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LIBRARY HOURS
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Monday & Friday 8:30-15:30
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-16:30
Wednesday 8:30-17:00 |
Welcome to the HIS Library
The HIS library is located on the third floor, and is available for use by all HIS students and their parents as well as Friends of the Library. Ms. Kathleen Riggins is the school librarian. |
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Over 9,000 books are in the HIS Library collection and these books can be searched online by author, title, keyword and more. The library also posts Web pages for both elementary and secondary students announcing the latest library news, activities, and new additions to the collection. In addition, the HIS Library maintains a subscription to the Encyclopedia Britannica Online. |
The Library Collection
The HIS Library holds over 9,000 titles, almost evenly divided among three categories.
• Easy Fiction: Picture books for Pre K - 3rd grade
• Fiction: 4th grade - Adult
• Information & Biography: Pre K - Adult
There are also newspapers, magazines and CDs available.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
The Encyclopedia Britannica Online is a rich and wonderful resource giving students instant access to four complete encyclopedias, an atlas, learning materials, magazines, Web sites, and videos. Click the image at left (or the link above) to launch the encyclopedia but note you must enter a username and password for access. Please ask Ms. Riggins or your teacher for details.
HIS recognizes the great value of instilling a joy for reading and teachers encourage students to use and enjoy the library. Elementary classes visit the library on a regular basis for story time and for checking out books. Secondary students use the library as a resource for their assignments, homework, and projects.
Library Rules
1) The library is open to HIS students, parents, faculty, staff and Friends of the Library.
2) Students are not to bring food or drink into the library.
3) People may borrow up to three items at a time.
4) Books and CDs may be checked out for:
-- One week for K - 4th grade students.
-- Two weeks for 5th - 12th grade students and parents.
5) Video Tapes may be checked out for:
-- One week for all borrowers (except Friends of the Library).
6) New magazines and reference books may be checked out for:
-- Three days for all borrowers (except Friends of the Library).
7) Replacement costs for lost or badly damaged items are fixed. ¥4,000 for a hard book, ¥2,000 for a paperback and others.
Note: All items for preschoolers are to be checked out by their parents.
Returning
Please bring the materials to the counter or leave them in the return box in front of the library door.
Copy Service
Copy machine self-service is available. You are welcome to make photocopies of library materials within the limits of copyright laws. The fee is ¥10 per sheet for all sizes.
Friends of the Library
Persons not directly involved with HIS but wishing to use the library on a regular basis can pay an annual fee of ¥3,000 to obtain a library card enabling them to check out three items for two weeks at a time. One renewal may be made by phone.
Please contact Ms. Riggins at school on Tuesdays or Thursdays if you have any other questions.
