1. Do I need to SIGN IN & OUT?  Yes--every time! If you do not, you may not visit.

2. Do I need a PASS to visit during the school day?  Yes! If you are visiting during class, you must give us a pass from your teacher and have us sign it when you leave.

3. What about visiting BEFORE/AFTER school?  Sign in/out. No pass required.

4. What about visiting at LUNCH or a FREE PERIOD?  Sign in/out. Show us proof you are at lunch or have a free period using your Student Vue on your device (phone or Chromebook) or on a paper schedule which is always good to keep in your backpack!

1. How many personal choice books can I check out from the library?  3

2. How long can I check out my books?  3 weeks 

3. When/where/how do I return my items?  See here.

4. What are the end-of-year due dates?  See here.

5. Is there a grace period if I'm overdue when I'm not charged?  2 weeks after your original due date.

6. How do I remember my due date?  It's stamped in the back of your book. Put an alert on your phone.

7. Can I renew my books?  IF there is no hold on your book, yes. We need to re-scan the actual book, in person. 

8. If I forget to renew my books on time and/or turn them in late, what's the fine policy?  After your stamped due date in the back of your book has arrived, you are given a 2-week grace period. If you return after that grace period, then .10/day fine is applied to your book once it's returned. 

9. Am I charged on days that school is closed--weekends, snow days, holidays, etc.?  No 

10. What if my library book is REALLY overdue? That fine will accrue until at 50 days overdue it reaches a $5 ceiling. At 5 months overdue, the book is considered LOST and $5 is owed either way. If Ms. Murschall reorders it before you return it (or if you return it damaged) you must pay the full price of the book because it was not available to others and needed to be replaced.

1. When do I check out textbooks? Your teachers will sign you/your class up and bring/send you to check them out.

2. When do I turn in big year-long textbooks? In May/June --definitely before you leave for summer break! SPECIFIC DATES here.

3. When do I turn in small English novel/reader textbooks? 1) When your English teacher asks you to; also 2) the due date will be stamped in the front of the textbook novel/reader; 3) on the date your teacher schedules your class to return.

4. Textbooks are super expensive! How can I be sure to protect mine?  1) Write your name in the front; 2) Take a picture of your unique barcode; 3) never leave your textbook unattended anywhere; 4) Keep them in a plastic bag inside your backpack/drawstring--water damage = a full replacement fine; 5) Don't loan or trade textbooks with anyone! 

NOTE: care tips are posted right where you checked out your textbooks, but just in case you didn't read them when directed: here they are!

See Library HOME page

1. What does my family need to sign so I can get a Chromebook?  The Chromebook Family Agreement

2. Who is our MHS Technology support person? Jeff Thompson: thompsonje@nclack.k12.or.us | 503-353-5830 x35852 | ROOM 108

3. How do I reach district technology support? NCSD's Technology and Information Services Help Desk for families & staff can be reached at 503-353-5822 | in district: 35822

4. How can I know my Chromebook barcode number is the one I have or check on other Chromebook history ?  Log into your Destiny account  [directions here] & go to your Circulation History under Resources.

5. My Chromebook is acting weird. How do I fix it? Here are 6 troubleshooting tips (also in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, & Chinese) you can try on your own!