Welcome to the McLean High School Library's website! Here you will find information on the library's resources, circulation policies, services including items for sale, staff members, and expectations of the students. If you have any questions about the library or an assignment you are working on, visit our Ask a Librarian page which contains contact information for our librarians.
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Resources
The MHS library has a variety of resources for your academic needs as well as your personal enjoyment. The library has an extensive collection of nonfiction and fiction books, and a reference collection of general and specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and almanacs. Videos, CDs, and DVDs are available for use. The library subscribes to a variety of magazines and three daily national newspapers. Library computers provide access to Microsoft Word, the catalog, and internet resources.
The online resources are also available at home. Access information is available by logging on to your FCPS 24/7 Blackboard account using a link from the library home page or the MHS home page.
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7:00 AM-4:00 PM on Monday & Thursday
7:00 AM-3:30 PM on Tuesday & Wednesday
7:00 AM-3:00 PM on Friday
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Circulation Procedures
Students give their student ID number to the library staff when checking out books. Three books at a time may be checked out for three weeks. Books may be renewed for an additional three weeks. Fines are charged for overdue books, at a rate of $.10 per day for a maximum charge of $10.00 per book.
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The library offers the following services:
- Research assistance — books & online resources
- Recommendations for school assignments or personal reading
- Printer and copier available with a minimum charge
- Access to video equipment, editing software, and scanner
- Office and art supplies available (markers, scissors, glue, etc.)
- Poster board, CDs, DVDs, & transparencies are available for sale
Staff
- Mrs. Joan McCarthy, Librarian
- Mrs. Lorri Culhane, Librarian
- Mrs. Lidia Martin, Administrative Assistant
Expectations
The library is a place for quiet study and homework. Guided student collaboration is welcome. Students are expected to:
- Talk quietly
- Leave food, candy, and drinks outside
- Turn off cell phones
- Remove headsets during the school day
- Use computers only for school work while following the acceptable use policy. Use of E-mail, online shopping, and games are not allowed on school computers.