Welcome to the Library Media Center

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Material Selection & Acquisition
Visiting the Library
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  Hours of Operation

The library opens at 7:30 AM. The library closes at 3:37 PM.

The library is open during Lunch on Tuesday and Thursday.

The library is open during periods 1-6 for classes and individual students. Individual students need a pass.

Circulation

Identification Cards- To check items out, students must provide their school identification card. The library accepts ID cards from past years also, as well as other forms of photo identification.

Students with their class can also check out books through their teacher identifying them.

Replacement ID cards can be purchased through the student store.

Checkout Limits- Students may have three items out at any given time, although exceptions can be made if more items are needed.

Blocked Accounts- No items may be checked out when there are outstanding fines or overdue items.

Circulation Restrictions- No items may be checked out the last week of the school year.  All items, regardless of indicated due date, must be returned prior to the last week of the school year.

Circulation Periods- Most books circulate for a period of two weeks.  Reference books can be checked out overnight.

The library may impose additional restrictions on the circulation of books to provide equitable access to scarce resources.

  Why Are We Here?

DID YOU KNOW THAT STUDENTS WHO SCORE HIGHER ON TESTS  "tend to come from schools which have more library resource staff and more books, periodicals and videos, and where the instructional role of the teacher-librarian and involvement in cooperative program planning and teaching is more prominent."

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The mission of the Northridge Academy Library Media Center is to ensure that all students are effective readers and users of ideas and information

Below are the Goals of the Northridge Academy Library Media Center:

•    Provide a collection appropriate to the community served (geographical, political, economic, cultural, and social characteristics).
•    Have available and accessible a range of materials which reflect differing literary studies, and differing social, political, and religious views.
•    Defend students' right to intellectual freedom and their right to receive information.
•    Utilize the human and information resources of the community.
•    Help address district, state, and school priorities.

  About Mr. McPhee, Teacher-Librarian

Mr. McPhee attended the University of the Pacific (UOP) in Stockton, CA. In December of 1996, he graduated with a B.A. in Social Studies and a minor in International Studies and began teaching. From 1997-2001, he taught Social Studies classes at Sylmar High School and became National Board certified (AYA SS-History).

Mr. McPhee became a Teacher Librarian in the fall of 2001. In May of 2003, he earned a Masters in Education from CSU, Long Beach.

Mr. McPhee began teaching at Northridge Academy High School when it opened in the fall of 2004. He serves as the Teacher Librarian, Instructional Technology Facilitator, and has also taught Intro to Computers / Web Design.

Mr. McPhee's mission statement:

As a teacher, my goal is to live and learn daily, so that by my example, I might inspire others to live and learn, becoming life-long learners that will strive to leave this world a better place.

Use of Library Computers

The Northridge Academy Library Media Center has twenty desktops and twenty laptops loaded with a wide array of programs.

To use library computers, students must have turned in their LAUSD Acceptable Use Agreement.

By using a library computer, you agree:

•    To follow the LAUSD Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

•    To not download, save, or install any files to the computer without prior permission.

•    To not change settings on the computer.

•    To not allow another student to use your computer account.

In addition to possible disciplinary actions, computer privileges will be taken away from individuals who fail to follow the rules above.

Fines

Fines begin to accrue when library materials are overdue. The fine for an overdue item is 10 cents/item per school day. The maximum fine is $5 per item. Any fine below 50 cents is forgiven when the book is returned.

Lost or Damaged Books:

Students will be assessed the cost of lost or damaged books. Students may replace a lost/damaged book with a new book that is of the same title and comparable quality.  They must also pay a $5 book processing fee.

Expected Behavior

Patrons are expected to follow all school rules.

The week preceding finals, a "No Talking" policy is in effect.  This is to provide students a quiet place to study for their finals.

At all other times, patrons are expected to refrain from behavior that disrupts other patrons.

Visiting the Library

Visiting the library:

1.    Teachers may schedule class visits to the library by contacting Mr. McPhee. As space is limited, teachers are advised and encouraged to plan and schedule their visits well in advance.

2.   Access to the library is on a first-come, first served basis.  A maximum of two small classes or one large class may use the library at the same time.   

3. Students may access to the library during nutrition and lunch when it is open (until maximum capacity). 

4. During instructional time, students may access the library either with a class or with a pass from their teacher.

Material Acquisition & Selection

The selection of books for the Northridge Academy High School Library shall be guided by the following:

Books and other reading material will be selected for values of interest, information, and enlightenment of all students of the school.  In no case will any book be excluded because of race, nationality, or the political or religious views of the writer.

There will be the fullest practical provision of material presenting all points of view concerning the problems and issues of our times. Books or other reading material will not be removed from the library shelves because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

The LMT is ultimately responsible for selection of materials.  In doing so, the LMT will utilize surveys, statistical data, and observational data in the selection of appropriate materials.

Challenging of Materials

The procedures for challenging materials is located in LAUSD BUL-591. As a stakeholder, any parent, staff member, or student may request the reconsideration of library materials.

Book Censorship will be challenged through enlisting the cooperation of allied groups in the fields of science, education, and publishing.

About this web site

The web site content and structure was created/compiled by Mr. McPhee. Its current design was put together by Melech Mizrahi, Northridge Academy H.S. class of 2008.

Last updated November 17, 2009