Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
5755 Burns Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
440-779-8780
Mission Statement
The mission of the North Olmsted City Schools Library
Media Centers 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 Media Center 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 Media Center
and its staff are available to help students and teachers. The staff welcomes
questions and will assist students in research.
Procedures
Circulation - The Media Center 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 Media Center during a study hall
depending on space availability. Students must plan ahead and stop the Media
Center to pick up a reservation slip. Students then come directly to the
Media Center at the start 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 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 Media Center has both Macintosh and
IBM-compatible computers. Students wishing to save their work may save to the
"Media Projects" folder on our server or to a data disk
Blank Computer Media Available - Blank floppy disks, CDs and
DVDs are available in the
Media Center 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 Media Center. Students must have the
Technology Acceptable Use Policy signed to use these resources. Access these
materials at school or at home from the Media Center home page.
Printing - Students may print up to 5 pages for free per
computer use. Additional copies are 10 cents per page. Color is printing is available for 50 cents per
page.
Copies - A copier is available for 10 cents per page.
The mission of North Olmsted City Schools Library Media Centers
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.
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