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

1. How long can I keep the book(s) I checked out?
2. Are there fines for overdue books?
3. What is the Information Literacy Question?
4. How do I find books in the library?
5. What is the OPAC?
6. How many books may I check out?

How long can I keep the book(s) I checked out?

Books are checked out for a two week time period and may be renewed two 
times.  Please bring the book to the library when renewing.  Please check 
with Mrs. Parks if additional time is needed.

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Are there fines for overdue books?

No, middle school students are not charged fines for overdue books.  
Students will be asked to pay the replacement cost for lost or damaged books.

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What is the Information Literacy Question?

Several times a month, Mrs. Parks submits an Information Literacy Question 
to the student body.  The object of this question is to provide students the 
opportunity to practice information retrieval skills from a variety of 
sources and formats (reference books, periodicals, online catalog, 
databases, etc.).  Students are encouraged to search for the answer in the 
library and submit the answer on a special form.  Periodically, Mrs. Parks 
has a drawing for special books and/or prizes from the correct answers.

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How do I find books in the library?

Check out the OPAC!  You can also ask Mrs. Parks or Ms. Binkley.

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What is the OPAC?

The OPAC is the Online Public Access Catalog on the computer, also known as 
the card catalog or the catalog.  All information about the books and 
resources we have in our library can be found on the OPAC.  (Check out the 
LINKS page to get to the OPAC!) All of the computers in the library access 
this catalog.  Look for the Meigs Online Library Catalog icon on each 
computer desktop. Students and staff can find out the resources in this 
library, as well as access research databases, from any computer by 
accessing the link from TeacherWeb or the MNPS website.

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How many books may I check out?

Students may check out two books at a time for a ten day time period.

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