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Van Ruiten Family Library

kcrow Hello, and welcome to the library! My name is Karen Crow, and I am your SMHS Librarian! This library contains some the greatest tools in your academic journey here at Saint Mary's. We have provided a variety of tools in this portal to help you achieve the academic excellence that you desire. In the navigation bar on the right, you will find links to different pages that you can use to accomplish many different goals. We encourage you to look around each area of our page to understand our mission for you here; learn all that you can! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO ALL LIBRARY GUIDELINES
 
CHECK OUT BOOKS
  • Students & Staff may check out up to 5 items at any given time.
  • All items are due in 2 weeks or less. 
  • Items may be renewed if nobody is waiting for them. They may be renewed in person or by emailing the librarian.
  • Lost and/or Severely Damaged items will be charged at the cost to replace them.
  • If you want to add Pixels to our pixel-art project, please ask Mrs. Crow upon checking out, renewing (in person) or returning books.
 
 
WELCOME TO THE VAN RUITEN LIBRARY PORTAL
Contact Info:
(209) 957-3340, Ext. 262
[email protected]
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thur (A-D Days & Long Day)
  • Open 7:15 AM-11:40 AM. 
  • Closed for Lunch 11:40 AM-12:25 PM.
  • Open 12:30-4:00 PM
Tue, Fri (E-G Days)
  • Open 7:15 AM-11:50 AM. 
  • Closed for Lunch 12:00 Noon-12:45 PM. 
  • Open 12:50-4:00 PM
AM Advisory:
  • Closed for Lunch 11:30 AM-12:15 PM.
Mass:
  • Closed for Lunch 11:45 AM-12:25 PM.
Early Release:
  • Closed for Lunch 11:45- 12:25 PM.
Late Start:
  • Closed for Lunch 11:30- 12:15 PM.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY BOOKS WILL BE DUE BEFORE SUMMER

ALL BOOKS WILL BE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 10TH .

AVID READERS: Please talk to Mrs. Crow about Summer Reading… and be sure to take a look at Sweet Summer Reading on your Sora Account!

SORA SWEET SUMMER READS!

Come one, come all Bookworms!!! If you enjoy reading, please be sure to take a look at this year’s Summer Sweet Reads that will be added to your Sora app on Monday, May 13th. All titles: Elementary, Middle & High will be added to your app.
Don’t know how to access the Sora App? Stop by the library and ask Mrs. Crow for assistance.

LIBRARY CHANGES

Things are changing in the library! In order to help Mrs. Crow to assist you with your research, we have made the following changes:

 

From now on, it's all about studying, reading, and quiet activities like working on assignments and using computers. No more hanging out – let's keep noise levels down and avoid distractions like playing games or watching videos without headphones.

 

Remember, those not engaged in these activities will be asked to leave. Let's work together to make the library a place for focused learning and concentration!

 

 

PRINTER FEES
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO COME PREPARED TO PAY—AND WHO PAY IT FORWARD!

 

If you come to PRINT, please come prepared to PAY. The Emergency Fund is getting VERY SMALL because folks are NOT paying back—but they are expecting others to pay for them.

WE CANNOT USE YOUR STUDENT ID CARD!

 

Copies are 10 cents per page (single-sided or double-sided).

Printer Cards ($1, $3, $5) are available at:

the Ram Store with your ID card

the library for Cash

The library cannot make change for more than $5.

Please plan accordingly!

 

HOW DOES THE LIBRARY CHOOSE WHAT BOOKS TO PURCHASE?
The librarian looks at the Library Bill of Rights, standards for school children K-12 listed in the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the State of California's Education Department. She meets with your teachers for their suggestions, asks you for your suggestions, and checks sources such as Common Sense Media, Award Winners and Best Seller Lists. She also scours book reviews to ensure that you have the best quality reading experience possible.
THE LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS
 
The American Library Association (ALA) affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
  1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
  2. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
  3. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
  4. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
  5. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
  6. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; inclusion of age reaffirmed January 23, 1996.
 
COMING SOON!
WE EXPECT MORE INFORMATION BEFORE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the State of California's Education Department have established the following standards for school children to learn Library Research skills and Information Literacy skills.