Library
Welcome to the ASH Library!
The ASH Library staff, comprised of one full-time certified librarian and 15 student assistants, serves approximately 1,400 students and 100 faculty members. Library patrons have free access to over 18,000 volumes and 38 computer workstations. In addition, two private conference rooms, numerous group work tables and a theatre-style classroom for up to 80 people are part of the facilities maintained by the library.
Nancy Gingras
Librarian
M.Ed., Northwestern State University
B.A., Louisiana College
About the Library
Checking Out Books
Use your ID badge for identification to borrow books
Each student may have three books checked out at one time
Books are checked out for a three week period
Late fines are charged at 10 cents per day
The return date is stamped in the book
Reference books may not be checked out
Failure to pay fines or fees will result in the loss of borrowing privileges
Returned books must be placed in the book return, not on the desks, tables, or shelves.
CHROMEBOOKS
Chromebooks are issued through the library at the beginning of each school year. Please watch the video presentation to learn all the things you will need to know about using your school Chromebook.
The ASH Library catalog is called Destiny. To search the catalog, click HERE.
Follow the onscreen prompts to search for items in the library by keyword, author, title, subject, or series. Write down the call number.Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader tests are available and may be taken before school, during lunch, and when a teacher brings students during class. Awards will be given for outstanding AR participation.
Use arbookfind.com to learn if a book has an AR test, how many points it is worth, and what reading level it is. Many ASH Library books have AR labels with the points and reading level visible on the cover. Be sure to read the book carefully from cover-to-cover before attempting an AR test.
To take an AR test IN THE LIBRARY, click on the button below. Use your PowerSchool username and password. Then, follow the onscreen prompts. Be sure to record your score for later use.
Library Guidelines
Library Hours
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The media center is open student use before school, during lunch, and after school.
HALL PASSES ARE REQUIRED DURING CLASS TIME!
To be approved for a library visit during the school day, a student must have a special pass issued by the sending teacher, including: name, assignment, time, and date. The library is open for use during the Intervention/Enrichment class at 3rd period.
Printing and Copying
A wireless printer is available for use at the circulation desk. You may use a school issued chromebook to make printouts. There is a ten cents per page fee for this service. Please be prepared to pay as you print.
Multiple copies of the same page will be done at the circulation desk. Do not print multiple copies of like pages from a chromebook.
Do not print with dark backgrounds. See a library assistant for help on making printouts of slide presentations.
Discipline
Any student causing a disturbance will be immediately dismissed and sent back to class or back to common student areas if during open use time.
PLEASE VISIT THE ASH LIBRARY
Working together, our library can be a calm, comfortable place of solitude for reading and studying to be enjoyed by everyone.