Library+Information+for+Teachers

The following equipment may be checked out from the library. Please read the  A reminder will be emailed on Fridays. You can reserve the following items by phone (Ext. 18691), email (jscheda@cps.edu) or in person.
 * Library Equipment: **
 * LCDs + Cart (5)
 * Flip Video Power Adapter (1)
 * Flip Video Tripod (1)
 * Digital Cameras (2)
 * Document Cameras (4)
 * Flat TV/DVD player (1/each)
 * Mobile Laptop Cart (29 working laptops)
 * iPad Cart (10 iPads)
 * Chromebook mobile Cart (19 Chromebooks)
 * Note:**
 * 1) Before checking out mobile carts, teachers and students must sign the required forms.
 * 2) Teachers are encouraged to bring the students to the library for iPads and Chromebooks.
 * 3) Mobile carts cannot be checked out for //two consecutive days.// However, a teach could check out for a 2nd or 3rd day under the condition that no one has reserved the cart on that day before 8:00am.


 * Other Equipment Available in the Library **
 * Printer
 * Scanner
 * Scantron machines (Professional Library)

Loan period: 30days //**Audiobooks and DVDs** **(up to three)**// Loan period: 1 week Renewal period: 1 week //No overdue fines// Teachers can renew the checked out items by phone (Ext. 18691), email (jscheda@cps.edu) or in person.
 * Circulation Policy - Teachers **
 * //Books (unlimited as needed from the main library collection)//**

**Library Professional Collection:** Books from the professional collection in Room 206 (Professional Library) should be checked out/in at the Library Circulation Desk. Teachers may check out up to ten books at a time with a loan period of 30 days. Same renewal policy.

**Small Groups of Students: A teacher may send up to five students to the library with a pass during class.** Students are admitted into the library on a space-available basis. If you are sending more than **five** students, you need to sign up for a **class visit**.

Two Advisory classes stationed in the library. With limited space, teachers can only send students to the library to check out books with a pass during Advisory.
 * Advisory in the library: **

** Sign up well in advance for library research projects. ** Some research projects require several days at a time in the library. In order for everyone to have the best chance for library use, teachers interested in conducting class research projects are encouraged to sign up as early as possible. PLAN EARLY AND SIGN UP EARLY!
 * Library Research Projects: **


 * Recommendation for library book purchases **

Because the library strives to support the curriculum needs of our teachers and students, faculty members are strongly encouraged to take an active role in library book purchases. Book recommendations are ongoning and always welcome.

**Reserve Library Space/Library Computer Lab (front) or View Your Reservation Online:** You may schedule the library time for your classes by phone (Ext. 18691), email (jscheda@cps.edu) or in person. Only **1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th** periods are available for you to reserve. You could check the library schedule at http://westinghousecollegepreplibrary.wikispaces.com/Reservation

You can reserve your space in the Library Media Center on your own. Please ask Mrs.Scheda to sign you up on Google Calendar-Library Media Center. Please remember to inform the librarian of your research topics and your reservations so that the librarian can better prepare for your class projects.
 * Reserve Library Media Center Computer Lab (back) **