Country Hills Library
Information
Mrs. Mulhall,
SMH Librarian
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Borrowing
• You need a KPL Card.
• YOU are RESPONSIBLE for all materials
borrowed on your card.
• Do not borrow for a friend. If they lose the
book or cause a fine, YOU will still have to
pay.
• Report lost cards IMMEDIATELY.
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Returning Library Materials
• There is a drop box right inside the entry
gate at the front of the circulation desk.
• There is also an exterior drop box by the
front doors.
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SMH Uniform in the Library
• You need to be in school uniform, worn
properly, between 9:00 and 3:10
• Yes, this is a public library but it is also
your high school library and you are not a
member of the public until 3:10
• EVEN if you are on lunch or have a spare!
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Please absolutely no food or
drink
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To avoid bugs and rodents in the library
To avoid sticky chairs and tables
To avoid damaged computers and carpeting
Please note: we do have a water fountain if
you need a drink
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Overdues = $$$$$
• Avoid overdue fine penalties; bring your
items back ON TIME. Others may be
waiting.
• You may renew most items twice and
online! Check student handbook for details.
• You will be notified of overdue items.
• If you owe more than $20.00 your
borrowing privileges will be suspended.
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Printing
• There is no charge when printing from the school
network during the school day.
• The school library network printer is located just
outside the school librarian’s office.
• You may also sent your print job wirelessly to the
KPL printer at a cost of .15 per page for black and
white and $1.00 for colour. This printer is located
near the water fountain.
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Photocopying
• .15 a page (a side) for black and white, 8
1/2” X 11” and legal size copies
• $1.00 for colour copies
• Double-sided copies are also available
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Plagiarism
• Do not copy the work of other people. It’s
stealing, dishonest and a serious offence.
• If you use three or more words together
from someone else (a book, magazine,
Internet, conversation etc.) give them
CREDIT!
• Helpful how-to-cite links:
• http://secondary.oslis.org/cite-sources
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/sitemap
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Computer Behaviour
• SMH computers in the library are for
CURRICULUM-RELATED use only
• Your computer access is dependant on your ability
to use the computers appropriately
• If listening online, please use headphones out of
respect for other users
• No computer games EVEN ON SPARE OR
LUNCH!.
• Please note: computer use is monitored!
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Computers & the KPL
• KPL computers (in the pod) are available after
school only; they are reserved for the public
during the school day.
• Please consider purchasing a Kingston memory
stick to transport data.
• There are no DVD drives in the school computers
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Databases & E-books
• SMH offers an extensive suite of online databases,
organized by subject. Please look for them in the
EZ Find Folder and select “Secondary Resources.”
• E-books are found under GVRL in EZ Find and
under the “Online Links” of the SMH Library
Web Page. (Also check for online app access.)
• These resources are available from home. Please
check your student handbook or ask Mrs. Mulhall
for access information.
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Electronic Devices in the
Library
• Wi-Fi is available in the library
• Please respect other library users and do not
turn on volume.
• Talk on phones in the foyer so you don’t
disturb others. Thank you!
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Knowledge is free at the library.
Just bring your own container.
- Unknown
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