Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How often is the Hillside High School Media Center open?
2. What period of time may books be borrowed?
3. What are the operating hours of the Library Media Center?
4. May students work in the library during lunch periods?
5. May students visit the media center during their scheduled class?
6. What sources are available in the media center?
7. Do we have internet access in the media center?
8. Do student(s) and staff have access to databases from home?
9. Are there passwords one must utilize to access the Online Databases ?
10. What is the fine for overdue books?

How often is the Hillside High School Media Center open?

The media center is open on a daily basis Monday - Friday for students, 
faculty, and administration of the Hillside High School Community.

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What period of time may books be borrowed?

Students may borrow books for a two-week time period.

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What are the operating hours of the Library Media Center?

The Library Media Center is open during school and after school hours.  We 
are available from the hours of 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

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May students work in the library during lunch periods?

Students must first attend lunch.  Fifteen minutes after lunch students that
wish to do research in the library may do so after a pass has been issued.

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May students visit the media center during their scheduled class?

Students are allowed in the media center with a pass from their classroom
teacher and/or with permission from the library staff.

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What sources are available in the media center?

Many volumes of encyclopedia, biographies, novels, periodical, audio, and 
visual are available in the center.

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Do we have internet access in the media center?

Yes, Internet access is available. Please be aware of students' search and 
possible connection to additional sites outside the relm of our carefully 
selected selections.   We select kid safe sites that  present information or 
service considered useful and/or entertaining.

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Do student(s) and staff have access to databases from home?

Online databases such as the Thompson Gale and Worldbook Online are 
available throughout the school year and during the summer months for the 
Hillside High School Community from home.

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Are there passwords one must utilize to access the Online Databases ?

Yes, Please stop by and retrieve a packet of information which provides 
password(s) for remote access from out databases to your home for all of 
your research requirements.

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What is the fine for overdue books?

A fine of .05 per day will be incurred for overdue books.

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