9/12/20151 Country Hills Library Information Mrs. Mulhall, SMH Librarian

9/12/20152 Borrowing You need a KPL Card. RESPONSIBLEYOU are RESPONSIBLE for all materials borrowed on your card. Do not borrow for a friend. If they lose the book or cause a fine, YOU will still have to pay. Report lost cards IMMEDIATELY.

9/12/20153 Returning Library Materials There is a drop box right inside the entry gate at the front of the circulation desk. There is also an exterior drop box by the front doors.

9/12/20154 SMH Uniform in the Library You need to be in school uniform, worn properly, between 9:00 and 3:10 Yes, this is a public library but it is also your high school library and you are not a member of the public until 3:10 EVEN if you are on lunch or have a spare!

9/12/20155 Please absolutely no food or drink To avoid bugs and rodents in the library To avoid sticky chairs and tables To avoid damaged computers and carpeting Please note: we do have a water fountain if you need a drink

9/12/20156 Overdues = $$$$$ Avoid overdue fine penalties; bring your items back ON TIME. Others may be waiting. You may renew most items twice and online! Check student handbook for details. You will be notified of overdue items. If you owe more than $20.00 your borrowing privileges will be suspended.

9/12/20157 Printing There is no charge when printing from the school network during the school day. The school library network printer is located just outside the school librarian’s office. You may also sent your print job wirelessly to the KPL printer at a cost of.15 per page for black and white and $1.00 for colour. This printer is located near the water fountain.

9/12/20158 Photocopying.15 a page (a side) for black and white, 8 1/2” X 11” and legal size copies $1.00 for colour copies Double-sided copies are also available

9/12/20159 Plagiarism Do not copy the work of other people. It’s stealing, dishonest and a serious offence. If you use three or more words together from someone else (a book, magazine, Internet, conversation etc.) give them CREDIT! Helpful how-to-cite links:

9/12/ Computer Behaviour SMH computers in the library are for CURRICULUM-RELATED use only Your computer access is dependant on your ability to use the computers appropriately If listening online, please use headphones out of respect for other users No computer games EVEN ON SPARE OR LUNCH!. Please note: computer use is monitored!

9/12/ Computers & the KPL KPL computers (in the pod) are available after school only; they are reserved for the public during the school day. Please consider purchasing a Kingston memory stick to transport data. There are no DVD drives in the school computers

9/12/ Databases & E-books SMH offers an extensive suite of online databases, organized by subject. Please look for them in the EZ Find Folder and select “Secondary Resources.” E-books are found under GVRL in EZ Find and under the “Online Links” of the SMH Library Web Page. (Also check for online app access.) These resources are available from home. Please check your student handbook or ask Mrs. Mulhall for access information.

9/12/ Electronic Devices Electronic Devices in the Library Wi-Fi is available in the library Please respect other library users and do not turn on volume. Talk on phones in the foyer so you don’t disturb others. Thank you!

9/12/ Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container. - Unknown