Frequently Asked Questions & Library Rules

Library Hours & Rules

When is the TuHS Library open?

During regular school days Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Book Check Out

What do I need to check out a library book or textbook?

Please have your TuHS Student ID or number (it's okay if you don't, we'll figure it out).

What is the standard check out period for a book or textbook?

Textbooks - Textbooks are checked out for a year, a semester, or a term, depending on how long the class is in session. 

Library books - The standard check out period for a library book is 3 weeks. Sometimes a teacher will want you to keep the book longer than this. Just let us know when you check out the book, we will be happy to give you more time. 

Are late fines charged for overdue books?

Please check out or Fee & Fine tab or contact our librarian. 

Using Computers in the Library

How can I use the computers in the library?

Computers in the library are open to use before and after school, during breaks and lunches. During class, you MUST have a signed pass to be in the library and to use a computer. 

How do I print in the library?

Using a library computer, you may print materials to the provided student printer only. 

What if I need technical assistance on the computers? 

Any tech questions, including troubles logging in or out of your Google account, StudentVue or other school based websites or password problems, you can fill out  a ticket at Student Tech Help 

Streaming use 

Can I stream this movie from Hulu/Netflix/ESPN/ETC...

Netflix

Netflix has made provisions for educational use of "select" Netflix Original Documentaries. This does not include the entire Netflix database. Additionally, when agreeing to Netflix Terms and Conditions upon account creation, specifications state that the "service and any content viewed through the service is for your personal and non-commercial use only."

The instructions below should be used with your personal account information. To determine if a documentary you wish to stream in a classroom setting is included, complete the following steps:

1. Navigate to this "All Alphabetical" listing page.

2. Locate and click the title of the film/documentary you wish to view from the list. 

3. If an educational screening Grant of Permission is included, you will see it stated on the description page for the film.

4. The Grant of Permission entitles a one-time educational screening of permitted documentaries. 

   1. You cannot hold screenings of the same documentary several times in one day or one week or one semester.

   2. You can show a documentary once a semester over multiple semesters.

Hulu

When agreeing to Hulu Terms and Conditions upon account creation, specifications state that "using the services, including accessing and viewing the Content on a streaming-only basis, [is for] personal, non-commercial purposes." 

Hulu has not made provisions for educational screenings of its content. While classroom use would be non-commercial, it would not be considered personal use. Streaming Hulu content in a classroom setting would be a direct violation of licensing terms (section 3.2).

Amazon Prime 

When agreeing to Amazon Prime Video Terms and Conditions upon account creation, specifications state that "Amazon grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited license, during the applicable Viewing Period, to access and view the Digital Content in accordance with the Usage Rules, for personal, non-commercial, private use." 

Amazon has not made provisions for educational screenings of its content. While classroom use would be non-commercial, it would not be considered personal/private use. Streaming Amazon content in a classroom setting would be a direct violation of licensing terms (section 4h).