Library Access

  • During class time, students must have a pass from their teacher to come to the library.

    • The library staff cannot write passes to excuse students who are late to class.

    • Students should always sign in when entering the library.

    • Library passes are not required before school, during lunch, or after school.

  • Library Hours
    6:45am - 2:45pm

    PHS Librarian
    Silvia Sandoval

    Searcy Librarian
    Lynette McManus

Checkouts

  • Students can access their library account information through the PHS Library Catalog using their network username and password.

    Guidelines

    • Students must present their school ID to check out library materials.
    • Students may have a maximum of 5 items checked out.

    Loan Period

    • Books - 3 weeks
    • Magazines - 2 weeks
    • Calculators - 2 weeks
    • Flash Drives - 2 weeks

    Fines

    • Overdue fines are 5¢ per day with a maximum of $1 fine per overdue item.
    • Small fines that are less than $1 will be deleted.
    • It is the students' responsibility to return materials in a timely manner and to pay overdue fines.
    • Students are responsible for the replacement cost of any lost items or items that are damaged beyond repair. 

Computer Use

    • Library computers are available for students to work on assignments.
    • Playing games on school computers is prohibited per district policy.
    • Scheduled classes have priority on library computers during the school day.
    • Students must have a signed Acceptable Use form on file in order to access the Internet at school.
    • Internet access is filtered and access to outside e-mail services is denied per district policy.