Welcome to the Roosevelt Library Media Center!

Arlene Spaniol (right), Teacher Librarian, 293.4450 x2600; aspaniol@sandi.net

Emily Derry (left), School Library Technician, 293.4450, x2601; ederry@sandi.net

Library policies

The library is open most days from 30 minutes before school until 10 minutes after school, including lunches. Mrs. Spaniol, Teacher Librarian, and Mrs. Derry, Library Technician, welcome students who wish to read, check out books, use the computers, finish homework, or play games (chess, checkers, mancala, cards, and others). Whether it is on your own time or if you come with your class, you must be respectful of the library space, and everything and everyone in it. The rules are simple: no food or drink; no rowdy behavior; and no inappropriate use of the books, furniture, computers, or anything else in the library. Library use may be limited if it becomes too crowded or noisy, or if classes have signed up to use the space. Otherwise all are welcome.

Please remember...

• Books may be checked out for two weeks. You may renew a book if you need more time to finish it, unless there are other students waiting for that title.
• There are no overdue fines, but PLEASE return your books on time so other students may enjoy them.
• There is no specific limit to the number of books you may check out, but you must be responsible in keeping track of what you have.
• If you wish to use a computer to complete an assignment, you must have the assignment written in your planner and signed by the teacher who assigned the work.
  

You, and only you, are completely responsible for the use and care of library books, textbooks, computers, and any other materials belonging to the school. Excuses for lost or damaged items, or inappropriate use of computers, will not be accepted. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse.

As stated in the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, a Roosevelt student is principled. That means you act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. You take responsibility for your own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Online Library Resources

Roosevelt subscribes to several databases and online resources that should be your first stop when doing research. The information from these sources is edited, checked for accuracy, and free from advertisements and bias. Google, Yahoo, and Wikipedia have their place, but should not be your first or only source of reliable information. To access these resources, go the Roosevelt Library home page. 

Page updated 3-09-10