Fun with Fines
Each day that your book is late, a fine will be applied by the computer. How much per day?
What is 5 cents per day.
How long can you keep the book that you just checked out?
Two weeks.
True or False: Junior High Students are restricted to the "Junior High Section" of the library.
FALSE! (We don't have one...so plan to make good choices)
True or False: there is a Virtual Library, too.
TRUE. Duh. www.heyhighlibrary.weebly.com or you can find the link on the school web page.
What is the name of the Librarian?
Ms. Michelle Harris
What can you do to stop the computer from adding to the fine amount each day?
What is "renew" or "return"?
Can you renew a library book?
Yes, when you renew you get two more weeks.
True or False: If you check out something that makes you uncomfortable, you have to keep it for the full two weeks.
False. It's a junior-SENIOR high library. If you find something that makes you uncomfortable, your parents would like, or is too hard, just return it and try something else.
What's the BEST place online to find out call numbers for books are in this library?
Online Catalog. Be sure to click on the title and scroll to the bottom of the screen to check the Location Status and Heyworth call number of the item.
What is the name of the Library Clerk?
Mrs. Richelle Brannock
True or False: A book must be present in order to renew it.
What is FALSE!
True or False: You will need your school ID in order to check out a book.
False. You will need to tell the librarian or aide your NAME (in a nice, clear voice).
What is the name of the state law that requires school librarians to ONLY buy books that are suitable for 13 year olds.
There isn't one. This is a junior-SENIOR high school library. Be prepared to choose wisely.
True or False: the library does not have any eBooks.
FALSE. The library has a HUGE collection of eBooks called eRead Illinois. Access it from the library website.
Ms. Harris isn't always in the library because her time is shared with the elementary school. What is the best way to contact her?
Email. She checks it all day long.
True or False: If you ignore your fine notices, eventually Ms. Harris' computer will forget.
FALSE! Like elephants, computers never forget. If all else fails, your fines will be added to your Registration Fees on Skyward.
How many items can you check out at once.
Five.
What do you think? Racking up library fines makes you look cool.
Racking up library fines makes you look like a grade schooler who can't remember his milk money.
What is the user ID and password for many of our databases?
The name of our village is the ID. The PIN starts with the same letter of the alphabet...
True or False: The library has comfy seating, a coffee bar, a private study room, USB charging outlets and more.
True!
How do you know you have a fine?
What is you'll receive an overdue notice to your email, AND the librarian will mention it each time you check out items.
You can request a "HOLD" on any item that you want...even if it comes from a different library.
TRUE. We can place holds for our books, HPL, and dozens of libraries around central Illinois. Free. Delivered to your classroom. If you log in to the Online Catalog with your ID and password, you can request your own inter-library loans.
Yes, no, or maybe: The library is a great place to escape from your studyhall.
Maybe. Are you A: in here fooling around and annoying us? or B: finding a book and reading quietly? A gets you a one-way ticket back to Study Hall. B gets you a nice place to kick back and relax.
What is contained in our database and what is it called?
A database is a collection of sources and materials including reference books, MAGAZINES, photos, and other materials. Ours is called EBSCO.
When can you visit the library?
Before or after school. Or anytime you can get a pass from a teacher!