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Teacher Cards
Public, private and home school teachers may apply for a Teacher Card. Items taken out on a Teacher Card are intended for classroom use and are the responsibility of the borrowing teacher.
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Card applications are available at the circulation desks. |
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A maximum of 35 books may be checked out for 28 days. |
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Overdue charges accrue at the normal rates. (15¢ per day per book - $1.00 per day per DVD/video) |
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Due to limited resources, we must restrict the number of books and videos taken on a single subject. Important! Pick up an authorization slip from a librarian before going to the checkout desk. |
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Renewals* may be allowed on an item-by-item basis depending on demand and resources and must take place at the branch where the original checkout occurred. No phone requests. |
*Materials on hold may not be renewed.
Class Visits
We encourage teachers to bring their classes to the Library. We can provide many services tailored to your needs. To make your visit successful:
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Schedule visits at least two weeks in advance. (Please notify us if you are unable to keep your appointment.) |
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Tell us what you would like the class visit to entail. |
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Arrive on time. |
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Due to limited resources, we must restrict the number of books and videos taken on a single subject. Important! Pick up an authorization slip from a librarian before going to the checkout desk. |
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Remind students to bring their library cards. Or, if they need cards, pick up the forms and return them at least one month in advance of the visit. Library cards will be mailed to student's home address prior to visit. |
What We Can Do For Your Class
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Library tours |
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Computer training |
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Discuss library resources for your particular assignment |
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Reference materials instruction |
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Booktalks to introduce interesting books to students |
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Introduce your class to books on a subject being studied |
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Story programs for ALL ages (Children's Services only) |
If there are any other services you would like us to provide, please let us know.
Librarian Visits
Let us come to you! With advance notice, our librarians can give a classroom presentation tailored to the needs and interests of your students. We can:
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Discuss reference tools such as encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, etc. |
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Introduce books on topics of your choice to help with assignments. |
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Give booktalks to introduce interesting books to students |
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Present story programs for ALL ages (Children's Services only) |
Our Staff will also:
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Speak to faculty groups about our resources and services. |
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Speak to parents' groups on the importance of reading and libraries. |
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Speak at career days. |
Homework Helpers
Children's Services - Given one month's notice, staff will develop a Homework Helper - an annotated bibliography of the library's resources on a given topic, with guidelines for finding supplemental material.
Teen Services - Given one month's notice, staff will develop a Homework Helper - an annotated bibliography of the library's resources on a given topic, with guidelines for finding supplemental material.
Assignment Tips
Whenever possible make sure your students have a written description of their assignment with your requirements clearly stated. This will allow us to provide assistance in finding needed materials instead of second-guessing the assignment, which often happens when a student is unable to describe the assignment accurately.
Encourage students to do their own illustrations or use the internet. Each year many library books have photographs and illustrations cut or torn out for reports. Remind your class NOT to deface library materials.
Assignment Alerts (Children's Services only)
Help us assist your students by letting us know in advance about major assignments. Use our Assignment Alert sheet. We will make materials available to a greater number of students by setting a one-week loan period or by creating a reserve shelf (in-library use only) of materials related to your topic. Copies of the Assignment Alert sheet are available at the Main and Branch Libraries at both the Children's and Adult Reference desks.
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Give us at least one week's notice. |
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Visit the Library and become familiar with the materials available - this way you will not ask your students for three to five references and no encyclopedias when only one or two books are available on the topic |
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Encourage your students to use magazine and newspaper articles and pamphlets in addition to books. (Some items available only at the Main Library.) |
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Try not to give all students identical assignments or to assign the same topic as another teacher - although we have a sizable collection, we do not, for example, have 90 fourth grade level books on the Chumash Indians. |
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A Teacher Notification slip will be given to students when desired materials are not available or assignment instructions are not clear. |
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