Library Information

Villa Library Staff
Ms. LeMay, Librarian
Mrs. Hayek, Library Aide
Mrs. Becky Minogue, Parent Volunteer

Hours

The Villa Library has an open door policy. Assistance is usually available 7:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Check-Out Policies

Each student is assigned a number that is used for checking out books. To find your number, library cards are filed alphabetically at the circulation desk. Library materials are to be checked out at the Circulation Desk. If no library staff member is at the desk, check-out is done on the honor system using the clipboard provided. It is important that all items taken from the library be properly checked out before they are removed. Students are responsible for all materials checked out under their names.

Books: Students can check out up to 10 books. The normal loan period is 2 weeks.

Videos, CDs, and other audiovisual materials: These items are checked out for 1 week.

Reference Books, magazines, newspapers, and microfiches: These materials are available for library use only. They cannot be checked out.

Reserve Unit Books and Materials: "Reserve Books" are temporary collections for specific class projects. From time to time, teachers may request that particular library materials be reserved for classes. In such instances, these materials are kept on a cart that is labeled with the course name. The length of circulation of these materials varies and is determined by the teacher. Typically, reserve items can be used in the library only or may be checked out for short times such as overnight or for 3 days. Materials checked out for "overnight use" need to be returned before first period the following day.

Overdue Materials and Fines: If students have overdue materials, they will not be allowed to check out anything until the items are returned.
- Standard books and materials: 10 cents per day
- Reserve materials: $1.00 per day

Renewal of Materials: Students may renew regular library books for an additional two weeks. Library fines must be paid before doing so. You must also have the item in hand in order for it to be renewed.

Lost of Damaged Materials: Students are charged the cost of replacing lost items. There is a $10 lost book fee in addition to the replacemen cost of the book. Students will also be billed for the cost of replacement or repair of any damaged materials.

Services

Internet Access: The library computers have access to a full Internet connection. It is our goal to provide this service to promote educational opportunities that reach far beyond our local resources. Internet use in the library is restricted to academic research related to Villa's curriculum and is only for completing school-related assignments. Students must see Ms. LeMay to use Internet. Villa students are expected to access appropriate resources. Email is not to be used in the library. The library also subscribes to several proprietary databases available on the Web. These databases provide access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers and several electronic encyclopedias. All of these databases can be accessed in the library, and some are available from home as well.

Photocopy Services: There is a self-service photocopier in the Non-Fiction Room. Copies are 10 cents per page.

Study Space: Because of individual study styles and the differing pressures that all students face from time to time, it is important that the study areas be kept as quiet as possible to allow each student to complete her work.

Info Pass: The Villa Library participates in the Info Pass Program sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Library Network. Students with an Info Pass can be issued to students and faculty who have first searched the Villa Library resources and have a specific need for materials at another library participating in the program. See the librarian for more information.

Reference and Research Assistance: The library staff is anxious to assist each student in the pursuit of her educational goals. Please do not hesitate to ask for help when seeking information in the library--even if we look busy. Talk to the librarian to get the greatest benefit from the resources available! Ms. LeMay can provide assistance whether you are doing research for a paper or speech, finding information for a class, or just looking for a good book to read.

Student Behavior

- No food or drink, anytime, anywhere!

- No gum chewing.

- Do not move the furniture.

- Students using the library are expected to work quietly. If you must talk, do so in low tones.

- Noise or disruptive behavior will result in a friendly reminder. If a second warning is warranted, you may be asked to leave the library. If behavior is sufficiently disruptive, the student may be given a pink slip.

- When you retrieve materials from the shelf, DO NOT replace the items. Leave them on a table.