FACULTY INFORMATION
WPHS NORTH LIBRARY
DONNA FOSTER, LIBRARIAN

l.  All students will need a pass unless you accompany them to the library.  Students do
     not have to have a pass to use the library before school, after school , or during their
     lunch break.

2.  Please request equipment in advance.  Therefore, it can be brought  to your room
     before school begins.   A calendar will be kept on the desk for you to sign up.

3.  Reference books remain in the library unless permission is granted to remove them.

4.  Orientation will be done for the 9th grade English classes.

5.  I f you would like to schedule your class for research or check out time, please let me
     know in  advance.  It always helps to inform me about what your class is working on.
     I can pull books and materials that might be helpful.
 

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS                                               Link to Periodicals list

l.  Current newspapers may not be taken out of the library.

2.  Magazines may be checked out and returned within three days.   Please do not keep
      them.  Other people want to read them.   The sign-out sheet is next  to the magazines.

3.  There is list of magazines and newspapers attached to this page.
 

ETV AND CHANNEL 1 INFORMATION                           Link to PBS

                                                                                              Link to Teachworld (Channel One)
1.  Channel 1 Educator’s Guide will be placed in your mailbox each month.
 

2.  The library will house and record mostly instructional programs  from the Classroom
      Channel and ITV.  Copyright guidelines will need to be followed.

3.. Anytime you would like to have anything taped, please fill out the card
     with the Educator’s Resource Guide and return the card to me.

4.  The video list is now is on computer.  You should receive a printed list of videos for
      subjects that you teach.  Therefore, you  will have titles and video tape number for
      your lesson plans.
 

REQUESTS FOR LIBRARY MATERIAL                    PRINTABLE REQUEST FORM
 

1.  Anytime you need any materials for your classes, please let me know.  I will help
      you locate materials.  Also, if you would like anything reserved for your classroom,
      please let me know.

2.  Each year I order new materials for the library.  Current publishers’ catalogs are
     available.  If anyone has a request for library materials that will enrich his/her class-
     room instruction, I will be glad to consider it.  With your help our library funds can be
     used wisely for materials that will benefit the students.  Please turn in your requests to
     the library.
 
 

OVERDUE SLIPS

1.  Overdue slips will be given out first period.  It is extremely important for first period
      teachers to give out overdue slips.  If a student does not clear his/her fine within
      two weeks, he/she will be placed on afternoon detention.  Some students use the
      the excuse, “My teacher never gave me an overdue slip,” to try to avoid punishment.
      Please be consistent in giving these slips out.
 
 

SOCIAL ISSUES RESOURCES SERIES (SIRS)

     SIRS consists of loose-leaf volumes covering 32 issues and two critical issues.
     Each volume is devoted to a single issue; contains articles reprinted from newspapers,
     magazines, government documents, and journals that present a broad spectrum of
     opinion and reading levels; and is supplemented annually with 20 current articles.
     This reference tool is available for use at WPHS Library - South.
 
 
 
 
 
 

BOOKS FROM READING’S FUN

     At various times during the school year  a  representative from Reading’s Fun will
bring a selection of books to the library for teachers to purchase.  These books are priced
at 50% to 75% off of the retail price.  I will notify you each time we have these books
available.  Your purchase helps our library.
 
 

COMPUTERS
 

     There are  computers in the library for teacher and student use.  There will be times
during the school year when they will be used more heavily by students.  When an
entire class is scheduled to use the library and is using the computers, it would be helpful
for you to wait until after school or a time when I don’t have a class scheduled.  Also, if
anyone is waiting to use the computer, please limit your time to 10 minutes.  Below you
will find a listing of the computer rules for the library:

l.  Only two students are allowed at a time at each computer.

2.  The time limit is 10 minutes per group or person.

3.  Copies may be printed:  20 cents per black/white and 25 cents per colored copies.
      Teachers will also be charged this  amount for their copies.  The library is responsible
       for buying the ink cartridges and paper..  Diskettes are sold for $1.00  for teachers
       and students.

4.   Please do not bring software from home because it can cause a virus.

5.  Please leave computers at the startup menu for the next person.

6.  Remember to take care of the computers.

7.  Students will only be allowed to use computers for research, word processing, and
      checking E-mail.
     A student will not be allowed to play games, participate in chat rooms or view
     objectionable material on any of the computers.

8.  The Internet policy of WPSD states the Internet can be used only for educational
      purposes.
 
 
 
 

PR0GRAMS FOR CD-ROM
 

WORLD ATLAS VISTA - Provides maps and data for 236 countries.  It includes 1000
photos, music and phrases spoken in native languages to let you experience the diversity
of the world’s culture.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAREERS AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE - Provides 68
industry profiles, 521 job articles and photographs, and lists the fastest growing
occupational careers and education requirements.

AMERICAN HISTORY - Includes articles on major events in history, documents,
presidents, African Americans, women, elections, and how the U. S. grew.  (Includes 2
disks)

CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK AMERICANS - An encyclopedia that
includes African Americans and their contributions in all subject areas.  Also, includes
questions and quizzes.

ALGE-BLASTER  3 - Guides you through a whole year of algebra using an interactive
tutorial approach.  In four activities, you will learn how to solve equations, translate word
problems into algebraic expressions, and improve graphing skills.

A.D.A.M.:  THE INSIDE STORY - Answers many questions, uncovering dozens of
secrets about the human body.  Using narrated  animations, medical illustrations, real-life
video, puzzles, and quizzes, the program tours the body.

U.X.L. SCIENCE CD - An encyclopedia that covers the physical, social, earth, and life
sciences as well as the related areas of math, anthropology, engineering, and the
environment.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS :  THE ENVIRONMENT - This program places the students
in the middle of a fictitious local pollution crisis that brings environmental issues to life.