Judge Vernon "Buddy" Roof Library

 

 

Collection: 17,855 volumes

Borrowing: Library materials are signed out via computer.  All materials must be checked out at the circulation desk.  Give your name and the materials to the person at the desk.

Circulation: Books circulate 10 school days and may be renewed for 10 more days.  (fine $ .05 per school day on overdue items maximum fine $2.00).  Pamphlets and back issues of magazines circulate for ten school days and cannot be renewed.  (Overdue fine of $. 05 per school day and a maximum fine of $2.00). Current issues of magazines may be signed out overnight only after school. (Overdue fine of $.40 per school day with a maximum fine of $2.00). Overnight magazines are due before homeroom the following day. If the magazine is lost, the student will be fined the cost of the magazine.

The following databases have been purchased with library funds.  
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www.bigchalk.com
username:  ridgwayhs
password:  obtain this from any teacher or the librarian.
Choose Proquest/eLibrary Products

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http://online.culturegrams.com
This database provides information on 182 countries in reports that include maps, statistics and a glossary and in-depth information on 25 categories.
It includes a photo gallery database, a famous people database which features short biographies on countries' best known individuals from composers to inventors to politicians.
It also features a recipe collection from every country.