Library Services and Procedures

Librarian: Irma Trevizo, MLS

Hours of Operation

The library opens Monday thru Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Scheduling Classes

Please see the library staff when scheduling classes for library visits. This allows some time for discussion as to student/teacher needs. The library is constantly reserved so, please plan early. Teachers are to accompany their students to the library and remain with them during the duration of the period.

Video Permission Forms/Copyright Laws

If you are planning to show a video in your classroom, pick up an official video permission form from the library staff. This form must be filled out completely and approved by an administrator. We must follow the acceptable use policy and copyright laws for playing videos in a school setting (this is stated at the top of the video permission form).

Access to the Library by Students

Students have open access to the library before school, throughout the instructional day, and after school. An official library pass, filled out in full and signed by the teacher, is required for access during instructional class periods.

Computer Access by Students

The library has nine computers with access to Clarke's library catalog, the Internet, word processing, power-point, etc. The computers are networked to a printer, and students may print what is necessary for the completion of class-related assignments.

Interlibrary Loans

In cooperation with the other libraries in the SISD, we offer the option of interlibrary loan. When searching the online catalog, students and staff may request available items from other SISD campus libraries. Please see the library staff if you need assistance.

Checkouts

Students should have their picture ID to check out books (we use picture ID's to protect students and to avoid any confusion that might occur). There is a three-week checkout period for most materials in the library.

Professional Library

The professional library offers a variety of teaching aids, books, videos, and professional journals.

Student Conduct

Students are expected to practice their best behavior while in the library. School rules will be enforced. All students should be respectful and courteous to each other and to adults, as well as respect the property of others. Please no gum, food, drinks in the library.

Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School

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