1. Library Resource Center (LRC)
Mrs. Straessle, Teacher-Librarian
Mrs. Hall, Teacher-Librarian
Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Searcy, Library Assistants

2. Expectations Be polite Use a quiet tone of voice
Do not disturb other classes that are using the library
Do not use the library as a short cut
Leave all backpacks by the front door or in the classroom
Gum, food, drink & electronics are not allowed
Cooperate with the librarian and the library assistant

3. Library Sign In & Out Sheet
Come in quietly (planner/hall passes required)
Sign in if you are not with a class

4. Hours & Checkout Procedure
8:20 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Monday
7:20 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Tues. – Fri.
Lunch time
Closed to lunch students
Need a written hall pass/planner
Can check out?
3 items at a time
Books & Magazines: 3 weeks
How?
Student ID #
Due date stamp
Book Returns

5. Overdue Materials Fines Lost or damaged items $.10 a day per item
Weekdays only
$3.00 or more fine or overdue = can’t checkout any materials
Lost or damaged items
Report lost items immediately and we will stop the overdue fine.
Water or liquid damaged books = owe replacement cost of book
Other types of damages -- evaluated by library staff for charges

6. Computer Usage
Computers: educational use only– includes Internet access and
Computer settings & desktop should not be changed.
If the screen is dark, tap the keyboard
Do not save to the computer
save to your
student account, or
jump/flash drive

7. Services Printing Guidelines
Must ask Mrs. Straessle or library assistants
Check print preview to verify number of pages
Copy Internet information into Word (don’t print from the Internet)
$.10 per page
**Violation of Computer Guidelines, School District and Board Policies will result in loss of computer privileges.

8. Pierce County Library Library Card – online or print form
E-Sources Databases
Ebooks
Audiobooks
Online Homework Help

10. My Info on Destiny Library
Log in
Username: Student ID number
Password: First Name Initial, Last Name Initial, Birth Month, Birth Date
i.e. Sam Jones, born August 7
Password: sj0807
Manage
Checkouts
Fines: Last year’s fines in HAC
Holds
Log out
Be a responsible & independent patron

11. How to Access Destiny Library
Go to PSD Website
Go to Schools – Junior High – Ballou
Go to Academics
Go to Library Services
Under Links (bottom left), click on Destiny Library Catalog

16. How to Access HAC (grades)
Click on Internet Explorer
Click on the A+ (top right)
Username: student ID #
Password: you set it
If new to Ballou, Password: reset123

17. Welcome to Ballou’s Library!
Push in your chairs/stools (Pinky Rule!)
Turn in your paper
Check out books
Sit and read quietly