Regular circulating books, such as works of fiction, biography, history etc., may be checked out for two weeks. Special circulating books, such as books a teacher has placed on reserve, may be checked out for one hour or overnight. Reference books may be checked out at the end of the day for overnight use only and must be returned the next school day before 8:00 a.m. Please note, not all reference books may be checked out.

Overdue Books
With the exception of reference and reserve books (see below), overdue books accumulate fines at the rate of ten cents for each school day during which the items are still not returned. Overdue reference and reserve books, however, accumulate fines at the rate of one dollar each night and twenty-five cents for each school day hour during which they are not returned.

Renewal of Books
Students may renew books as often as needed. To renew a book, however, students must have the actual physical book in their possession at the circulation desk. Books left at home, for example, cannot be renewed.

Reserve Books
Sometimes teachers select a special group of books from the library which they want an entire class to use. In order to ensure that these books are evenly distributed among all the students involved, the books are placed on a special reserve shelf. These may be checked out for overnight use; they are due back in the library the next school day before 8:00 a.m. (Read Overdue Books for fines.)

Photocopying
The library staff will photocopy items for students at the cost of five cents per page. Computer print-outs are ten cents per page. Payment is made at the time of purchase.

Library Passes
Students who desire to come to the library should sign up and obtain a pass in the library. Students who desire to come to the library during a study hall should plan to stay in the library for the entire block. Passes will only be issued before school or between classes on the day in which the pass is to be used.

Library Supplies
Students who need construction paper may get it at no cost.

Great Library Link
Memphis and Shelby County Library has great references as well as a Learn-a-Test link that is worth visiting. Just click on "Learn a Test" when you reach this page.

Student Conduct
All students should remember that the library is a quiet place where people read, study, and think. Such activities demand concentration, and concentration for the majority of people demands quiet. Consideration for others using the library, therefore, is essential. Inconsiderate students will be escorted back to study hall or class.