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Hastings NGC Library |
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Welcome to the HNGC Library |
2008-2009 |
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The Mission of the Hastings Ninth Grade Center Library Media Program is to support the curriculum of the HNGC, and as part of that mission provide access to current, adequate, and appropriate information resources, and to ensure that all students, teachers, and staff are effective users of ideas and information. We are here to assist you in research or in choosing materials for recreational reading. Visit and use your library often. Take advantage of our many new titles, displays and other materials selected with your needs in mind.
The library is open each school day from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before school, during and after school hours provide maximum opportunity for student library use. Students must have a pass to come to the library at any time. If students come to the library during lunch, they must stay until the bell rings at the end of the lunch period.
Books - All circulating books may be checked out for a two week loan period. The date stamped on the date due slip is the date by which the book should be returned. Students returning books late will be fined $.25 per day, excluding weekends and school holidays. Books may be renewed provided there is not a demand for that particular title or subject matter. Students with overdue books or outstanding fines must clear their record before borrowing additional materials. Report cards will also be held until library records are clear. Reference Books are for in-library use only. A copy machine is available for student use at a cost of $.10 per page. Special arrangements may be made for overnight check-out. Materials must be returned before 1st period. A fine of $.25 per period will be charged for each period the book is late.
Periodicals and Newspapers are on display in the magazine racks and are non-circulating. These are for you enjoyment while you are in the library. Magazines available in HNGC Library
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Location of Materials
Our library is arranged according to the Dewey decimal System of Classification (nonfiction). Each shelf is marked with the appropriate Dewey numbers. Each shelf is marked with signs showing location of books. Fiction books and paperbacks are shelved alphabetically by author. Reference books are shelved together in Dewey order. They are marked with an R on the spine label.
Library Catalog is available on the web so that you can access it from any computer in the district. The catalog is used to locate the books in the HNGC collection. Internet access is available on all the library computers. Surfing with search engines is not allowed at any time without teacher or library staff permission. Web pages with suggested sites are available as well as suggested addresses by teachers. Information Databases are provided for student research. They are:
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Circulation Procedures
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