About the NOHS Library
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5755 Burns Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
440-779-8780
Mission Statement
The mission of the North Olmsted High School Library is to provide access to information in all formats as well as learning experiences that encourage students and staff to become effective users of information, independent readers and life-long learners.
Purpose
The NOHS Library is the information center for the whole school. The goal of the media center is to help students learn and become more effective users of information. A wide variety of print and non-print materials, including electronic and on-line computer resources are available. An atmosphere conductive to study is encouraged. The NOHS Library and its staff are available to help students and teachers. The staff welcomes questions and will assist students in research.
Procedures
Circulation - The NOHS Library has an on-line circulation system. Most materials may be checked out for a three-week period. Students must present their school I.D. card when signing out materials.
Overdue Notices - Overdue notices are sent to students through a class and mailed home. Excessive overdue materials will result in loss of Media Center privileges. There are no fines on regular circulatin materials.
Study Halls - Students may use the NOHS Library during a study hall depending on space availability. Students must plan ahead and stop the NOHS to pick up a reservation slip. Students then come directly to the NOHS Library at the beginning of the study hall period. with the slip and their school I.D. Students are expected to follow school behavior expectations, come with appropriate materials, and work quietly. Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action and loss of privileges. Please no gum, candy, food or beverages, including water.
Technology
Technology and Internet Access Use
- All students are able to use computers
and to access the Internet for educational purposes. A copy of “Computer
Hardware, EagleNet Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy" is mailed
home prior to the start of school in August. It is understood by the
student, parent or guardian, and school district staff that these
guidelines contained within this policy are agreed to. Parents or
guardians who do NOT
want their children to have access to the Internet must complete and
submit a
“Denial of Internet Use”
form in accordance with the District Acceptable Use Policy.
Both forms are included in the August mailing or available in the
school student services of office or
Media
Center .
Computer Platforms
- The NOHS Library has both Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers.
Students wishing to save their work may save to the "Media Projects"
folder on our server, to their own folder on our
server, or to a flashdrive.
Blank Computer Media Available
- Blank CDs and DVDs are available in the
NOHS Library for
$1.00 each.
Electronic Resources and the Internet
- Several different electronic sources of information such as
encyclopedias, magazine indexes and specialized resources can be
used at school and at home. Instructions and passwords are
available in the NOHS Library. Students
must have the Technology Acceptable Use Policy signed to use these
resources. Access these materials at school or at home from the
NOHS Library home page.
Printing
- Color is printing is available for 50 cents per page.
Copies - A copier
is available for 10 cents per page.