Library Information and Services

“Information is Power”

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bella Vista High School Library Program is to support the curriculum of Bella Vista High School by providing access to current, adequate, and appropriate information, and to help students, teachers, and staff become effective users of information.

Rules

Be considerate of others who are working

Use a quiet voice

No food or drink

During class time, a pass is required

All items taken from the library must be checked out

No ID = No computer

Circulation

Students may check out most books for 3 weeks with unlimited renewals. Reference books and other high demand materials are for library use only. Students may have no more than 3 library items checked out at one time.

Fines

Regular overdue books are fined 5 cents per student per school day to a maximum of $15.00. Students with not be assessed fines for days the library is not open. Lost books are billed at the replacement value of the book.

Library Services

Library book check outs - over 15,000 volumes

EBSCO online database

Grolier Encyclopedia

21 networked computers - ID required

Laser printer - 5 cents per page beyond 1 page

Online Catalog

Photocopy machine - 15 cents