Our general rule for student behavior is RESPECT! Respect the rights of other students and staff members using the library while taking care to use books, computers, and other materials in an appropriate manner.
NO FOOD OR DRINKS ANYWHERE IN THE LIBRARY.
Water in a container with a lid is ok. Failure to follow this policy will get you hours or a library time out.
Library Hours: The YLHS Library is open on:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday (Late Start) from 9:05 am to 4:00 pm
Friday 7:45 am to 3:30 pm.
Free peer tutoring is available before and after school, during lunch and 6th period through NHS in all subject areas. Teacher tutors are also available. Check with library staff or the website for specific days.
Library Access: Students may come to the library before and after school, as well as during break and lunch. Any time a student comes to the library during regularly scheduled class time, he or she must show a written pass/have the lanyard pass or be part of a class, which has scheduled time in the library. Students may use the library during unassigned periods, but their behavior must not be disruptive to library staff or other students. Students may be denied access to the library if there is more than one class scheduled to use the facility during that time or there is other school and/or library business being conducted.
Library Use: Studying, quiet conversation, quiet use of your phone, appropriate computer use, and browsing or reading books are acceptable behaviors. Study carrels are intended for students whom wish a quieter spot to study. Do not sit in these areas if you wish to talk with friends; please choose a seat in the main/center area. No more than 4 people to a table. Do not move tables or chairs around the library.
Library Behavior: Boisterous or rowdy conduct, including but not limited to running, flipping water bottles, intentionally dropping books, loud conversations, playing any audio (i.e. music or video) without headphones, talking to students beyond the table where you are seated, playing with finger skateboards, leaving trash, etc., is not acceptable. Such actions may cause you to lose library privileges or, in extreme cases or repeated offenses, will lead to disciplinary action such as hours or a timeout from the library.
To be in the library during lunch, you must pick up a library pass before school or during break. This is to keep the number of people in the library within the fire marshal limits.
Library Books: Students may check out up to 10 library books at a time, and no more than two on the same subject. A current student I.D. card (either physical or digital) is required for any library book, textbook, chromebook or calculator checkouts. NO ITEMS WILL BE CHECKED OUT WITHOUT A STUDENT ID!! Library books are checked out for three weeks and may be renewed for three additional weeks. Test Preparation books can be checked out for one, 3-week period, they cannot be renewed; this gives other students a chance to use the book. With librarian permission, reference books can be checked out overnight. Lost and damaged library books are assessed by the current replacement cost plus a $5.00 processing fee.
A note about censorship: Reading is a joy and the right of every student. As you select reading materials (books, comics, etc.), please understand that not every piece is the best choice for every student. If a book is unappealing or offensive to you in any way, please return it and select something else. You, the student, know which reading materials best serve you and your standards, reading level and beliefs. The library and its staff are not here to judge or censor your reading choices. If we don’t have what you are looking for, request it or check with the public library.
Overdue Library Books: Overdue notices are emailed to students via school email once a week. Do not ignore overdue notices. If you receive one, please come to the Library right away to return or renew the book listed on the notice. There are no fines for overdue materials, but your prompt return of materials is expected! When you have overdue books, you are denied the right to check out other Library materials. The library system is connected to the Finance system, so debts show immediately with the finance office. The school finance clerk will not sell tickets for YLHS activities if there is an outstanding Library debt. All debts must be cleared by the end of each school year. Failure to clear your debts means that you will not be able to go through registration the following year or you will not be able to pick up your cap and gown if you are graduating.
Copy Machine: There is a coin-operated photocopier available for all students. The cost is 5¢ per page. The item to be copied should be placed face down, vertically and in the upper left corner of the glass. There is also a document feeder and many options for shrinking, enlarging and doing double-sided copies. Please do not put pennies in the photocopier. If you need change or assistance with the photocopier, please ask a student aid, the library clerk, or the librarian.
Textbooks: The Library also manages the textbooks for the school. Teachers bring their classes to the library throughout the year to check out needed textbooks--a current ID card (physical or digital) is always required for checkout. If you damage a book beyond normal wear-and-tear, you will be assessed a repair fee or you may be charged for the replacement of the book. Anything with a PYLUSD barcode in the upper left corner or on the spine of the book is considered a textbook (this includes class novels) and should not be written in. All textbooks need to be returned at the end of the school year or, if they are no longer needed, during the school year (such as class novels that are only needed for 6-8 weeks or a book that is only a semester class i.e. Health or Government/Economics). They are assumed lost if not returned, so the school needlessly spends money on replacements. You will be held up during registration if you do not clear your textbook debts beforehand. There are copies of each textbook for use in the library behind the Circulation Desk. You must trade your ID card to use one.
Chromebooks: The library manages the chromebooks for YLHS. You may have a district chromebook for your time at YLHS. If there is a problem with the chromebook, like the keyboard or track pad stop working, bring it to the library for replacement. If you cause damage to the chromebook, there are are repair fees. Insurance can be purchased each school year on the YLHS WebStore for $20. You are welcome to use a personal computer at school but there are testing situation where a school chromebook is required, so Mrs. Phillips recommends that you keep a school chromebook and bring it to school when it is required. We have a limited number of day-use chromebooks; once we run out, we do not have more to distribute that day.
Printing:
Printing in black and white costs 10¢ per page. None are free. Be aware of what you are printing. Print jobs need to be sent to the YLHS_Library printer. Color printing is available and costs $1 per side (to print in color, you must email your file to Mrs. Phillips or Mrs. Arias).
All print jobs come to the circulation desk, and we can make change. You also have the option of buying a punch card worth $1 of printing—carry this with you instead of change.
Printing only works on a district device. You cannot print from your phone or personal computer.
Please feel free to ask for help when you do not know how to operate hardware or software or, if you cannot find information on the topic for which you are searching or a book on the shelf. We are here to help you be successful!
Yorba Linda High School Library Staff:
Mrs. Sarah Phillips, MLIS Teacher-Librarian
Mrs. Nancy Arias Library Assistant
In the 2026-27 school year, this is Mrs. Phillips'
13th year at Yorba Linda High School
20th year in PYLUSD
23rd year in School Libraries
and 25th year in Education!