WELCOME TO THE MEDIA CENTER “UNLOCK THE DOOR TO YOUR FUTURE”

~ GLEN ROCK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER ~ Where knowledge is the “key” ==========================  Staff : Mrs. Kraut, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Warren  Hours: 7:20am-3:30pm (M-Thurs.) 7:20am-3:07 pm (F) 7:00pm-9:00pm (Tues. &Thurs. evenings)  Usage: Before and after school From class with a teacher’s pass During SIT/Option time

~ FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE ~ =======================  Use the ramp or steps to exit the Media Center via the Hamilton Lobby doors.  Do not exit through the courtyard entrance/exit.  Quickly and quietly walk to the exit.  Leave all personal belongings on tables.  Push chairs in.  If possible, wait for a teacher to lead you out.  All students must remain with their class when outside.  Return to the Media Center after the fire drill.

~ GROUND RULES ~ ===========================  Respect all Media Center property.  Respect the rights of your classmates and teacher.  Maintain a quiet atmosphere by speaking in a low voice.  Keep talking to a minimum.  Return all borrowed materials on time so they may be used by others.  Return books and reference materials to their proper location.  PLEASE! NO FOOD, GUM, CANDY or DRINKS anywhere in the Media Center (Computer Lab and Viewing Room included).  REMEMBER! Computer games, online shopping and non-academic websites are prohibited.  No ipods, phones or electronic devices in the Media Center.

~ BORROWING PROCEDURE ~ =============================  Your student number (located on your school ID card or class schedule) is used to borrow books.  Books are checked out and checked in using Destiny, our electronic card catalog, at the Circulation Desk.  Each book is assigned a unique barcode number for identification.  Borrowing Periods: Books- 3 weeks Periodicals/ Newspapers- Do not circulate Reference Books- Do not circulate  All books may be renewed for a period of 3 weeks.

~ OVERDUES AND FINES ~ ===========================  Five cents ( $.05 ) per book, for each day a book is late.  Overdue notices are sent to your Language Arts teacher.  Books are expected to be returned to the Media Center and fines paid once an overdue notice is sent.  A list of students who have long overdue books and fines will be sent to the Middle School Principal. Loss of library privileges may occur.  REMEMBER TO CHECK THE DUE DATE ! YOU CAN ALWAYS RENEW!  Students will be charged the replacement price for a lost book.  If the book is found at a later date, the student will be reimbursed.

~~ RESOURCES ~~ =============================  BOOKS  Non-Fiction/Oversize- located on the HS side in the stack areas  MS Fiction- located on the side wall of the MS side  MS Biography- located on the MS side in the shorter stacks  Story Collection- located on the MS side adjacent to MS Fiction  Reference- located on the side wall and corner of the HS side  HS Fiction- located on the side wall of the HS, adjacent to Reference  HS Biography- located on the MS side in the shorter stacks If you forget, look at the shelf header labels for direction

~~ RESOURCES ~~ ============================= NEWSPAPERS  Located on the counter in the sitting area  New York Times, Bergen Record, and the Glen Rock Gazette  Remember: Newspapers do not circulate! Read in the Media Center only! MICROFILM  Located in the rear of the Media Center in file cabinets. Microfilm viewer is available in the production area. COPY MACHINE  Located in the MS side of the Media Center  $.10 per copy  Each machine accepts coins and bills