Waukesha West High School Student Handbook

WAUKESHA WEST LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERREAD – Let your mind soar!Our Library StaffMrs. Naomi Stewart, Library Media Specialist (262-970-3907)nstewart@waukesha.k12.wi.usMrs. Kathy Krueger, Media Secretary (262-970-3908)kkrueger@waukesha.k12.wi.usMrs. Patti Joers, Media AssistantMrs. Linda Kornowski, Media AssistantPhone: (262) 970-4074MATERIALSThe purpose of the Waukesha West Media Center is to support thecurriculum and to teach and assist students in the learning ofresearch skills. To accomplish this, the media center contains awide variety of reference materials, books, magazines and audiovisualmaterials. In addition, Internet access is provided, and themedia center subscribes to several research databases accessedthrough the Internet (see details below). We welcome suggestionsfor the purchase of materials.PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONSBooks may be checked out for three weeks, magazines for oneweek, and reference books and audio-visual materials for 1 day. Allitems may be renewed. Fines are charged as follows: books andmagazines – 5 cents per day; reference books and audio-visualmaterials – 25 cents per day.Students are welcome in the media center for research and studyat any time before, during, or after school. With exceptions in thecase of high numbers, students in study halls may choose to studyin the media center rather than their regular study hall room.Students must present their student IDʼs to be marked in theattendance and use the media center, or students must havepasses from classroom teachers. It is expected that students usethe library appropriately (i.e. research, study or recreationalreading). No more than two individuals may sit at a table. Inaddition, absolutely no food or drink is allowed! These rules aredesigned for the comfort of everyone and the care of the materials.For Subscription Databases and Library References, pleasesee:www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/west/library.html13