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CPS Director of School Libraries
Ms Susan Bryan

CHSW Library Media Specialists
Mr. Dwight Barrett

Mrs. Beth Grabbert

Library Secretary
Mrs. Pia Vartabedian
 
Policy
Hours of Operation 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
The library is open to all students and classes throughout the school day. Students may come to the library during their study periods or after school to do independent research.

Loan Policies
All students are entered into the automated system. Students may borrow books for three weeks. There is a fine of $.05 per day for overdue materials. Reference books may be borrowed overnight an incur a $.50 per day fine if overdue.

Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan from school libraries, public libraries and state college libraries is available. Advance notice is necessary because delivery may take up to two weeks.

Internet Acceptable Use Policy
In order to access the Internet from school computers, all students must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the office. These forms are included in the student Disciplinary Code and Student Handbook which was distributed to all students is September. Additional forms are available in the office or library.

Resources
The CHSW Library contains approximately 14,000 volumes, subscribes to 27 periodicals, and provides 30 computers which are connected to the school network system. The collection also includes Internet and CD-ROM databases which are available to the school community. The online resources can be accessed from the library resource page.


 

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