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HOURS

Monday - Friday 
7:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.


STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION

Address
Sterling Secondary Media Center 
308 E. Washington 
Sterling, KS 67579
Phone

620-278-2171
866-278-2171 (toll free)

Fax
620-278-3237
Website
www.usd376.com/media/library.htm

EXPECTATIONS

    • Please be respectful of the learning environment.  Adult behavior is expected at all times.
    • Enter the library quietly so others are not disturbed.
    • Enjoy food and drink outside of the library.
    • Treat library materials and equipment with care.
    • Ask for help when you need it.

What does the Library Media Center have to offer?

More than just BOOKS!

  • Research, reference, and pleasure reading books
  • Magazines & newspapers
  • Accelerated Reader books and lists
  • VHS videos, DVDs, CDs and cassette tapes
  • Interlibrary Loan services (ILL)
  • Computer use (including word processing, printing, scanning, Internet use and laptop checkout)
  • OPAC (computer card catalog)
  • Computer databases for research: Electric Library, World Book Online, Thomson Gale, SIRS Discoverer, FirstSearch and more -- these are AWESOME resources! (NOTE:  These can be accessed from home. See staff for details.)
  • Kansas Library Card, including access to digital audiobooks, music & more!
  • TV/media carts, digital camera, video cameras, multimedia projectors, VHS and DVD recording and dubbing
  • Microfilm reader/printer for old issues of The Sterling Bulletin newspaper
  • Photocopy machine
  • Special events and reading promotion programs

Library Policies

How long can items be checked out of the library media center?

  • Books 
    • Due on the 15th of each month  (checked out at least 2 weeks)
  • Magazines
    • 1 week checkout period
  • Reference 
    • Some are overnight check out, others are library use only

How many items can I check out at once?

  • You may check out five items (including two magazines).  If you need more, please visit with library staff to make arrangements.
Do I have to pay fines?
  • There are no fines for overdue materials.  After your materials have been overdue for one month, you will be asked to return them or pay a replacement cost.  If overdues are not taken care of, you will lose library privileges.
Can I use the library's digital camera and camcorderes for school projects?
  • Yes, as long as you are acting responsibly and following school policies.  Seniors may use them for senior projects, and other students may use them for class-related work with teacher supervision.


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