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St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is a diocesan co-educational school shaped by Christ-centered values and the Dominican tradition of truth. Our mission is to teach gospel values by providing a learning environment and by developing an independent learner with the ability to access and process information and ideas in the student's pursuit of academic excellence that fosters the development of the whole person in a Catholic- Christian community. Our Library is located on the second floor with large windows that overlook pine trees, open fields, and parking lots. The layout and warm colors of the reading/research room give the library a very aesthetic atmosphere--creating a mood for inquiry. The STA Library has over 20,000 books, 40 periodicals, 500 pieces of media, three daily newspapers, three monthly newspapers, five computers, and a mini-lab with 5 laptops.
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The library is a quiet place, an extension of the classrooms, for reading, researching, or studying. All students will be expected to observe the RIGHTS OF OTHERS to accomplish these goals.
- Circulation--all items taken from the library must be checked out.
- Books, vertical files, and old magazines may be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed as needed.
- Reference books, teacher reserves, videos, and the most recent copy of a magazine may be checked out for overnight/weekend use. Fines should be cleared with the librarian as soon as possible.
- For overdue books, vertical files, and old magazines, the fine is $0.10 per day, not counting absences, holidays, or weekends.
- For reference books, teacher reserves, and the most recent copy of a magazine, the fine is $0.25 per day after the first hour tardy bell.
- For photocopies and computer printouts, the cost is $0.10 per page. Also index cards, poster board, and book covers are available. $1 for a pack of index cards or poster board. $.50 for 2 book covers.
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Each student can make the library a better place by |
- Adhering to the accepted classroom and school guidelines, as explained in the student handbook.
- Passing through the entryway in an orderly manner, and lowering his/her voice.
- Not bringing food, candy, or drinks into the library.
- Leaving binders and bags at the door.
- Speaking quietly and behaving in a manner consistent with study.
- Asking the librarian for help, if needed.
- Having a library card to check out materials.
- Checking out all items to be taken out of the library.
- Returning library materials on time.
- Paying for lost items.
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