The library is open on school days and school hours until after the last term. During school holidays the library will remain closed.

All students can become library members. They are provided with a Membership Card, containing a barcode, which is valid until their graduation day. The card reveals no personal data, but is necessary for library usage and services .

Users are requested to leave their personal belongings at the entrance of the library. Silence will be kept at reading time. Smoking, eating, drinking and cell phones are prohibited .

Library material can be lent at home (exterior lending) or for school (interior lending). Users may search the library shelves for books or search the on-line catalogue on the special station next to the entrance. At any time they may ask for the teacher-librarian's help. Reference material such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, periodicals, or rare or valuable books may not be used outside the library. The same goes for the videocassettes.

Lending is automated by the ABEKT library software program. All members may borrow up to two books for fifteen days with an extension of a fortnight (as long as the material hasn't been reserved in the meantime). Users may also borrow the same books a week later .

Second-day overdue material will be charged with a virtual penalty. Three penalties in a row will uphold borrowing rights for a month. Borrowing is strictly personal and may not be transferred to another user .

Users are solely responsible for the condition of the material they borrow. Destroyed material will be replaced by the user or will be paid for according to its current value plus delivery expenses.

No material may leave the premises unless borrowed. A check-out can be necessary at any time and for any user without exception. Members are requested to show understanding and cooperate .

COMPUTER USAGE

The library enables computer usage and Internet navigation for educational or personal reasons or practice .

Freedom of speech is ensured and the individual's rights are protected as long as they align with the school's educational nature and moral principles.

library catalogue search, Microsoft Office Programs, OCR and photo scanning, digital educational material access, websearch machines, webmail services, newsletters

Computer users are requested to join the daily waiting list. Priority is given to school projects. The library reserves the right to cancel the list, if necessary

Any alteration on computer settings is strictly prohibited. Destructions due to heavy negligence or purposeful meddling will be compensated by the user

Files can only be saved in USB flashes, cd-r, cd-rw, dvd-r, dvd-rw, freely provided for school projects

Program copying is illegal and therefore prohibited.

PHOTOCOPY - PRINTING POLICY

The library is a non-profit school section and complies with international copyright standards . Free printing and photocopy services are provided to users for school projects and are charged with minimum cost for personal reasons. Please consult the teacher-librarian on the subject.

All members must respect and follow rules if they wish to retain their membership status.

The library reserves the right to alter Rules and Regulations after ensuring the School Library Committee's approval.

Any alteration will be published on the noticeboard, the website and members will be notified.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, LIFELONG LEARNING AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

MAGOULA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

4 Omirou Str, 19018 Magoula, tel: 210-5552079, fax: 210-5559715