Welcome to the Santiago High School Library Media Center

Library Staff Teacher Librarian: Mrs. Dela-Xiong

Library Hours Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., 12:15 – 12:45 P.M. HOMEWORK CENTRAL 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Library Rules 1. Speak quietly. 2. During class time, you must have a written pass to use the Library. 3. Please do not eat, drink, or chew gum.

How to Check Out Books You may check out up to 5 books! You may check out up to 5 books! Go to the front desk with your student I.D. card – however, if you do not have your I.D. card, you may still check out books! Go to the front desk with your student I.D. card – however, if you do not have your I.D. card, you may still check out books! Pay attention to the due date! Pay attention to the due date! The Library charges 10 cents per day for late books. There is a grace period, however…

How long can you check out a fiction or non- fiction book? How long can you check out a reference book? Can you renew your book(s)? YES!

Magazines New magazines may not be checked out.New magazines may not be checked out. Older issues of any magazine may be checked out for one week.Older issues of any magazine may be checked out for one week.

Computers/Printing 1. If you want to use a computer, you must present your student I.D. card to the person at the Circulation Desk. 2. Then, you will get a card with a number on it. The number indicates the computer that you need to use.

Computers/Printing (cont’d) You must have an Internet sticker if you are going to use the Internet. You can obtain this sticker in the Computer Lab, in Room 115. Please do not play games on the computers, use chat rooms, or visit an inappropriate web site. If you choose to do so, you may be sent to the Office.

Computers/Printing (cont’d) Black/White Printer School-related work = FREE Personal items = 10 cents per page Color Printer Each page costs 25 cents

Copying A copier is available in the Library. Each copy is 10 cents. Please ask for assistance at the front desk.

Books, Books, and More Books Fiction Books Not real, not true (make-believe) Not real, not true (make-believe) Arranged alphabetically by author’s last name Arranged alphabetically by author’s last name Non-fiction Books Real, true (factual) Real, true (factual) Arranged numerically by subject (Dewey Decimal System) Arranged numerically by subject (Dewey Decimal System)

Reference Books Includes encyclopedias and dictionaries Includes encyclopedias and dictionaries ‘R’ and Reference sticker on book spine ‘R’ and Reference sticker on book spine Arranged numerically by subject Arranged numerically by subjectBiographies Written about a person’s life Written about a person’s life ’92’ on spine label ’92’ on spine label Arranged alphabetically by the last name of the person(s) featured in the book Arranged alphabetically by the last name of the person(s) featured in the book

We’re on the Web! Visit us at - Click on Academics, Library Media Center Browse the Library Catalog (on campus only) Browse the Library Catalog (on campus only) Use our online subscription services, such as Use our online subscription services, such as –Gale Student Resource Center –Encyclopedia Britannica –Country Reports

The Santiago High School Library Welcomes the Class of 2015! I look forward to seeing each and every one of you utilizing the wonderful resources that are available in the Library Media Center. Questions? Don’t be afraid to ask!