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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 & 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.
 
WELCOME TO THE VAN RUITEN LIBRARY PORTAL
Contact Info:
(209) 957-3340, Ext. 262
[email protected]
 
Library Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur
  • Open 7:15 AM-11:40 AM. 
  • Closed for Lunch 11:45 AM-12:30 PM. 
  • Open 12:30-4:00 PM
Tue, Fri
  • 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 11:45 AM-12:25 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.
 
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ADHERE TO ALL LIBRARY GUIDELINES
 

THANK YOU and a BIG ROUND of APPLAUSE

 

to Mrs. Madary’s English classes. They made trifold flyers about their favorite Nonfiction Book Picks and had them posted on the library’s bulletin board for all to see! Come read about their favorite nonfiction books.

NEW LIBRARY CONTENT

CURRENT ISSUES: Israel-Palestine Conflict

If you would like a better understanding of the history and issues behind today’s War between Israel and the Palestinians (Hamas and Hezbolah), you might want to take a look at our most recent addition to the library: Israel & Palestine . (Here is the URL if you need to copy/paste it into your browser. https://online.salempress.com/doi/book/10.3331/GHCT1023 )

Password: smhsrams

BIG LIBRARY READ NOVEMBER 2-16, 2023

Artie and the Wolf Moon will be available for simultaneous use in ebook and audiobook formats.

In addition to Author Interviews and Giveaways for Readers, readers also have a chance to win a BLR prize pack, including a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet, a cozy book blanket, a copy of Artie and the Wolf Moon and a cool Libby mug! Simply use #biglibraryread on social media from November 2-16th to enter! Winners will be selected on November 16th 2023.

See official rules for details.

SUMMARY:
     After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf--then watches is don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything--including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends.
     Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods--vampires are.
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.