Library Information

Library Hours:

Monday – Friday:  8:00   am – 4:00 pm

Library Telephone Number:

309.379.2878
Fax: 309.379.5911 ext. 9060

Facility & Collection:

The resources consist of books, magazines, videos, audio books, encyclopedias, dictionaries and online databases. OHS library has approximately 17,227 resources available to students. The library has 36 computers and is fully automated.  The library has a professional teacher collection and has access to many educational databases. Students use the library for selecting reading materials and researching class assignments. OHS library is staffed by a full time certified library information specialists and two full time library/technology assistants. At OHS library students learn to become information literate. Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, and use resources. Students are instructed on evaluating web sites, book resources, and journal resources.

Visiting the Library -
Students Students may visit the library before and after school, during advisory, or during a class with a pass.
When you visit we ask that you observe three rules:
1.Keep your voices low. The library is a very big and often busy place. Voices tend to carry.
2.No eating or drinking in the library. This includes water bottles.
3.Table seating is limited to four to a table, unless your group obtains special permission from the librarian.


Copies:
The library has 1 photocopiers, and one black and white printer and one color Printer. Two page limit on color printer.


Passes:
Students may visit the library during advisory with a pass. Passes must be obtained by one of your teachers. Please leave your pass at the circulation desk as you enter the library. Once you are in the library on a pass, you must remain in the library. If you need to leave the room, please ask.


Visiting the Library - Teachers and Classes
Classes visiting the library need to be arranged in advance. The library can normally accommodate up to two classes per period. To avoid disappointment, it is best to sign up as soon as possible, especially if we need to put materials on reserve for your students. When you sign up, it is helpful to have a copy of the assignment for the librarian and let the librarian know if you need any special materials or instruction. Contact Ms. Mullen to schedule your classes.

Loan of Materials
•Books: 2 weeks, with up to 2 renewals. Limited to 3 books per topic.
•Reference Books: overnight or special permission
•Reserve Books: overnight, unless otherwise indicated. Limited to 2.
•Magazines: 1 week.
•Interlibrary Loan materials: varies according to lending institution Overdues, Lost Materials, and Fines Students having overdue or lost materials, or unpaid fines will not be permitted to check out any additional materials until they have taken care of this obligation.

•Fines:
Fines are only paid when items are lost or damaged.

•Notices:
Overdue notices are sent to students on a daily basis through their advisors. After several notices, a letter is sent home to parents.

•Lost materials:
Students will be charged the replacement cost of the lost item.