Welcome! The library staff at South Library look forward to meeting you. Come and introduce yourself! We are here to assist you with your reference and research needs. Please ask if you need help finding a book, navigating a subscription database, or using technology. We are here to help you find the information you need – when you need it!
staff
Carolyn Kinsella, Information Specialist (Librarian)
Rose Ann Rakidzic, Library Aide
student volunteers
MCHS South Library utilizes student volunteers to assist in daily activities. Students who are interested in helping out during their resource should contact Ms. Kinsella or Ms. Rakidizic at the beginning of the semester.
hours 7:30am to 3:30pm
getting to the library
before and after school (no pass required)
Everyone is welcome. Please check in with Ms. Kinsella or Ms. Rakidzic.
during the school day
Every student entering the library during the regular school day must have a pass and a current student MCHS ID.
resource pass
These guarantee you access to computers ahead of anyone on a planner pass should we not have enough available.
1. Get a resource pass from your classroom teacher (not your resource teacher).
2. Report to your resource class as usual. Your resource teacher will sign your pass and excuse you to the library.
3. At the library, please report to the attendance desk. You will need to give your resource pass to the library aide and show your school ID, for attendance.
Your resource pass will remain at the attendance desk until you leave the library. Before you return to class, the time will be stamped on your resource pass.
planner pass
1. Have your resource teacher
sign a planner pass to the library.
2.
At the library, please report to the attendance desk. You will need to give your planner pass to the library aide and show your school ID, for attendance.
Your planner will remain at the attendance desk until you leave the library. Before you return to class, the library aide will sign your planner pass.
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resources provided by the central library
over 10,000 books
online catalog: Alexandria
subscription databases
60 wireless laptops
30 desktop computers
scanners
video and still digital cameras
popular magazines for leisure reading
local and Chicago newspapers
photocopying and printing without charge for school use
checkout
books: 3 weeks, renewable unless there is a hold
magazines: 3 weeks, except the most current magazine
reference books: overnight only
video digit cameras for a class assignment: 2 days ($5 deposit )
still digital cameras for a class assignment: 2 days
($5 deposit )
overdue fines
books & magazines: 10 cents per school day
reference books: $1 per school day
video digital cameras: $5 per school day
still digital cameras: $5 per school day
checking out books from Central Library
All students and faculty may checkout books from either Central or South Library.
Books move daily between the South and Central Library. This means you may checkout a book from either library and return a book to either library. In addition, let a librarian know if you would like a book sent from Central library for you to pick up at South Library. Books are usually ready for you to checkout from South Library the next day.
available to purchase at the south library
blank CD $.25
blank DVD $1
blank mini DVD tapes: $5
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