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Frequently Asked Questions

Interlibrary Loan

Staff

 

Name Title Phone Ext.
Pam Gannon-pgannon@lps.org Library Media Specialist 434
Paula McClung-pmcclung@lps.org Library Media Specialist 234
Shawn Soper-ssoper@lps.org GP Computer Lab Supervisor 235 / 309
Michael Reinmiller-mreinm@lps.org Audio/Video Technician 233
Lisa Ford -lford2@lps.org Production Room Clerk 264

 

Contact Us for a Variety of Media Services

 

WHAT WHO EXT.
Archives Paula 234
AV Equipment Michael 233
Bindery Information Pam 434
Collaborative Planning for Class Projects & Information Literacy Instruction Pam & Paula 234/335
Computer Lab Schedule & Supervision Shawn 235/309
Copy Machines Lisa 264
Cut-up Magazines for Class Projects Pam 434
Digital Cameras/Lap Tops/Projectors/TV-VCR's Michael 233
Equipment Repair Michael 233
Laminating Lisa 264
Literacy Bag-Check Out Pam 434
LPSDO Film/Video Library Checkout Michael 233
Media Conference, Room-Scheduling, Media Display Cases Pam & Paula 434/234
Sound Equipment Setup Michael 233
Taping of Class Projects/Editing Michael 233
Taping Off-Air Programs Michael 233
Vertical Files - Check Out Pam 434

 

Hours

Q: What hours is the media center open?
A: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Materials & Equipment

Q: How long may I have a book, magazine or video that I borrow?
A:

Books and sound books can be checked out for three weeks. Magazines and videos are limited and can only be checked out for one week.

Reference books can only be checked out for overnight use with the library media specialist's permission.

 
Q: Can materials be renewed?
A: Yes.
 
Q Where can I find actual newspaper clippings, pamphlets, pictures and brochures on various topics?
A: The media center maintains vertical files with up-to-date information in these formats. They are stored next to the circulation desk. Please ask a library media specialist for assistance in retrieving these files.
 
Q: What A/V equipment is available to students for school projects?
A: Students may borrow a boombox, digital camera or a video camera (VHS) for school related projects. We also offer overnight checkout of the Alpha Smart keyboard for word processing projects.

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Fines

Q: Are there fines for materials not returned on time?
A: Yes. Fines accrue at 5¢ per day.

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Interlibrary Loan

Q: Can I borrow books from other schools in the district?
A: Yes. Contact your library media specialist for assistance.
 
Q: Does the media center coordinate interlibrary loan with Lincoln City Libraries?
A: No. You will need to visit the Lincoln City Libraries to borrow materials, however, you may access the Lincoln City Libraries online catalog in the LHS Media Center.

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Map

Q: Where are resources located in the media center?
A:

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Computer Use

Q: What are the guidelines for computer use in the media center and the adjoining general purpose lab?
A:

Check your student planner on PAGE 9

 

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Online Databases

Q: What online databases are available for home use?
A: Following are links to databases available to LHS students from home. User names and passwords are available on request from the library media specialists at LHS.

 

ABC-Clio American Government
ABC-Clio American History
ABC-Clio Ancient History
ABC-Clio World Geography
ABC-Clio World History
Authors 4 Teens
CultureGrams
Discovering Collection
EBSCO
Grolier Online Encyclopedia
Grove Dictionary of Art
History Resource Center
Horn Book Guide
Inet Library
NebraskAccess
Nebraska Blue Book Online
netLibrary
New Book of Popular Science Grolier
NoodleTools
Opposing Viewpoints
Science Resource Center
Vertical Files for LHS Media

 

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Online Library Catalogs

Lincoln High School
Lincoln City Libraries
UNL Libraries

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Citing Sources

Q: Where can I find information that will show me how to cite my sources?
A:

Click here for access to MLA Documentation Style

Click here for access to APA Documentation Style

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For More Information Contact [Paula McClung][Shawn Soper][Pam Gannon]