Library Policies

Using the library during school hours and lunch:

If you are coming during class-time, you need to have a pass. Be sure to sign-in when you arrive and sign-out when you leave.
If you are on lunch and decide to use the library, you can come at the START of your lunch period. If you want to regularly use the library during lunch, see the librarian for a semester-long pass that will go in your planner.
If you do not have a class during a period, you may use the library for quiet study, reading, or quiet use of the computers, BUT you must arrive before the late bell. If you arrive later you will need a signed pass. If you are wanting to socialize with friends, please plan to meet somewhere outside of school.

CHECKOUTS:

Most library books have a FOUR WEEK loan period. If a student needs a book longer, they can renew it by bringing the book to the library for another four week loan, or stopping by the library so the librarian can renew the book online. You can also email the librarian to request a renewal.
When a book is overdue, the computer begins sending emails to your student gmail account every week.
Students are responsible for returning books even if they are not notified that items are overdue.
A student may have up to 5 items at a time (beginning of the year checkouts limited to 3 books).
Books may be returned to the library or the locked book box on the 2nd floor outside the main office.
Students are responsible for the books they check out; students will be charged the price of replacing lost or destroyed books.
HOLDS – A student may request that a hold be placed on a book that is checked out to someone else. Student will be notified by email when the hold comes in.

COMPUTERS:

Computers in the library are primarily for searching the catalog, Internet and database research, word processing, presentations, etc. The following are not allowed in any UHS computer lab:

Food or drink of any kind.
Attempting to interfere with or bypass security systems.
Altering the computer setup.
Using an unauthorized login.
Accessing Interactive sites without permission.

Also online music, games, and videos are NOT allowed unless they are being used for a specific class assignment.

Searching and Researching:

The UHS Library collection is fully searchable from our web page. Google “uhs library″ to find our web page, then click on the “Destiny Catalog” link. In addition to print material, UHS Library also subscribes to several research databases which are for staff and students. Links to them can be found on the library website. When accessing these databases from outside the school building you will need usernames and/or passwords. The librarian will give these to you, but they must not be posted on any public sites.

PRINTING :

Students may print up to 5 pages of schoolwork-related materials per day for free – additional printing is 5 cents a page, unless you clear it with the librarian. Personal printing must be limited, school appropriate and is 5 cents a page. No song lyrics without a teacher’s permission. If you are printing out material on controversial topics you may be asked to get a note from your teacher.

PHOTOCOPIES:

If you need a photocopy for school related work, the library can do that for you.

Cell Phones / electronic devices:

School rules about cell phones apply in the library.

You may use a listening device with headphones and the sound should not be audible to anyone else.