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= ** Library Learning Commons ** Hours - 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 7:15am to 3:00pm Tuesday & Thursday [|www.chicopeeps.org/cchslibrary.cfm] http://compcolts.wikispaces.com Maintained by S. Crowther - Library Director

**Library Resources:** **Book Checkout:** **Class Visits:** Please direct questions and class sign-ups to Susan Crowther. **Pass Visits:**
 * Electronic and Print Resources includes 300 eBooks (Electronic books via the CCHS Library Catalog), over 50 subject specific subscription databases (magazine & newspaper articles including primary sources), approximately **12,683 books**, WebQuests, Pathfinders, and research guides.
 * Audio-Visual Equipment includes CD players, USB turntable, videotape converter, LCD projectors, digital cameras, video recorders and portable speaker, The audiovisual materials include over 1000 videos, DVD’s and audio-books in various formats that support the curriculum. 58 - iPads and 15 Chrome Books.
 * Library Computers – There are 24 desk top computers Windows 2013 and 36 laptops w/ Windows 7.
 * A photo-copy machine is available.
 * The CCHS library catalog is web-based and available from the classroom or from home. It includes matching our collection with MA curriculum standards.
 * Our library works in cooperation with all Western MA libraries.
 * The use of library materials is a privilege and a responsibility. If you sign out a book, DVD or audiobook, you have made the commitment to return it on the date due so that others may also have use of it.**
 * Books may be checked out for **3 weeks,** DVD's and audiobooks for 1 week. All items may be renewed unless requested by another student or teacher.
 * Students may check out a maximum of 2 books on any one subject, and a total of **10 books**.
 * If students have overdue books, their borrowing privileges are suspended until those books are returned.
 * Overdue books fines are **$.05 per school day**.
 * Magazines can be checked out, except for the current issue which remains in the library for all to share.
 * Reference books, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases, may be used only in the library.
 * Remember you can check out eBooks (electronic books) through the online library catalog. Ask the librarian for help, if needed.
 * Overdue/lost books - Individual overdue notices will be distributed in period 1 classes or you may be notified through your CPSGE email.
 * Students with any overdue items will be prohibited from checking out more books until the overdue item is returned, renewed or paid for.
 * Students are expected to pay for lost materials. Library accounts may be settled at the circulation desk.
 * Overdue fine and lost items stay on the student's account until graduation. All accounts must be settled before students are cleared to graduate.
 * Teachers sign-up in advance to bring classes into the library. The library can be reserved for up to 3 classes each period, depending on class size. Check the class schedule calendar for availability on the library webpage. Teachers reserve the library by emailing scrowther@cpsge.org at least 3 days prior to visit, if possible. Please try to avoid scheduling over the phone. Please consider collaborating with the librarian, as we have updated curriculum links and resources to support the class topic. Classes have first priority to the computers. Individual students with a pass may use a computer if one is available.
 * A planning session with the librarian is highly recommended for research project visits, in order to determine your instructional and resource needs. Plan ahead. Everyone benefits.
 * If plans change, teachers are asked to please call the library to remove their name from the schedule, thus allowing another class to use the area.
 * Teachers who have prearranged for classes to use the library with a substitute teacher are asked to discuss the lesson plans with the librarian in advance. In all other instances, substitute teachers cannot not bring classes to the library.
 * A maximum of 5 students may be sent from a class during one period. If the need arises to send more than 5 students at one time to the library, please call ahead to determine library availability.
 * Students are asked to sign/scan in at the circulation desk laptop when they arrive, **leaving their pass at the desk.** When students leave, they are asked to take their respective passes back to class and scan out with their IDs.
 * The library is usually open during all lunches. Students must still sign in and be using the computers for school related assignments.
 * Substitute teachers may not send students to the library on pass visits without prior approval from the librarian.

**Internet:** Please direct all questions and comments to either a V-P or the Telecom Dept. **Rules:**
 * All students must have a signed Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
 * Students can access the Internet using the school’s network for curriculum purposes.
 * All copyright laws should be obeyed.
 * Time on the Internet is valuable and should be used wisely and in accordance with the AUP. Students found in violation of the AUP will be asked to leave the computer area and will be reported to their Vice-Principal. Violations of the AUP will be dealt with seriously.
 * Non-educational games are not allowed on school computers.
 * Food and beverages are not allowed except in the StarBooks Cafe area.
 * Use of black & white printers is free. Please print conservatively.
 * Students should not attempt to alter the computer or network system in any way.
 * Above all, respect for students, staff, and property will prevail.

These policies and procedures have been developed to maintain an atmosphere conducive to study in the library, and to optimize class visit time for research projects. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.