Westview High School Library
 
 
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Circulation periods, renewals, computer usage
Resources for each subject as well as teacher project sheets
Links to public library databases as well as Opposing Viewpoints and e-books
Citing references, in-text citations, electronic sources
Standards for information learning
Requesting lab time, library instruction, resources
Library staff information, library mission, contact information
Services for Faculty
Site Map
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Butcher Paper
Catalog
Conference Room
Copy Services
Display Cases
English/Reading Teachers
 
 
 

Butcher (Roll Paper)

White paper is ordered for teacher use. If you send students down to retrieve some, they will need to know how much to cut as the roll is not to leave the library.
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Catalog

The library catalog is accessible via your computer. Click here while on campus to access the catalog. You will be able to check item availability including videos/DVDs.
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Conference Room

The library conference room is NOT scheduled through the library. Please contact Valerie Cox at ext. 4606.
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Copy Services

  • There is a copy machine available in the library to copy reference materials for students.
  • The copy machine in the Copy Room is not available for use by students, even if they are TA's (Teacher Assistants). Do not send students down to make copies on that machine. Copy service is available with a 24 hour turnaround, although most jobs are completed more quickly. Please do not send copy requests to the library with an 'emergency' note unless it is 5-10 copies total. Copy request forms are available in the Faculty Work Room (Admin bldg.) and the Copy Room (Library bldg.). .
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Display Cases

The library display cases may be reserved to show student work. Please call ext. 4625 to reserve them. This is a great way to showcase our students' talents.
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English/Reading Teachers

We have several databases that have been purchased for our school. These are Opposing Viewpoints, Global Issues, and Literature Resource Center. Please click here to access the database page. In addition, the State Library through a grant, has purchased many other databases for Arizona residents to use. Click here for access to these.

However, you may still want to require your students to obtain a public library card as many more databases are available through their website. Any student who lives in Maricopa County is eligible for a card from both the Phoenix Library System and the Maricopa County system. Directions to the libraries and database access is available by clicking here.

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Lamination

Lamination service is available. Materials must be less than 24 inches wide and cannot be thick, stapled, or with irregularities. Please remember to leave a note with your name along with the items to be laminated. Lamination service only occurs on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you drop off materials on other days, they will be delivered to you laminated on Friday.
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Library/Computer Lab Use

Entire Class
  • Lab time is self-reserved by using the ID Lab Scheduling wiki. You may request editing access by clicking on the link and then clicking the "Request Access" button and entering your email address. You will receive an email when your editing privileges have been approved. Directions on editing the wiki are available on each week's page. Note that you may only reserve one side of the lab which has approximately 33 computers when all are working.
  • Library time may be requested by calling ext. 4625. You will need to note the date, period(s), activity, the number of students in your class, as well as the amount of time required.
  • Substitutes are not allowed to bring classes to the lab or library, so plan accordingly.
  • You are responsible for the discipline of your students; the lab/library rules are the Westview School rules. Please do not leave your students unsupervised.
  • You can monitor your students' computers from the teach computers on the platform. Please ask the librarian/library clerk for the information to log into Vision.
  • Students must clean up their work area before they leave.
  • Ensure that your students have a task to accomplish when scheduling lab or library time.
  • Additional resources/materials for students can often be provided by discussing the project in advance with the librarian. See Library Instruction.
Individual Student Use
  • Only Reading and English teachers can send students to the library for SSR books. Only one student may be sent at a time with your classroom pass.
  • Students may use the library before and after school as well as during their lunch period if space is available. .
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Library/Lab Rules

  • In compliance with Westview school rules, students may not use the following in the library or lab at any time: cell phones, iPods, mp3s, CD players.
  • There is no eating or drinking
  • School dress code is in effect before/after school also.
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Library Instruction

The library staff would like to provide your students with instruction to correlate with your instruction. Please discuss your needs with the librarian. We are very happy to custom design instruction to meet your objectives. A related service, pathfinder development, is also available for any of your projects.
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Overhead Projectors

Overhead projectors are available. The library also has carts that can be checked out separately. Please request one by calling ext. 4625. When you need a bulb replacement, please send a student to the library with the old one so we can give you the correct type.
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Pathfinders

Pathfinders are resource listings for a particular subject area. They include subject terms to assist students in locating materials on a topic, listings of books and reference materials available at the library, and prescreened web sites. Pathfinders have already been prepared for general subject areas, and are available here. Please email the librarian if you would like anything added to your department's pathfinder.

If you are doing a project with your class and would like a specialized internet resource pathfinder prepared, please call 4626. This greatly reduces the amount of time students need to spend searching for resources, and it ensures tha appropriate sites will be utilized. An example of a pathfinder correlated to Animal Farm is available here.
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Printing

Black and white printing is available in the library and the computer lab. Color printing is available for $1.00/per page. If you need to print something, such as certificates, and you feel the cost should be waived, you will get an administrator to approve your request. The Librarian will arrange the printing for you.
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Software Available in the Library/Lab

  • Word
  • Access
  • Excel
  • Publisher
  • Powerpoint
  • Adobe Reader
  • a DVD burner is available, but not capable of doing high-volume duplication; copyrighted materials will not be duplicated.
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Suggest a Purchase

If the library collection appears to need more resources in a particular area, please send an email to the librarian describing this. If there is a specific book that you feel would be an asset, you may also forward that information.
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Teacher Check-Out

Teachers may request books on a particular subject for use in their classroom for projects and research. Books may also be placed on "reserve" in the library so that your students may use them while in the library, but they cannot check them out. Call ext. 4625 if you would like to use this service.
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Videos/TVs/DVD/VCR

  • The library has many videos/DVDs available for teacher check-out. They are all cataloged in the Catalog which is available from all computers on campus.
  • TVs and VCR/DVDs must be reserved in advance with the Library Clerk (ext 4625).
  • The process for showing a video is outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
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