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Things to Know Before You Bring Your High School Class to Steely Library
General Information
- High school classes (grades 9-12) working on a specific research assignment are welcome to visit Steely Library as a group to use the library resources.
- We regret that we are unable to provide general library tours to other school groups.
- We welcome groups of up to 50 students. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate groups of more than 50.
- Because we want students to get the most out of their time in the library, teachers MUST schedule a class with a librarian to take place as soon as students arrive and before they begin individual work. Our library provides many services and can be a complicated place to navigate. Students will need instruction before they begin.
- Visits must be three hours or less, including time spent in the library's classroom. Students are welcome to return independently.
- The librarian who will conduct your class will email you to confirm the appointment and request a copy of the assignment.
- Topics covered in class will be related to the assignment and subject matter of the course.
- A teacher must accompany the class and remain with the students throughout the visit.
- One adult per 25 students must accompany the class.
Scheduling Classes
- Please schedule visits at least two weeks in advance, using the online instruction request form . When using the form, please type HIGH SCHOOL CLASS in the box entitled "Days and Times Class Meets." Because the requested date may be unavailable, we recommend that you suggest several possible dates for your visit.
- Any special requests, information, etc. may be typed in the last box on the form, entititled "What Resources and Strategies..."
- No class visits may be scheduled during NKU's exam periods or the week immediately preceding the beginning of semester exams.
Checking Out Books
- If your school belongs to the Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium (GCLC), your students may check out books if they bring both an ID from your school and a picture ID. Check with your school librarian to find out if your school belongs to GCLC.
- If your school does not belong to GCLC, make sure your students obtain library cards from public libraries belonging to GCLC before coming to Steely Library. Your students may use those public library cards to check out books.
- If your students do not have library cards from a GCLC library, those who are Kentucky residents and are at least 16 years old can buy a Steely Library card for the year for $10.
- Students who meet none of the above criteria will not be able to check out books from Steely Library.
- All high school students and faculty checking out materials are subject to the normal regulations (including fines) applicable to GCLC library users.
- Students may check out up to five books at one time, provided they meet the above guidelines. The books may be renewed once. To renew, call the Circulation Desk at 572-5457 or use our online renewal form.
- Have students begin checking out books in small groups well before departure time. It takes some time to enroll each student in the library's circulation system.
Our Facilities
- Photocopying and printing cost 10 cents per page. To print, students will choose the print to the Circulation Desk option from the print command menu, and will pay and pick up all printing jobs at the Circulation Desk on the 3rd floor of Steely.
- Unfortunately, there are no lockers or secure areas where students may leave personal belongings while working in the library.
- The library has posted a number of Research Help guides on our website. These cover basic library skills and research resources by subject. Teachers and students planning to visit the library are encouraged to explore these pages in advance of their visit. We especially direct your attention to our online library tour.
- Please remember: Have students begin checking out books in small groups well before departure time. It takes some time to enroll each student in the library's circulation system.
- Reference books and periodicals are to remain in their areas to ensure access by all library users.
- The library staff and patrons thank our visiting students in advance for their considerate behavior while visiting Steely Library.
For more information, contact Mary Chesnut, Coordinator of Information Literacy, via email or by calling 572-5826.
updated on 05/10/06 by Mary Chesnut,Coordinator of Information Literacy
