Services_and_Policies

Library Services & Policies

Library information What does the library have to offer? Library policies Library orientation video


 * __LIBRARY INFORMATION__**

Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
 * __HOURS __**

308 E. Washington Sterling, KS 67579 || 866-278-2171 (toll free) ||
 * __STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION __**
 * **//[|Mrs. Amy Brownlee], Library Media Specialist //**
 * Email Mrs. Brownlee
 * **//Mrs. Sherilyn McPherson, Library Assistant //**
 * Email Mrs. McPherson
 * //Address // || **//Sterling Secondary Media Center //**
 * //Phone // || 620-278-2171
 * //Fax // || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">620-278-3237 ||
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Website // || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">@http://www.usd376.com/schools/sterling_high_school/library ||
 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">EXPECTATIONS __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Please be respectful of the learning environment. Adult behavior is expected at all times.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Enter the library quietly so others are not disturbed.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Enjoy food and drink outside of the library.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Treat library materials and equipment with care.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Ask for help when you need it.

 What does the library media center have to offer?


 * More than just BOOKS! **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Research, reference, and pleasure reading books
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Magazines & newspapers
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Accelerated Reader books
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Ebooks
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">DVDs, VHS videos, music and audiobooks on mp3 files, CDs and cassette tapes
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Interlibrary Loan services (ILL)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Computer use (including word processing, printing, scanning, Internet use and laptop checkout)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Destiny Library Catalog (OPAC; online computer card catalog)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Computer databases for research: **Britannica Online**, **EBSCOhost resources**, and more -- these are AWESOME resources! //(NOTE: **These can be accessed from home.** See staff for details.)//
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Kansas Library Card, including access to digital audiobooks, music & more!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">iPad tripod, microphone, TV/media carts, digital camera, video cameras, multimedia projectors, VHS and DVD recording and dubbing
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Microfilm reader/printer for old issues of //The Sterling Bulletin// newspaper
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Photocopy machine
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Special events and reading promotion programs

Library Policies
 * //__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">How long can items be checked out of the library media center? __//**
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Books **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Due on the 1st or 15th of each month (checked out at least 2 weeks)
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Magazines **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">1 week checkout period
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Reference **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Some are overnight check out, others are library use only
 * //__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">How many items can I check out at once? __//**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">You may check out five items (including two magazines). If you need more, please visit with library staff to make arrangements.
 * //__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Do I have to pay fines? __//**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">There are no fines for overdue materials. If you have an overdue item, you will be asked to return it or pay the replacement cost before checking out any more library items. Please see library staff to create a payment plan.
 * //__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Can I use the library's digital camera and camcorders for school projects? __//**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;">Yes, as long as you are acting responsibly and following school policies. Seniors may use them for senior projects, and other students may use them for class-related work with teacher supervision.

 Library Orientation Video media type="custom" key="28693066"