FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
How often is the Hillside High School Media Center open?
What period of time may books be borrowed?
What are the operating hours of the Library Media Center?
May students work in the library during lunch periods?
May students visit the media center during their scheduled class?
What sources are available in the media center?
Do we have internet access in the media center?
Do student(s) and staff have access to databases from home?
Are there passwords one must utilize to access the Online Databases ?
What is the fine for overdue books?
Is a library card required to acquire a book from the media center/library?
How often is the Hillside High School Media Center open?
The media center is open on a daily basis Monday - Friday for
students, faculty, and administration of the Hillside High School
Community.
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What period of time may books be borrowed?
Students may borrow books for a two-week time period.
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What are the operating hours of the Library Media Center?
The Library Media Center is open during school and after school
hours. We are available from the hours of 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
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May students work in the library during lunch periods?
Students must first attend lunch. Fifteen minutes after lunch
students that wish to do research in the library may do so after
a pass has been issued.
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May students visit the media center during their scheduled class?
Students are allowed in the media center with a pass from their
classroom teacher and/or with permission from the library staff.
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What sources are available in the media center?
Many volumes of encyclopedia, biographies, novels, periodical,
audio, and visual are available in the center.
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Do we have internet access in the media center?
Yes, Internet access is available. Please be aware of students'
search and possible connection to additional sites outside the
relm of our carefully selected selections. We select kid safe
sites that present information or service considered useful
and/or entertaining.
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Do student(s) and staff have access to databases from home?
Online databases such as the Thompson Gale and EbscoHost are
available throughout the school year and during the summer months
for the Hillside High School Community from home.
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Are there passwords one must utilize to access the Online Databases ?
Yes, Please stop by and retrieve a packet of information which
provides password(s) for remote access from out databases to your
home for all of your research requirements.
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What is the fine for overdue books?
A fine of .05 per day will be incurred for overdue books.
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Is a library card required to acquire a book from the media center/library?
No, a library card is not required. As long as you are a student
with a valid student ID number you are able to select books for
your perusal and reading enjoyment from the media center/library.