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Contact Information:
Principal: Mr. Greg Jadlos
Main Office Secretary:
Mrs. Lory Richard

Address:
29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, New York 13676
Phone: 315-265-2000 ext. 809
Fax: 315-265-8134

Welcome to the Potsdam High School Library
29 Leroy Street, Potsdam, New York 13676  Phone:  315-265-2000 ext. 700
TBA, High School Librarian
Mrs. Cheryl Morganti, After School Library Aide

Library Links :   FAQ's | Library Handbook | Research & Reference Help | Documentation Using the MLA | Formatting Guide Using the MLA | Links for Teachers | Grades 9 - 12 Library Skills Curriculum

Library Handbook
Role of the Library:
The main role of the library is to be the foundation for, an integral part of, and an extension of the  total school curriculum.  The library attempts to provide in an information rich world, the availability of, the access to, and the use of a wide range of resources to incorporate with textbook information in the classroom.  The library provides support materials to students and teachers and provides structures and planned opportunities for students to develop a full range of library and information skills which are most effectively learned when integrated with the needs and activities of the classroom.  (Eisenberg and Berkowitz)

Location, Hours, Facilities:
LOCATION:  The library is located near the main entrance to the building across from the cafeteria.
HOURS:  The library is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FACILITIES:  The library houses a circulation area, main study/reading area, magazine reading area, computer lab, the main collection area, conference room, office, periodical's room, and storerooms.

Please schedule the Library Conference Room in advance with Mrs. Twyman to avoid conflicts.

Information Regarding Using the Library:
For Students:
1.    Students must sign up before homeroom on the study hall sheets provided for each period.The student then comes directly to the library where attendance is taken and the study hall teacher notified.
2.   Since classes use the library for research not every period is available every day.  It will vary from day to day.
3.   The rules for signing up:

Sign up only yourself and not others.
Underclassmen may sign up for only one period a day,  if more time is needed see the librarian.
Seniors may sign up for more than one.
Sign up before the homeroom bell.
If you sign up and then need to go somewhere else, please let the librarian know.

For Teachers:
Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the library to do research.  Please schedule library time with the librarian at least the day before because the sign-up sheet for the intended period will not be put out.  Since classes do use the library periodically, teachers should not send a student unless they have checked first.

Basic Rules for Library Behavior:
1.  Quiet talking is okay.
2.  Must be working:  doing research, books open, reading magazines, using the computers, etc.
3.  Not allowed in back rooms except with tutors or other teacher supervision.
4.  No food or drink is allowed out of the cafeteria.
5.  May get a pass from librarian to:   locker, use phone, or guidance office.
6.  Must ask bring a presigned pass for other destinations such as art room, music room, or gym.
7.  Those who come to library who are not signed up or who do not present a pass from the teacher who sent them, will be turned into the main office.

Basic Rules for Computer Use in the Library:
1.  The main purpose of having computers is for school work:  no games, no chatting, e-mail may be checked before school and after 3:15, and, no Instant Messages.  Violators will lose computer privileges.
2.  It is expected that all students follow the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for technology which is printed in the student handbook and online.
3.  Excessive printing is discouraged.  If multiple copies of a document are needed, please make one copy and take it to the teacher who assigned it to be duplicated elsewhere.

Information Regarding Circulation:
1.  Books are signed out for a two week period and can be renewed  (it is not necessary to have the book to renew).  Anyone is welcome to borrow books.
2.  Magazines are not allowed out of the room (they are irreplaceable.) However, particular articles will be copied for use upon request  -please ask!
3.  Most reference material is not allowed out of the room.  However, again, particular pages will be copied for use upon request - please ask.
4.  Overdue Materials:  Borrowers are responsible for materials.  Overdue notices are sent to those who owe materials past the due date.  Please either return the item promptly - others may need it - or renew it if you still need it. Bills for materials signed out will be written at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year.  Borrowers are financially responsible for the cost of replacing lost items.
5.  Interlibrary Loan:  We are part of the St. Lawrence-Lewis Library System which gives us access to materials in school, public, and college libraries. We can borrow from any of these libraries.

Services Available:
1.  Interlibrary loan - described above.
2.  OPAC - Online Public Access Catalog - We are fully automated and networked using software called Mandarin.   The OPAC  can be used in the library and in any classroom or lab in the building.  Printed results of the search can obtained and the OPAC indicates to the user if the item is available or signed out.
3.    Magazines - the library subscribes to a variety of magazines for student use.  The library also stores back issues of magazines for five years.  Articles can be copied for student use. Articles in magazines not owned by us can be interlibrary loaned.  The library has access to several Internet-based databases which have full text articles.
4.     Indexes - the library has access to WilsonWeb which indexes periodicals providing the user  with abstracts of the articles and in many cases the full text of the articles.
5.   Computer Lab - the library houses a small computer lab which is available from 7:30 to 5:30 daily.  Its primary purpose is for school work and research.  Internet access is provided as long as the student follows and respects the AUP.
6.   Collection - the library collection is composed of:  fiction,  nonfiction (the main collection), college and careers, reference,  children's books (very small),  videos,  periodicals, computer/technology:   software and books, and reserved books.
7.  Reserved Materials - Any teacher may place items on reserve at the circulation desk for student assignments.  The student may sign the reserved item out for one period.