Library FAQs:
What time does the library open and close? What are the library hours?
Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 7 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Social distancing and contact tracing is still necessary
Can I come to the library during class?
Yes, if you are off-roll, and yes, if your teacher approves.
Off-roll students will scan their IDs or Student Vue app ID upon entry.
Students in classes will need a pass signed by their teacher.
How many books can I check out at a time?
10 books
How do I know when my books are due?
The best way to find out when your books are do is to login to the catalog. Make sure you have selected the Poway High catalog and then click on the login button at the top right corner. Login with your Novell username and password. Then click on the My Info tab and you should see all the books you have checked out and their due dates.
How long can I keep my library book?
Most books are checked out for three weeks. You may renew a book as long as no one else has a hold request for the title. You may renew as many times as you need to. Renew by logging into the catalog and click on My Info. Then click on the renew button.
Does the library have a photo copier?
Not at this time.
Are there fines for overdue books?
Yes, fines are 10¢ a day with a maximum overdue fine of $5.00.
How do I renew a book?
You login with your Novell login to the library catalog. Once logged in click on the My Info tab. Locate the book in your checked out items and click on the renew button. You may renew as often as you need to if no one else has a hold on the book. If you cannot renew it is because someone else has placed a hold on the book. You will need to return it and wait until the book is available again to check it out.
How do I request a book that is already checked out?
You need to place a hold on it by asking a library staff member to do this for you or by doing it online yourself: login to the library catalog with your Novell login. Look up the book in the catalog. Once you have the book's record up on your computer screen you should see a Hold It! button on the right side bar. Click on it and you will be placed in line for the book. We will notify you when it is available for you to check out.
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Textbook FAQs:
Can I register if I still have textbooks out from last year?
Yes, although textbooks should be returned or paid for at the end of each school year.
Can I check out 2 sets of textbooks because I live at two houses?
Yes! We want you to have what you need!
Can I check out a textbook for a day or a period, I forgot mine?
There is a set of textbooks for students to use inside the library during their free time.
Last year I was charged a $15 bindery fine. What are the textbook fines?
If the cover of the book is the only part damaged beyond use, we can send it to the bindery to be recovered. The bindery charge is $15.
Other charges are:
Post-it removal $2.00
Barcode removal $3.00
Writing in book $1.00 per page
Dog-earred pages $1.00
Minimal water damage $6.00
If the book is so water damaged that it is unusable or has mildew, the replacement price of the book will be charged.
These fines are in accordance with PUSD administrative procedure (6.84.1), the student and/or his/her parents are liable for the replacement cost or repair of any lost, vandalized, or damaged book.
How long do I have to let you know that my textbook has writing in it?
You have a month after you received the textbook to notify us that your book is damaged. We will make a notation of the damage so you will not be held responsible for it.
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