Welcome to the Fulton High School Library

About the Fulton High School Library:

Contents:

How to Find It @ Your Library | Printing and Copying | Library Rules | Circulation of Materials | Computer Usage

How to Find It @ Your Library

Call numbers (which sometimes don't contain numbers at all, only letters!) are printed on labels on the spines of books to help us keep the books in order--and sometimes color-coded stickers are added--to help you find what you need on the shelves quickly and easily, either with the help of the library catalog or at a quick glance.

The Fulton Library uses the Dewey Decimal system of Classification for Nonfiction books; these are found on the shelves that line the outer walls of the library.

In the catalog, you may see some Dewey Decimal call numbers that are preceded by the letter R. These are reference books, located on the short shelves to the right of the computers, and they are for in-library use only; they may not be checked out.

Fiction books are located on the short shelves to the left of the computers; we use the call number FIC plus the first 3 letters of the author's last name (even though fiction could actually be "classed" in 813 in the Dewey Decimal system).

Short Stories are located around the corner from the circulation desk, by Ms. Brinks' office. We use SC plus 3 letters (author's last name if possible, otherwise title) for the Call Number of these story collections.

Biographies have their own section against the far wall of the library; call numbers all begin with a B, plus the first 3 letters of the last name of the subject of the book. (Biography could actually be "classed" in Dewey as 921).

We do use a Dewey classification number for collective biography--the story of more than one person's life. These are the 920s, and they begin at the end of the individual biography section.

The Fulton Library has a strong Accelerated Reader (AR) program, featuring so many different kinds of books that there is something for every reader. AR books all have a round orange sticker on the spine, and you will find them not only in the fiction section, but also in a special section to the right of the circulation desk, right in front of Ms. Brinks' office. This section contains Biographies, Short Story Collections, and Dewey Classified books with Accelerated Reader quizzes available.

The final special section you should know about is for Graphic Novels , including Manga. These books are so popular in the Fulton Library that we put them right up front, to the left of the circulation desk, with a round blue sticker on the spine, so they are easy to spot!

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Printing and Copying

PRINTING:
Students may print from library computers. The first 3 pages of class related materials are free; additional copies cost 10 cents each. Other black and white/greyscale printing: 10 cents per page. Color printing: $1.00 per page.

COPIES:
The library copier is available for student use; it is located against the wall across from the circulation desk. Copies cost 10 cents per page. The copier will accept coins, but not bills; the librarians will make change for copies.

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Library Rules

• During classtime, all students must have a signed and dated pass from their teacher and must sign the check-in book at the circulation desk to be admitted to the library.
• Students are expected to work quietly and not disturb others.
• Food and drink are NOT allowed in the library at any time.

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Circulation of Materials

• BOOKS are circulated for 2 weeks with the option of renewal if titles have not been requested by another student or teacher. The fine for overdues is 5 cents per day with a maximum of $3.00 per book.
• AUDIO-VISUAL materials may be used in the library by students and may be checked out for classroom use by teachers.
• MAGAZINES are used in the library only. Current issues are on the display shelves; see a librarian for access to older issues of magazines. The library subscribes to two NEWSPAPERS, the Knoxville News Sentinel and USA Today. These may be used in the library only. Online databases and Online versions of Newspapers aid greatly in access to these periodicals for users outside of the library.)
• You may CHECK OUT up to 3 items at a time as long as you do not have overdue books, or fines over $1.00. If you lose or damage a book, the list price must be paid in order to replace the book and clear your account.
• GRADE REPORTS ARE HELD AT THE END OF EACH TERM FOR OVERDUE BOOKS AND LIBRARY FINES! Students are notified periodically about these.

Computer Usage

• During regular school hours (8:30 am-3:30 pm), students may use computers only if they are with a class or have a pass from a class teacher.
• Occasionally, some library computers will be marked with a "closed" sign. This is used to reserve computers for a class as well as to indicate computers that are in need of repair or virus updating. Students are never to remove a closed sign without permission from a librarian.
• Knox County Schools' Acceptable Use Policy must be signed for ANYONE wishing to access the Internet at school. The following activities are forbidden by this policy:
  • Accessing any website not directly related to schoolwork during class hours
  • Accessing personal email
  • Changing the display settings (desktop, icons, size of web page text, or anything else pertaining to appearance) of library computers
  • Downloading programs or games to library computers
  • Attempting to bypass the filtering system or otherwise access inappropriate (you know what this means) web sites
  Violation of the Knox County Acceptable Use policy will result in immediate suspension of student Internet privileges.

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