Cullors, Dahl, and Alexander

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 469-272-2000 ex. 7330 or 7331

Fax: 972-291-5295

Emails: Desiree Alexander desiree.alexander@chisd.net  Phelisha Cullors  phelisha.cullors@chisd.net  Suzanne Dahl suzanne.dahl@chisd.net  

CHHS LIBRARY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

COMING TO THE LIBRARY

• What time does the library open and close?  7:40 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• What do I need to come to the library?  You need three things to come to enter the library: 1. ID badge around your neck   2. Planner signed by a teacher   3. Be in dress code
• Can I ever come to the library without a planner signed by my teacher?  You do not need a planner signed by your teacher before school, during lunch, or after school.
• What must I do as soon as I enter the library no matter what time of day it is?  You must sign in (and out) every time at the circulation desk.
• Why do I have to sign in and out of the library? It proves that you were in the library and what times you were in the library.  It also helps us to know how much the library is being used and during what times.  

CIRCULATION

• How many books can be checked out at one time?   3 (three)
• How many books in the same series can be checked out at one time?   2 (two)
• For how long can I check out a book? 2 weeks
• How can I renew a book? Simply bring the book back to the library before the due date and ask to renew it.  Make sure you have your ID badge.
• How much do I have to pay for an overdue book? 10 cents a day
• What books can I not check out?  You cannot check out reference books or periodicals.

ID BADGES

• Can I buy a temporary ID from the library?  No...you can buy a temporary ID from the tardy tank in portable 11.
• Can I buy a replacement permanent ID badge from the library?  Yes, you can buy replacement ID badges and lanyards from the library.  Refer to the price list below.

RULES AND PROCEDURES

• Can I use any electronics in the library (such as my cell phone or my MP3 player)?   No
• Can I eat or drink in the library?   No
• Can I visit the library to do class work or meet with my class group?   Yes
• Can I get change (money) from the library?   No
• I know the library has a security system.  What will set off the alarm?  1. Taking a book or magazine out of the library without checking it out. 2. Going out of a door that is labeled "STOP...alarm will sound."
• If the alarm goes off, can my backpack be searched?   Yes
• What will the librarian do if she has to confiscate an item I use in the library (cell phone, electronic devices, etc)? We will write a referral and turn the item in to the office.

DATABASES

• How can I find out about the online resources/databases that I can use for research at school or at home?  You can pick up a database handout from the circulation desk.  It has links, descriptions, usernames, and passwords to all of our databases. 

PRICE LIST