In this page you will find information about our policies and services.  The library is open from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM.  The library is a place for reading, research and study.  It is not a place for socialization as that is usually disruptive to those students, who are working.

1. ALWAYS bring your ID and planner with you.
2. Students MUST write all textbook barcodes in planner.  Failure to do so will result in students being denied any other textbooks.
3. Eating, drinking or chewing gum is not allowed.
4. Speak softly or whisper.
5. Respect others and work quietly.
6. Give your passes to the library staff member.
7. Have the staff member sign your pass when returning to class 
8. If you have a question or can’t find something, ASK a  library staff member for help.

1. You may check out two books at a time (one per topic).
2. The checkout period is for two weeks.
3. The book may be renewed one time.
4. To checkout books, you may not have any overdue books or fines.
5. If you lose or damage a book, a fine will be applied.
6. If you checkout a book and notice that there is something wrong with it, bring it back immediately and bring it to the attention of a library staff person.
7. No fines are charged for late materials.
8. A current student picture ID card is required to check out library and textbook titles.  Your binder is also needed to check out materials.
9. New additional materials may not be issued when:

a)     A student has over due titles

b)     Unpaid fines in place and/or unreturned materials

c)     Has no student picture ID card and Reminder Binder with them.

1.      Backpacks need to be placed under tables or beside chairs for walking safety.

2.      Please keep your shoes off the furniture by placing feet on the floor.

3.      No glue is allowed.

4.      No scissors are allowed.

5.      Chairs need to be pushed back into place at the tables and computer counters.

6.      Leave your areas neat when leaving.

7.      Place books back where they go on the shelf.

8.   If you do not know where it goes exactly, place the book on the library carts.

1.      Ask for a LIBRARY LUNCH PASS from a Library staff member before school or during break.

2.      Sign clipboard with your full name, date, and pass number.

3.      Enter the library quietly.

4.      Put your pass on clipboard and sign in.

5.      Because we sometimes have classes in Library during lunch  ONLY 12 LUNCH PASSES WILL BE ISSUED. 

1.      Homework club is held in Library.  Students not in homework club may sit in conference room #206. 

2.      Have a seat and study, read or research quietly. 

3.      Students may use Internet only if they have ID card with internet sticker.

4.      Please sign in and out at front counter

5.   Library is open until 4:00p.m.  Computers will be turned off at 3:45.

1.      Check in with PE teacher.

2.      On the first day of medical condition take parent/doctor’s note to our school nurse.  See Counselor to have schedule changed.

3.      You may read, do research or homework.

4.      Students on crutches may leave the library three minutes before the bell rings, those not on crutches must stay until the bell rings.

5.   If you do not have work to do we will issue you learning packets to complete.

The Internet at VRMS will be used for school related research only!

WARNING:  If your teacher assigns research that covers a topic that is not plainly and obviously school related, you need to have that teacher write you a pass giving you permission to research it on the internet.

Topics that will be questioned by library staff include things such as video game sites, skateboarding, pop music/video sites and anything else that appears to be non-school related. 

Students are not allowed to view or send e-mail.

While you are researching on the Internet, you need to have your ID card out where library staff may see it.

We subscribe to Grolier’s online encyclopedia, if you are having trouble finding information or with a computer ASK Library staff person for help.  We are here to help you…

1.      Click on the bar at the bottom of the computer screen.  It is called OPAC.

2.      Type in your subject, and then click the keyword or subject icon.  If you know the title or author of what you are looking for, you can click that icon.

3.      The Boolean search (where you can use AND, OR, NOT) is under Power Search. Click Power Search then enter your topic.

You must ask the librarian before you print anything.

1. The first week a book is overdue will be a grace period, but the student cannot check out additional library books.
2. At the end of the second week a book is overdue, computer generated overdue notice will be sent to the student.
3. At the end of the third week a book is overdue, a bill will be sent to the student.
4. During the fourth week a book is overdue, a bill (Exhibit B) will be mailed home to parents or a telephone contact will be made through the school’s automatic phone system.
5. At the end of the sixth week or at the end of a semester, a formal letter will be sent from the site principal stating that their child’s grades, diploma, or transcripts will be held until the book is returned or the book is paid for. (Exhibit C)
6. If the student transfers to another district, a note will be made in the student’s cumulative folder that grades, diploma, and transcripts are being held because of lost or damaged books.