Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I change my password?

You can change your password anytime you feel you need to by holding down the Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys and click on Change Password button.  Change your password immediately if anyone else knows it.

 

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When I see the message “Do you want to change your password?” what should I do?

Please change your password NOW! We wish this message were worded differently. Don’t count on the number of grace log-ins it says you have. Changing passwords periodically is an annoying but necessary security requirement on any work or school network.

 

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Why does the school have Internet filters? Who decides what is filtered?

Law requires us to. We have yet to see a case where a student was not able to get their schoolwork done because of the filter. E-library has access to up-to-the-minute media.

The district purchases the filter from an outside source. The librarians are not involved.

 

Why is Sparknotes blocked?

Oh come on, you know the answer!

I really want to read a book the library does not have!

If you know of a book we should have, please tell us. We love to buy books and we want to buy what you want and need to read.

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Do I have to have my book with me to renew it?

No, just remember to speak to us and we will renew it immediately. This stops fines from increasing.

 

Do I have to pay my overdue fine when I return my book?

No, you can pay it later.

 

The overdue notice I got says I owe $25.00 and my book is only 2 days late! What’s the deal?

The software we use prints cost of the book on overdue notices. The overdue fine is only calculated when the book is turned in, so don’t panic.

 

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Is it true that only smart kids use the library?

We have no idea what your grades are but if you want a quiet place to work or read you are smart to think of us.

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Why can’t I renew OVERNIGHT materials like flash-drives or Civil War books?

We all have to share. Fines are $1.00 per day!

 

What happens if I don’t pay my fines?

There is no escape. You will not be promoted or graduate unless your bills are paid. It’s one of those life lessons high schools strive to provide.

 

Why can’t I play games on school computers?

We have 55 computers and approximately 2100 students who need to get schoolwork done. We are very strict about this and you can lose your access to computers at school if you do not take this seriously.

If I lose access because I misused school computers or because I misbehaved in the IRC where will I do my class assignments and projects?

At home.

What happens if I have lost a book?

You will have to pay for it. Let us know as soon as possible so you do not also have to pay overdue fines. If you find the book afterward, please return it. If we have not yet replaced it we will refund your money.

 

Why do we have speak quietly in the library?

To show respect for other students who need to concentrate.

 

I love to hang out with my friends after school while we do homework. Can I do that in the library?

Yes, if you speak very quietly (whisper). There are tables outside on campus that work well when you don’t want to be quiet.

 

Why do we have to sign in on the clipboard?

In an emergency, we need to know who is in the building.

 

How do I turn in work to my teacher’s folder?

Link to PDF

Why can’t we eat or drink in the Information Resource Center?

We want to keep our beautiful facility clean and we have power outlets in the floors.

 

Why can’t we bring our backpacks to the tables?

This policy cuts down on the food and beverage problem.

Why do we have to hang our backpacks on the racks?

The Fire Marshall requires that the pathways to the exits are clear.

Why can’t students use the restrooms in the IRC during the school day?

They used to be open and they were misused so badly we closed them. Sorry.

 

Why are we called Spartans?

We work hard and we are, therefore, triumphant.

 

How many librarians does it take to change a light bulb?

I don’t know but I can look it up.

 

What the deal with the Michael Moore quote?

Mr. Moore is referring to how librarians generally view the attempts by some in government to consider monitoring what people read. You may find it interesting to know that library software has no code in it for creating lists of what patrons have read and that that is deliberate.

 

 

 

Last revised: 07/31/08