Using the CCCHS Library

(For teachers)

1. Scheduling class visits to the library

Class visits to the library should be scheduled in advance, if possible. The large

calendar behind the checkout desk is available to sign up for class visits.

Information that is helpful to the librarians includes: the class periods that are

needed, the number of students in each class, the task/assignment planned, if

computer stations are needed, and a copy of the assignment sheet, if applicable.

The librarians can have ready special collection of books for the assignment.

2. General guidelines for class conduct
• The teacher should plan to stay with the class throughout the visit.
• The class should have a specific library assignment or task to accomplish during

the visit.

• Whenever possible, the class should sit in the same area of the library. Other

classes may be in attendance during the class period; therefore, noise should be

kept to a minimum.

• Students should not bring food or drinks into the library. It is the classroom

teacher’s responsibility to enforce this.

• The teacher should have students clean up the area and push chairs in before the

end of the class period.

3. Individual/small group use of the library

Teacher may send individuals or small groups to the library for research, computer

use, etc. These students should have a specific library related task to accomplish

in the library. A library pass (a pink library pass is preferable, but not necessary)

or hall pass should be sent with the student(s). Information that is needed is the

student’s name, date, time of departure, assignment, and teacher’s signature.

When the student leaves the library to return to class, they should have one of the

librarians note the time left the library and sign the pass.

4. 4^th study period use
• Students may use the library during 4^th study period if they have a specific task

that requires library materials.

• Only two students should be sent by any one teacher during study period without

librarian approval.

• The same students should not have to use the library every day. No student will

need to use the library every day to complete their homework.

• The teacher should check to the return pass for the librarian’s signature and the

return time to ensure students are actually coming to the library when they leave

class. Also, a sign-in sheet will be kept in the library for students to sign so that

teachers can verify their presence.

• Students who misuse computer use or visit other students during 4^th study period

will be sent back to class and restricted from further visits.

5. Library materials use

Faculty members may check out books and audiovisual materials as necessary.

All materials and books are checked out through the front desk. There is no

maximum number of items or set due date on faculty checkouts; however,

materials should be returned as soon as they are no longer needed.

6. Audiovisual equipment use

Audiovisual equipment is checked out at the desk located in the audiovisual room.

Since there is a limited amount of equipment, advance sign-up is recommended.

When the equipment is checked out, note the number of the equipment taken on

the checkout page. When the equipment is returned, check the last column to

show that the equipment has been returned. Audiovisual equipment should be

returned at the end of each day unless it is checked out for year use. TVs, VCRs

and DVDs must be returned at the end of each day. If any problems are experi-

enced, please inform the librarians or leave a note on the equipment. This will

ensure that equipment that is not working properly will not be given to someone

else before the problem is corrected.