Library Media Center

 

 

 

 

Students are encouraged to use the library media center as a resource for study and information. The library program encourages the habits of independent study and research, as learning should be a lifetime pursuit. The library contains a diverse selection of materials and equipment to meet the needs and abilities of our students and staff to promote independent reading and learning. 

The library information center is located in the west wing and offers access to books, periodicals, films, audio equipment, and computers. Ms. Pamela Gardner is the library media specialist. 

Hours

The library media center will be open daily from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. No passes are necessary when using the library before 8:45 AM or during lunch. A pass is required during class time.  Student IDs are required at all times.

Library Computer Lab

Library computers offer Internet access, reference CD-ROMs and other software to aid research. Students are encouraged to use the computers in the library for classroom assignments or independent study. The computers may not be used for any other reason. Violation of this rule may result in suspension of computer privileges. 

Patron Policies

  • Library Use

The purpose of the Wilson Library is to support and supplement classroom learning activities with appropriate instruction, services, and physical resources. To this end, during class hours, use of the library is open to individual students and groups of students (up to five) who have a student building pass signed by a Wilson faculty member. The Wilson Library is also available for use by entire classrooms of students who are directly supervised by a Wilson faculty member. Before school (beginning at 8:00 am)and during lunch period, the library is open for use by students and faculty. If a group wishes to reserve a portion of the library for use before (7:30 to 8:30 am) or after school (3:30 to 5:00 pm), a group representative must contact the library staff to reserve a space. Groups wishing to use the Wilson Library in the evening (after 5:00 pm) must contact Mr. John Howe, Wilson's Chief Operating Officer, to make a room reservation.

  • Borrowing Privileges

Students enrolled at Wilson High School are entitled to borrow materials from the Wilson Library Media Center, provided they present a Wilson student ID card with a library bar code sticker at the time they check out materials. Borrowers with overdue items are not allowed to check out additional materials. Student borrowers are limited to the maximum check out of five (5) books and three (3) magazines. Wilson High School faculty is also entitled to borrow materials from the Wilson Library Media Center.

  • Library Conduct

Patrons using the Wilson Library are expected to respect the need of fellow patrons for a quiet work environment. All of the behavior expectations that apply in a classroom also apply in the Wilson Library Media Center. Patrons are reminded that all food and drink are prohibited within the public areas of the Wilson Library Media Center. Faculty members are expected to directly supervise a class of students brought into the Wilson Library.

Operational Policies

  • Sign up for Computer Use

Faculty members wishing to reserve computers for use within the Wilson Library must sign up in the Reservation Book located on the counter outside the library workroom.

  • Sign up for Class Use of the Library

Faculty members wishing to reserve a section of the Wilson Library for class use must sign up in the Reservation Book located on the counter outside the library workroom. Faculty members are expected to directly supervise a class of students brought into the Wilson Library. The media center will accommodate up to two classes per instructional period.

  • Sending Individual or Groups of Students to Use the Library

A faculty member may send up to five (5) students to the Wilson Library, provided that the students are listed on a student building pass signed by the faculty member and the student building pass is presented to Wilson Library staff as the students enter the library. The Wilson Library staff reserves the right to send students back to the classroom if the library is too crowded or if students behave inappropriately.

  • Media Services

Faculty members may borrow data projector or other audio/visual equipment for classroom use. Whenever possible, faculty members should sign up in advance for use of these items. A sign up sheet is located in the library workroom.

Circulation Policies

  • Loan Periods

Materials in the general library collection are loaned for a two-week (14 calendar days) period. Materials in the circulating reference collection are loaned overnight or until the next school day. Back issues of magazines are loaned for a three day (3 school days) period. Materials in the general collection may be renewed twice, while materials from the reference collection may be renewed once. Materials in non-circulating reference must be used in the Wilson Library.

  • Lost or Damaged Materials

Patrons who lose materials loaned from the general and reference collections are charged the replacement cost plus five dollars for each item. Patrons are charged five dollars for each item lost from the magazine collection. Patrons are charged for damage to materials while loaned to them.

  • Fines

Currently, the Wilson High School Library charges five cents a day for overdue material. Fines are also charged for lost or damaged materials.