General Information

Recommendations for all print materials come from students, faculty, or administrators. The librarian also recommends print materials to the teachers for preview and selects print materials to supplement the curriculum and special projects.

The following tools are used when selecting print materials.

• Booklist
• Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
• School Library Journal

Recommendations for audio-visual materials come from teachers, administrators, or the librarian. All materials are previewed in the related department before purchase. Selection tools used for choosing audio-visual materials are:

• Technology and Learning
• Booklist
• School Library Journal
• Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Recommendations for electronic resources are based on the same criteria as above using the same selection tools. All electronic sources are used by students for several months before purchase. Hardware recommendations are considered on an individual and budgetary basis. A balanced selection of materials is purchased, but each year, based on the librarian's judgement, a department is chosen for special consideration. Special projects requiring additional materials may also warrant special consideration.

If the need arises, the material in question is discussed with the library staff and administration. It is the library's mission to offer both sides of an issue. Issues that conflict with Catholic Church teachings are kept in the professional collection. These materials are circulated to students with the librarian's approval.

Computer stations are provided in the library for: retrieving academic information in support of the scholarly and educational missions of Marian Catholic, checking students' Marian Catholic email accounts, and to create and collaborate. Appropriate use of these computers follows the same standards of common sense and courtesy that govern the use of other shared resources.

Responsible use of shared resources requires that individuals refrain from altering hardware, software, or data configurations, as well as from excessive recreational use. Marian Catholic High School's responsible use policies regarding use of campus networks, hardware, and software apply (Technology Responsible Use Policy). A failure to follow these policies may result in a student losing his or her privilege to access Marian Catholic computers.

Access to the internet allows access to information from around the world. Its content is not managed or governed by any entity. Users may encounter information and images that they may find disturbing or offensive. The library web site provides links to web pages in support of the information needs of library users. Such links are not intended as official endorsements. Students are taught to properly evaluate remote resources according to their academic and personal information needs. Many of the resources found on the internet are copyright protected. It is the student's responsibility to respect ownership and intellectual property rights.

As privacy cannot be guaranteed, others may see what an individual is viewing. Users should clear the screen of search results when finished. Users should consider the sensibilities of others in accessing networked resources at public access stations and using local printers.