Library Resources
General Policies
Please help us keep the library a good place to study and read by observing these rules:
- Do not eat in the library! Bottled water is permissible at the study tables.
- Silence cell phones and take calls outside.
- Be respectful of all library users. Keep voices low.
- Printing Policy: Ink cartridges and paper are expensive items. To hold down costs, we ask that students print only what is need for school work. Personal printing should be done at home. Please highlight the sections of articles you need and print only those selections. Complete directions are on each monitor.
Print one copy of your paper only. If you need multiple copies for class, you must use the photocopier ($.10/page).
Checkout and Renewal Procedure
- We have a generous checkout policy. Books may be checked out for three weeks and may be renewed unless the book has been placed on hold by another student.
- Late fines for three-week checkouts are $0.10/day and fines for overnight checkouts are $0.25/day.
- Students who receive three overdue notices for the same book will be assigned detention.
- At the end of each quarter and semester, students who have not returned library materials (including books, reference materials, textbooks and copier IOUs) may receive unsatisfactory citizenship grades and may become ineligible for extra-curricular activities.
- Seniors with library materials outstanding will have transcripts and diplomas held until clear.
Textbooks in the Library
You may check out a textbook to use in the library for one period only. Ask at the desk. Copies are limited and your choice may not always be available.
Library Use at the PHS Library
Priority for using the library, including library computers, is as follows:
- Whole classes or small groups of students previously scheduled by their teacher.
- Students with passes from a teacher.
- Directed studies students working on a project. Pass from supervising teacher required.
- Students on free periods who need a place to study. Sign-in at library desk required.
Highlights of Computer Acceptable Use Policy
- School computers are to be used for educational purposes and limited high quality, personal development activities only.
Examples of unacceptable use are games, bulletin boards about games, fantasy leagues, real time sports, puzzles, shopping, personal e-mail, instant messages, etc.
- Prohibited uses:
- Posting personal information: phone number, address, etc.
- Making purchases online
- Logging in on someone else’s account
- Accessing another person’s files
- Changing system settings, file names or other settings; adding Netscape wallpaper, etc.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the network or other system
- Use of e-mail unless under a teacher’s supervision
- Plagiarism—presenting someone else’s work as your own.
- Personal computers (laptops) must be registered with the school Technology Coordinator and are subject to the Acceptable Use Policy.
