RMHS Library-MEDIA CENTER INFORMATION
Contact Information
(760) 202-6455
* Press option #6 for "Media Center", then option #1 for "Library"
(From on campus: dial extension 1465 or 1466)
* Press option #6 for "Media Center", then option #1 for "Library"
(From on campus: dial extension 1465 or 1466)
Mrs. McCarthy
Teacher-Librarian hmccarthy@psusd.us |
Mrs. Estrada
Library Technician jestrada@psusd.us |
Library-Media Center Hours
We are generally open from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
Exception: Wednesday opening times vary depending on our collaboration time events.
Library-Media Center Hours
We are generally open from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
Exception: Wednesday opening times vary depending on our collaboration time events.
The RMHS Library-Media Center is currently closed due to COVID-19,
but we are still here to assist you virtually! Please email Heather McCarthy at hmccarthy@psusd.us if you need assistance from the Media Center.
but we are still here to assist you virtually! Please email Heather McCarthy at hmccarthy@psusd.us if you need assistance from the Media Center.
We Can Help Students With:
• Space to read, study, work on projects, or use a computer
• Selecting books for assignments or to read for pleasure
• Textbook checkout
• Using the Sora app from OverDrive to check out eBooks and audiobooks
• Searching our Destiny online catalog to locate physical and digital materials
• Searching our research databases
• Library/textbook/technology account questions
• Chromebooks
• General technology assistance
• Accessing StudentVUE accounts
• Materials for school projects
• Makerspace activities
• Test prep materials (AP, SAT, ACT, ASVAB)
• Space to read, study, work on projects, or use a computer
• Selecting books for assignments or to read for pleasure
• Textbook checkout
• Using the Sora app from OverDrive to check out eBooks and audiobooks
• Searching our Destiny online catalog to locate physical and digital materials
• Searching our research databases
• Library/textbook/technology account questions
• Chromebooks
• General technology assistance
• Accessing StudentVUE accounts
• Materials for school projects
• Makerspace activities
• Test prep materials (AP, SAT, ACT, ASVAB)
Library-Media Center Policies
A visible student ID is required in order to use the Media Center facilities and check out items!
Library Borrowing Policies
• Students may borrow up to 5 physical library books at a time. (Although we will usually
make an exception for you to borrow more if you have been good about returning items!)
• Physical library books are due 2 weeks from the checkout date.
• Library books may be renewed up to 3 times as long as there is no waiting list for the
title.
• There are NO overdue fines for OverDrive/Sora eBooks and audiobooks.
• Overdue fines for physical library books are 10 cents per day (up to $5) once they are
past the due date.
A visible student ID is required in order to use the Media Center facilities and check out items!
Library Borrowing Policies
• Students may borrow up to 5 physical library books at a time. (Although we will usually
make an exception for you to borrow more if you have been good about returning items!)
• Physical library books are due 2 weeks from the checkout date.
• Library books may be renewed up to 3 times as long as there is no waiting list for the
title.
• There are NO overdue fines for OverDrive/Sora eBooks and audiobooks.
• Overdue fines for physical library books are 10 cents per day (up to $5) once they are
past the due date.
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HOW TO AVOID OVERDUE FINES:
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Technology Usage
• Students must sign in at the check in station in order to enter the Media Center.
• Students must have a signed Student Use of Technology Agreement on file in order to
use RMHS technology.
• Use of Media Center computers for entertainment purposes is not acceptable during
class time.
• Computer use for recreational purposes is permissible before school, during lunch, and
after school as long as other students do not need the computers for research
or assignment completion and computer activities remain school appropriate.
• Students must sign in at the check in station in order to enter the Media Center.
• Students must have a signed Student Use of Technology Agreement on file in order to
use RMHS technology.
• Use of Media Center computers for entertainment purposes is not acceptable during
class time.
• Computer use for recreational purposes is permissible before school, during lunch, and
after school as long as other students do not need the computers for research
or assignment completion and computer activities remain school appropriate.
