Library Resources

The library collection consists of a wide range of resources that include fiction, nonfiction, biographies, story collection, videos, and a section for reference books. This section includes encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, dictionaries and handbooks. The collection also includes a wide array of magazines and daily issues of the Miami Herald and USA Today newspapers. The online databases that WCS subscribes to are accessible on all library and computer room computers. Username and passwords are required for home access and are available in the library. Click here for Online Resources

Operations

The High School/Middle School Library Media Center will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Students are expected to adhere to all school rules while visiting the Media Center and conduct themselves in a manner conducive to studying or reading. Students must have a pass from their teacher to come to the library during class time. A pass is not required when the student has lunch period. There is a sign-in sheet on the circulation desk that all students are required to sign when they arrive at the library. The staff will check the sign-in sheet and passes every period.

Computerized Card Catalog

The WCS Library Media Center has a computerized card catalog. Patrons may search all the holdings of the library on the computers in the library and the computer lab. Searches can be made by title, author, subject heading, and keyword. The computer screen will list all resources in the collection that match the search topic. Bibliographic information and the availability of the resource are also listed.

Check in, Check Out

Students may check out books for two weeks. Books not returned punctually will accrue a fine of .10 cents per day per book. Students may renew the books if necessary. Resources not returned to the library within 30 days of their due date will be the borrowers responsibility to replace.

Photocopy Machine

There is a photocopy machine located near the circulation desk for student use. The cost is t is .10 per black and white copy and .25 per color copy. The Library Media Center adheres to all copyright laws.

Media Center Technology

The Westminster Christian School Media Center contains over a hundred computers, three computer labs, and is considered the hub of all technology on campus. Students have access to a wide variety of services here. These include the library cataloging system, high-speed Internet access, word-processing, printing, and access to numerous research databases. Teachers and students at Westminster have all the technology resources they need located in here in the Media Center.

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Internet access to the World Wide Web (WWW) is now available to students and teachers at WCS. Internet access offers valuable, diverse, and unique educational resources to both students and teachers. Use of the Internet for educational projects will assist in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st century. The students will learn to make choices, to refine their ability to evaluate and choose to gain new skills in selecting what is valuable from what is not. Our system has been established for educational purposes. The term "educational purpose" includes classroom research and activities.

It is the policy of Westminster Christian School that all users of the Internet read, sign, and agree to the terms of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that use of Internet resources is consistent with the stated mission, goals, and objectives of the school. The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the students and faculty who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided so that students are aware of the responsibilities that go along with Internet use. If a user violates any of the provisions in the AUP, his or her account will be terminated in accord with the rules and regulations.