GENERAL INFORMATION

• Students may visit the library before school and during class with a pass.

• Students should check in at the circulation desk and sign in on the kiosk Chromebook in either library.

• Only covered drinks and snacks are allowed on the non-carpeted areas - no cafeteria or fast food please.

CIRCULATION ITEMS

• Students may check out 2 library books at a time.

• Students must have a current GBHS school ID to check out materials.

• The loan period for fiction, nonfiction, and games is 28 days PLUS a 7 day grace period.

• Books may be renewed twice unless another student has placed a hold on the item.

• Textbooks and graphing calculators are checked out for the school year. 

FINES

• It is the student’s responsibility to return their materials in the condition they were issued. Any damage should be brought to a librarian's attention right away.

• Students and parents will be emailed notices for overdue materials and fines.

• Fines are collected for:

  • Library: damage, or replacement of library items.

  • Textbook/Calculator: damage or replacement.

  • Technology: repair, damage, or replacement of Chromebooks and chargers.

  • School: patron fees may vary. 

• Any lost items will be charged the full cost so that a replacement may be purchased.

RESERVATIONS FOR BRINGING A CLASS TO THE LIBRARY

• Please make a reservation if you are bringing a class to the library for any reason. 

• Reservations can be made by clicking on for FOR STAFF drop down menu on the high school webpage and selecting RESERVATION: Lab/Room/Library, or by clicking this link to access the LibraryTrac Reservation Calendar.

• EHS Library can accommodate two classes at a time. However, reservations are not restricted to a specific area of the library unless you would like your students to sit in a designated location. 

• The BOBCAT LOUNGE is the room adjacent to the library closest to the 100 wing. It can be accessed through the library and has a separate door to the hallway. 

• WHS Library has two distinct spaces that can be reserved, plus four study pods that do not need a reservation.

TEXTBOOK/CLASSROOM NOVEL CHECKOUTS

• Fill out the Textbook/Novel Check-out 2026-2027 Form.

• Classes will pick up textbooks at the circulation desk in both campuses, as well as individual students that missed the class checkout.

• Textbooks & English Novels may be returned in the BOOK RETURN at both circulation desks at any time.

LIBRARY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

• Calculators

  • TI-83 calculators are available for students to check out for the school year at both campus circulation desks. 

• Chromebook repair

  • The librarians can troubleshoot and repair minor Chromebook issues. If the Chromebook needs to be sent to technology for repairs, a loaner Chromebook will be issued to the student.

  • Loaner devices are for repairs only. The library does not issue loaners for forgotten or lost Chromebooks. Students may contact Technology at x1699 with any Chromebook issues.

• Chromebook Chargers

  • We have replacement Chromebook chargers to purchase for $20 in cash, card, or through SchoolPay. 

  • We do not have loaner chargers.

  • Each campus has a charging locker students may utilize to charge their Chromebooks or phones (anything that requires a USB-C charger).

East Campus-in the library

West Campus-in the hallway across from the cafeteria

• • Staff members can request a classroom bag of chargers via a Technology work order.

• ID cards

  • No charge for new students.

  • $5 replacement fee for lost cards.

• Printing

  • Network printing can be done from most devices except phones. Hard copy instructions are located by all printers. Student Printing 

  • Students can print 200 copies (B&W and color) for free. An additional 100 copies can be purchased for $5 through SchoolPay.

East Campus.

B&W printer is located outside the library doors

Color printer is located inside the library

West Campus

B&W printer is located inside the library

Color printer is located in the main office

• School supply store

  • The library has a variety of of student supplies for cash sale i.e. poster board, note cards, ear buds, notebooks, etc.

LIBRARY SERVICES FOR STAFF

• Books - staff can check out any of the library books, games, or puzzles for free!

• Batteries - see a library lady at the circulation desk.

• Big paper rolls/bulletin board paper

East Campus - library back room.

West Campus - main office

• Color Printing - staff can print their own copies by swiping their badge on the color printer located in the library at East Campus or in the office at West Campus.

• Laminating

East Campus

• • • • • Laminating is done every Thursday at East Campus. Please let the library know if you need it sooner than that.

        • Laminating requests can be placed in the "laminating drop off" area on the library back room storage room counter, emailed to HSLibraryStaff@gbcs.org , or sent through interoffice mail.

        • Completed requests will be placed in the "laminating pick up" area on the counter or sent back through interoffice mail. 

West Campus - TBD

• Scantron

East Campus - library back room counter next to the laminating pick up/drop off area.

West Campus - main office

• Ellison Die Cuts

East Campus - under the textbook checkout counter in the back room. Library Ellison Die Cuts 

West Campus - on the cabinet next to the Security Office. 

• Paper Cutters - on the library back room counter.

• Posters (East Campus Library only)

  • We currently can make white/one color posters from an 8 1/2"x11" original that can be e-mailed or sent to the library. 

  • One free full color poster for staff. $10 charge for any poster after that.  

Please call or visit us in the library at any time!