KHS Library Info

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I find in the library?	Fiction, non-fiction and reference books, audio books, computers, magazines, and a few supplies and helpful library staff.
What can I do in the library?	Find great books to read for fun and school, do homework, get help with research, use a computer for school work, find high quality web resources, print an assignment and get instruction and support with technology.
When is the library open?	Library hours are approximately 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Any occasional changes to our schedule will be posted on the entrance door to the library.
What are the library rules?	Proper behavior is important in the library. Quietly doing school work, reading, and using computers only for school work are examples of proper behavior.
Do I need a library card to check out books?	Yes, an ID card or other picture ID is required. See the library staff if you have questions. You may also check out books, books on tape, Play-a-ways, CD, or magazines.
How many items may I check out?	We recommend that you have no more than four items out at a time, though the computer won't stop you until you have ten items checked out.
When are items due?	All items except reference books are due in three weeks. Reference books may be checked out after school and returned before school the next day.
What happens if I have overdue or lost books?	You need to return books on time. However, you may at times get special permission to check out books even when you have an overdue item. If a book is lost you will be charged the replacement cost. Year books will be held until all fines are paid.
May I check out videos and DVDs?	Only staff members may check out videos and DVDs.
May I use computers for email, games and other personal activities?	Computers are to be used for school work only. If you aren't doing school-related work, you will be asked to log off of the computer.
May I make photocopies in the library?	Yes. There is a coin operated copy machine.
What is my computer printing quota each month?	You are allowed sixty pages of printing per month. If you need information from the internet, be sure to copy and paste to a word document before printing. This will help avoid unintentional printing.
How do I access databases from home?	The library has bookmarks that list databases/passwords for using databases at home.
Can I look at the library catalog from home?	Not at this time.
Who works in the library?	Gail Anderson is the new librarian and Pam Chittick is the new Library Para-educator.

The Kamiak High School Library strives to be an integral part of the school's total instructional program. The Library is designed to provide comprehensive support, instruction and materials to all Kamiak students and staff. Our mission is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas, information and technology.

The library offers an extensive collection (more than 30,000 items) of print and non-print resources including books, magazines, newspapers, online reference sources, books on tape, play-a-ways, video tapes, and CD-ROM's. Our resources have been specifically selected to support the instructional program at Kamiak High School. Because of that focus we will usually have more resources on specific curriculum topics than a public library.

The library staff is new this year (2007-08). Gail Anderson is moving from Mountlake Terrace High School to take the vacancy left when Pat Matsuzawa retired. Pam Chittick is moving from the Kamiak computer lab to the library assistant job left when Darrilyn Martin retired.