Harry Ainlay High School

1. How do I access the passwords required for the school’s databases and ebooks?

The usernames and passwords are available in your SchoolZone account under School Resources. You can also obtain the passwords from the library.

2. How do I determine what I have signed out on my account? How do I know when my items are due?

You have two options for you to determine the status of your account:

1. The catalogue is available to you on our library web page. Web Collection plus is our catalogue online. Select My Info from the toolbar at the top and type your ID number preceded by the number 2 in the barcode field. Your password is your last name.
2. In Schoolzone under the student profile tab you are able to select Library and Textbooks and the textbooks and library books on your account will be displayed. Outstanding late charges will also be displayed in this record. If you have questions please see the library staff for assistance.

3. What are the hours of the library?

The library will be open for the 2011/2012 school year on school days Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

4. What is the loan period for library resources?

The loan period for resources in our regular collection is 15 school days or approximately 3 weeks. Weekends and holidays are not included in those 15 days. Students are limited to sign out three non-fiction books.  Please bring your ID card with you to sign out items.

5. How do I renew a book I have signed out?

Renewals are completed at the circulation desk in the library. You do not need to have the items with you when you want to renew them. Items may not be renewed if another patron has place a hold on the item you have signed out. The loan period for renewals is 15 school days for all regular items.

6. Are there late charges for overdue items?

Extended Use Charges are calcuated on the basis of $.25 per day late. Loan privileges are suspended for students who have Extended Use Charges or overdue items. In addition, loan privileges are suspended for students who have overdue textbooks.

7. Where is the student photocopier located?

The student photocopier is located in the library next to Mr. Poole’s office. Copies cost $.10 per sheet. The copier will accept twoonies, loonies, quarters, dimes, or nickels.

8. How can I access one of the computers during scheduled class periods or when I have a study period in my timetable?

Check the library class bookings board as you enter the library. This will tell you how many computers are booked for a class. Monitors which are turned off are on reserve for the class that will be arriving. If a monitor is on and no class has booked the library computers you are welcome to use them for school work. Please see the staff if you require assistance.

9. May I bring food and/or drinks into the library?

Please refrain from bringing food and/or drinks into the library. The rationale for this policy is to:

• aid in the preservation and care of library materials and electronic equipment.
• maintain a pest-free library.
• reduce damage to furnishings and carpets.
• reduce litter.
• ensure a clean environment for studying and working.

10. What are the expectations for students and staff when using the library?

Our library is intended to provide a space for students and staff to read, study, or do research without distractions. Conversations and any type of electronic sound are discouraged at all times. Students who wish to study together during the noon hour should use classrooms which are open during the noon hour. The back section is reserved for students who would like a quiet environment.

11. How do I log on the wireless network?

Use your network username and password.

12. How can I volunteer or obtain a work experience position in the library?

Please see Mr. Poole if you are interested in volunteering or working in the library in one of our work experience positions.