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The links included within the MRHS web pages may let you leave the MRHS web site. The selection of links is limited to those that meet our educational purpose. The linked sites are not under the control of MRHS and MRHS is not responsible for the contents of any linked site, or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. MRHS is not responsible for Webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked site. MRHS is providing these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by MRHS.
Deb Stavseth, Head Librarian
Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 7:25 to 3:50
Wed. and Fri. - 7:25 to 3:00
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Circulation Policies
Loan Period: Students should bring their I.D. for checking out books. The regular loan period is for two weeks, except for current magazines and newspapers and reference materials. Most, but not all, reference materials can be signed out overnight. These include dictionaries and encyclopedias. The only encyclopedia set that cannot be signed out is the 2004 World Book, which is kept at the front desk. Audiovisual materials (such as videos) if not used by classroom teachers may be signed out for two weeks.
Renewal Policy: Items may be renewed if they have not been reserved by another student or faculty member.
Newspapers: The most recent issue is kept behind the front desk. Older issues may be signed out overnight. Articles may be cut out of the newspapers on the shelves at the back of the library.
Magazines: The most recent issue is kept behind the front desk and may only be used in the library after filling out the written request form. Back issues of magazines are kept in the storage room. Students may have access to these by filling out the request form at the front desk and giving it to one of the library staff. Articles or pictures may not be cut out of the magazines received at the front desk. Articles or pictures may be cut out of the magazines found in the boxes at the back of the library.
Photocopier: Students who need copies of items may use the photocopier in the library. Copies cost $.10 per page.
Return Policy: Library materials should be returned by their due date. Drop them in the return slot at the front desk anytime during the school day. Fines are not charged for overdue materials. However, overdue notices are issued if materials are not returned on time. These notices will be given to you by your first period teacher each week until the item is returned or paid for. If you do not return the item after the first notice, you will receive a detention is next notice. A week after the second notice, a detention will be issued. If all items are returned or paid for by the detention, the detention will not have to be served. Students will be charged the replacement cost of the lost item. Loss of some library privileges and a letter home to parents are the final steps.
Library Policy
Students are encouraged to use the library for appropriate reasons. These reasons include reading and working on class assignments that require library resources. Personal listening devices and other similar items, cell phones, games, cards, and electronic toys are not allowed. Students must make sure they bring with them all items needed to complete their assignments. Periods 1 through 8 and after 2:35 students need a library pass from a subject teacher. Students may use the library after school without a pass if they report before 2:35. High School Honor Society members and seniors with a senior privilege card have a permanent pass for library admittance. These students must have that pass with them. Except for period 1, students should report directly to the library before the bell, not to study hall. Students who report after the bell will be marked late, unless there is a valid reason for being late. Only one name on a pass will be accepted, unless the teacher writes all the names on the pass. Students are generally in the library for the entire period, but if they must leave, they will need a signed pass back to class or study.
Inappropriate use of the library will result in a written warning of consequences. Students who receive a final notice will have an assigned seat and/or will have their library time restricted to one period per day. In order to have the restrictions removed, a student must show improved behavior. If a problem persists, students may be sent to the assisant principal's office.
Student Use of Audiovisual Equipment
1. Students may borrow a video camera for school projects. If the project is to be completed off-campus, the form linked below must be completed and returned to the library.
Click here to print a copy of the form, Statement of Responsibility for the Off-Campus Borrowing of School Video Cameras. To print the form you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Students may also borrow presentation equipment for school projects. This equipment may not leave the building. To reserve the presentation equipment students must complete the form linked below and return it to the library.
Click here to print a copy of the form, Statement of Responsibility for the Borrowing of Presentation Equipment. To print the form you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Library Collection
Books: The library book collection is accessible through the on-line catalog. At the present time access to the catalog is only available in the library.
Magazines: The library currently subscribes to 68 magazines. In addition to the current issues, the library houses back issues of these titles. Specific magazine articles are also available when using the periodical indexes, Infotrac and ProQuest.
Newspapers: The library currently subscribes to five newspapers: The New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, Union Leader, Keene Sentinel. Except for the Sentinel, all the other papers are Monday through Saturday only. Newspapers are only kept for several months. Specific newspaper articles are also available when using the periodical indexes, Infotrac and ProQuest.
Computer Programs Available for Student Use
Atlases
Choices (careers and colleges)
Dictionaries
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encarta
Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science
Graphical Analysis
Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopedia
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
World Book Encyclopedia
Accelerated Reader Quiz Lists
Book Awards
The Isinglass Teen Read Book Award (voted by 7th and 8th graders) - Students in grades 7 and 8 nominate their favorite book. Twenty titles are chosen from these nominations by a committee. In April students in grades 7 and 8 vote for their favorite book from the current year’s list. The winner is announced in May. Last year's winner was Perfect by Nastasha Friend.
Isinglass Teen Read Books for 08-09 - AR quizzes and books are available for all of these titles.
Isinglass Teen Read Award Booktalks 08-09 - Podcasts (not yet available) from Hopkinton High School & Hopkinton Middle School Library
The Flume: NH Teen Readers' Choice Award (voted by high school students) - These books are nominated by high school students. Thirteen titles were chosen from these nominations by a committee. In April students in grades 9 through 12 vote for their favorite book from the current year's list. The winner is announced in May. Last year's winner was New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
Flume Books for 08-09 - All of these books are available in the library. AR quizzes are available for all but three.
Interlibrary Loan
When resources within the building do not provide the information required by staff or students, the library will try to borrow items from other libraries.
Keene Link: On-line catalog for Keene Public Library and Keene State College
Research Skills
Citing of Sources
NoodleBib - Interactive bibliography composer under "Subscription tools" on Noodletools home page (Click the link for the password list.)
Easybib - Another interactive bibliography composer
Slate Citation Machine - Landmarks for Schools (not as complete as Noodlebib or Easybib)
Writer's Handbook - MLA Documentation
Copyright Condensed - On this page from the Groton, CT School District click on the link for Copyright Condensed.
Classroom Guide to Copyright - J. Walker, U of SF
Determining What You Need to Cite In Your Paper - from Lewis and Clark College
How To Do Research: What Needs to Be Cited? - from Kentucky Virtual Library
What Need to Be Cited? - From the Tacoma Community College Library page choose "Tutorials" under "links" and then "Citing Sources". Now select under "links" "What Needs to Be Cited.
When To Cite Sources and What is Not-So-Common Knowledge - from Princeton University
Works Cited (MLA Format) - This handout includes basic instructions for setting up a works cited page with some sample citations for a book, pamphlet, encyclopedia article, newspaper or magazine article, film or video recording, interview and web site. To print the handout you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Noodlebib Directions - general directions
Citing Sources - This handout should be used for Mr. Kuhn's Vex Final Project. To print the handout you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Kathy Schrock's Critical Evaluation Information
Evaluating a Web Site for Research Rubric -This tool was created by Diane Beaman, Library Media Specialist at Belmont High School, and may be used by teachers and students.
Applying Big6 Skills and Information Literacy Standards to Internet Research
InfoBoost - an information literacy tutorial at the University of New Hampshire
NEASC Standard - Information Literacy
Evaluating a Web Site for Research Rubric -This tool was created by Diane Beaman, Library Media Specialist at Belmont High School, and may be used by teachers and students.
Grade 7/8 Health Assignment
Grade 7/8 Foreign Language Assignment - Helpful hInts
Grade 7/8 Foreign Language Assignment - Questions
last revised 12/09/08