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LRC Expectations and Procedures

Guthrie Junior High Library Resource Center

Mrs. Desi Rice Ms. Whitney Lynn
Library Media Specialist Library Media Specialist
desi.rice@guthrieps.net whitney.lynn@guthrieps.net
(405) 282-5936 ext: 8690  

 

GJHS LRC Mission Statement
It is the mission of Guthrie Junior High Library to be a resource for students by providing services and materials to foster student achievement. 

GJHS LRC Vision Statement
The Guthrie Junior High Library is a safe and welcoming environment where students develop a love of reading and learning, enhance research skills, collaborate with peers, and strengthen their college and career readiness all while acquiring the skills to be life-long learners.

 

Procedures

Expectations:

  1. Be Respectful
  2. Be Responsible
  3. Be Courteous
  4. Food and Drink are not permitted in the library

LRC Hours: M-F 8:05-3:20
Students may come to the Library between classes, during lunch or anytime their teacher allows them to come during class time. 

Check-Out Policy

Student Checkout:
Students may check out 2 books at a time.  Books are due back two weeks after the date checked out. Students may request holds on books and students may renew books multiple times as long as there are no other students requesting the book.

Lost, Damaged, Overdue Books:

  • Students are responsible for any book checked out in their name.
  • Overdue notices will be sent out bi-weekly, as needed.
  • Students accept responsibility for the cost of the book(s) that are damaged or lost.  This includes, but is not limited to, liquid and physical damage that prevents further use of the book. 
  • Overdue book(s) will not result in a monetary fine. However, books must be returned before another book can be checked out. 

LRC Organization

The Guthrie Junior High Library offers over 6,100 fiction and non-fiction titles for students and staff organized in a manner to meet the needs of all patrons. 

The collection includes:

  • Fiction
  • Non-Fiction
  • Audiobooks
  • eBooks
  • Graphic Novels
  • Biographies
  • Easy Reads
  • Spanish Titles
  • Story Collection 

Library Resource Center (LRC) Information

Useful Websites for Reading, Learning, & Research

  • Follett Destiny - Destiny Discover

    This is our library collection online. This link allows you to search for the resources we have in the Junior High Library. There are many eBooks and audiobooks available through Destiny. To read an eBook or listen to an audiobook, you must first log in and choose the option to sign in with Google. Next, click "checkout" on the book. If you have trouble logging in, let Mrs. Rice know!

  • A stack of books labeled "the book of the week" displayed prominently on a wooden table.
    FREE EBOOKS

    Our school has access to hundreds of free eBooks through First Book Marketplace. Use the link below to access directions on how to download the app. Come by the library to receive the access code and pin.

  • EBSCO Host

    Username: guthriejh / Password: Bluejays@2024

  • Google Scholar
  • MLA Citation Help
  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
  • Dictionary
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