Van Ruiten Family Library

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.
MOST items are due in 2 weeks or less.
7 DAY Books: are due within the same school week. They should preferably be returned within 24 hours.
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 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM M-F

LIBRARY HOURS 2024-25

A-D Days

Open 7:15 AM - 11:40 AM
Closed for Lunch:
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Open 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

E-G Days

Open 7:15 AM - 12:00 Noon
Closed for Lunch:

12:00 Noon -12:45 PM

Open 12:45 PM - 4:00

PM

A-G Days

Open 7:15 AM - 11:40 AM
Closed for Lunch:
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Open 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

AM Advisory Closed for Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Mass Closed for Mass 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM Closed for Lunch 11:30 AM -12:15 PM
Early Release Closed for Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM The Library MAY close early. Watch the Teleram.	Late Start Closed for Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Library Rules

LIBRARY RULES

In order to help Mrs. Crow to assist you with your research, PLEASE come to the library ONLY to

study, read, and do quiet activities like working on assignments and using computers. Do not hang out – let's keep noise levels down and avoid distractions like playing games or watching videos without headphones. There are many other places you can go if you wish to hang out and game.

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

PRINTER FEES
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO COME PREPARED TO PAY—AND to those 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.

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.
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.
Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
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.

The Van Ruiten Library Collection Development Policy

INFORMATION LITERACY STANDARDS for STUDENTS

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.