Heritage High School Library
Orientation Information
Rules
• All books are checked out for 10 school days.
Vertical file materials may be checked out for 3
days. Reference books and magazines are used
in the library only
• Books may be renewed for 10 days more if
another patron has not requested the book.
• Overdue materials are assessed a fine of 5 cents
per day.
• Lost materials are assessed the replacement
cost.
• Students that owe $10.00 in fines will not be
allowed to check out any more materials until
the fines are cleared. They may however use
materials in the library
• Items that have been paid for then found
should be returned to the library for a refund.
• Photocopying and printing available at 5 cents
per page. Please observe all copyright rules.
• Computers are available for student use. Please
follow the posted rules.
Conduct
• Quiet Voices. The library is a place of
study.
• Food. Drink, and Gum are NOT
allowed.
• The school rules about hats and the
dress code with be enforced.
• Students are allowed to use the internet
in accordance with the District’s
Acceptable Use Policy. Please stay
within the guidelines. You will lose
your privileges if you don’t
• When a class is being taught in the
library, students are expected to respect
their space and not interrupt the class.
You wouldn’t walk into a classroom
and disrupt it.
Personal Interest
• Students are encouraged to read
for pleasure. We have a wide
range of materials on many
interests Students are asked to
make requests for materials that
are of interest
Lunch
• The library is open for use during the lunch
period. Please finish all food and drink before
entering the library. All rules for acceptable
behavior will be enforced. The library is a busy
place during lunch. We require that all students
be seated. If there is not a chair available you
must leave.
Electronic Data Bases
• The school subscribes to several data bases. These are very helpful in completing
assignments. We have instructions on how to use them available and the library staff
will help you find the information you need if you ask. Most often they will be
demonstrated when you come in for a research assignment.
• The public library also has databases. You can also access them if you have a public
library card. If you don’t have a public library card please get one. You can register
for an e card online and use the databases. Please ask for help if you have questions.
Using the Public Library
• Students are encouraged to use the public library after school
hours. Every effort is made to accommodate student’s needs.
They have computers for word processing that can be used when
the school is closed. Books and other items can be ordered
online and delivered to your local branch.
Our Library
• The next few slides will show your
various places in our library.
Main Desk
Catalog computers
Magazines
Work and study stations
Fiction Shelves
Nonfiction shelves
Video Conference Room
On Campus Suspension