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Mansfield High School Library Media Center
250 East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
Phone:  (508) 261-7540  Fax:  (508) 339-0259
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Library Media Center Policies

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Utilize the library media center as often as possible.

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Return books on time -There will be a $1. fee, per overdue notice - notices are sent once a month.

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Sign in/out at the circulation desk when visiting the library media center without a class This sheet is checked regularly by administration.

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Eat/drink any snacks/lunch before coming to the library media center - NO FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED!

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Have your student ID with you when checking out library media center material - you cannot check out material without presenting your ID.

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Use the doors at the front of the library media center when entering/leaving - the rear door is an emergency exit only.

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Get an Internet pass from a subject teacher if you need to research online and you are not in the library media center with a class.

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Copy and paste to a Word document before printing from the Internet

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Use the computer catalog to search for titles. subjects, authors that interest you and to guide you in your research.

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Remember the number 3.. All books can be checked out for 3 weeks. Bring your book to renew it, if needed, for an additional 3 week period. You can have up to 3 books out at a time. Audio books can be checked out for 1 week.

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Treat the furniture and library media center materials carefully. ( chairs on all 4’s !)

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Read the Boston Globe, Sun Chronicle, Mansfield News or one of our magazines in the library media center ... Sorry, they must stay put.

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Ask for assistance when you need copies. Students can not make copies. The first three are free. (.10 for each additional copy)

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Play games, send or receive personal e-mail. print pictures or any graphic from the library media center computers. The computers are for school related assignments only.

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Check out any material for friends under your name - If it’s under YOUR name... YOU’RE responsible for it!!

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Forget to sign in/out when you are in the library media center - YOU are accountable for your whereabouts throughout the school day.

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Hesitate to ask for assistance in researching on the Internet, using the computer catalog, properly writing a works cited sheet or help in familiarizing yourself with the MHS Library Media Center and its resources.

We look forward to seeing you throughout the school year !!