2. WELCOME TO THEWELCOME TO THE LASALLE-PERU HIGH SCHOOLLASALLE-PERU HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERLIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

3. Mr. Dave Kelty - Library Media Specialist Mrs. Sybil McGunnigal - Media Assistant/ Audio-Visual Director Mrs. Nancy Szuda - Media Assistant

4. The Library Media Center opens every school day at 7:15 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to use the Media Center for study and quiet reading before and after school.

5. Library Passes Students may use the library during study halls or classes upon presenting a SIGNED PLANNER by their teachers or other staff members. Students must present their planner in person, sign in at the circulation desk, and remain in the library for the designated period.

6. To Enter the Media Center on your Lunch Period: You will need signed permission from a member of the cafeteria supervision staff. You may enter at the beginning of lunch or during the period, however - you MUST STAY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE LUNCH PERIOD.

8. L-P Media Center Card Catalog Students are to use the Electronic Card Catalog Accessed from ANYWHERE via the library homepage.

9. NORTH READING ROOM Biography – (4 columns) 921 Fiction - West Wall (North & South) Reference - North and East Wall Newspapers Vertical and Vocational Files

10. We have pre- downloaded Kindles for circulation! See a library staff member for details…

11. DAILY NEWSPAPERS The Media Center has newspapers for leisure reading and research. Ottawa Peoria

12. VERTICAL/VOCATIONAL FILE The colored drawers behind us are filled with articles, pamphlets and current information on a number of current topics and/or occupations. These may be checked out on an overnight basis.

13. SOUTH READING ROOM Students will find our collection of non- fiction materials arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System in the Stack Area. DramaDrama Short StoriesShort Stories MagazinesMagazines IndexesIndexes

14. ANTIPHONARY One of many pieces of art that is displayed in the Media Center is the Antiphonary. This book was produced by hand in a European monastery during the Middle Ages. See library web page for more on history and art

15. LIBRARY COPY MACHINE Students can have copies of materials made in the Library. Cost is 10 cents per page. Library staff will make your copies. Due to copyright laws no music is copied.

17. There is to be no Food, Candy, Gum, or Drink in the Media Center. Please keep these snacks in your locker. Bookbags, backpacks and purses are not allowed in the library. 7 th hour bags are to be left in the front of the library upon arrival.

18. STUDENT I.D. CARDS For Library Check-out Students must present a Current School Year, PRESENTABLE ID Card when checking out or renewing Library materials.

19. OVERDUE MATERIALS & FINES A fine of 10 cents per item per day is charged for overdue materials. Fines are charged only on days that school is in session.

20. OVERDUE/FINE SLIP Overdue/Fine slips are distributed on Monday. If you receive one, please come to the Media Center as soon as possible.

21. Library use and Library Obligations If you have a Library Fine and/or any Library overdue materials you may not enter the Library before or after school, nor will you be allowed to use the computers or check out materials until the obligations have been fulfilled.

22. Lost or damaged materials must be reported to a member of the Library staff immediately. If you have lost a book, you are responsible for the cost of the book and any fine. These obligations must be taken care of before the end of the current semester.

23. MEDIA CENTER COMPUTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

24. You must receive permission from the Library staff before ANY Personal Electronic Device may be turned on and/or used!

25. 5. DO NOT give your password or private information to other students…you are responsible for your files. 3. Students may not use computers for social networking, playing games or e-mailing. 4. Students will be asked to leave an Internet site if it is inappropriate 1. Students must have a signed Internet policy on file with the school. 2. A student may not use the computers if he/she has any overdue materials and/or a library fine.

26. PRINTING MATERIALS If you are printing information for a CLASS from the Black&White printer, there is NO charge. B&W prints for personal use are 10 cents. If you are printing from the Color Printer there is a charge of 25 cents per page for school and/or personal copies. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE WHICH PRINTER YOU ARE PRINTING TO BEFORE YOU PRINT!!! IF YOU’RE NOT SURE, PLEASE ASK A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY STAFF FOR ASSISTANCE!

27. IMPORTANT WHEN USING THE COMPUTERS IN THE MEDIA CENTER… DO NOT SAVE MATERIAL ON THE HARD DRIVE…SAVE UNDER YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER, A SHARED FOLDER, A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE, OR TO YOUR WEBSITE ACCOUNT.

29. L-P Reads for Abe! Awarded to the most outstanding book as voted by YOU - Illinois high school students Just read at least 4 of the 22 nominated titles to be eligible to vote Fill out ballot and place in box Entries must be submitted by March 1 Winner announced in March Read for enjoyment, discover the best new books and authors and share your experiences with friends!