Welcome to the Long Lake Central School Libraries

(518) 624-3875 ext. 300

ABOUT OUR LIBRARIES

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary purpose of our elementary and high school libraries is to provide access to the resources which enable students to locate, evaluate, apply and synthesize information as well as to locate pleasure reading. We provide supportive environments for students, faculty and staff utilizing a wide variety of resources that include local holdings as well as Internet-based databases and access to interlibrary loan. As an Electronic Doorway Library, we are able to extend our libraries far beyond their walls thus providing our students with the ingredients for success as lifelong learners.

 

High School & Elementary Library Catalog:

http://llm.fehb.org

 

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CIRCULATION PROCEDURES


Books may be borrowed for two weeks and may be renewed unless there is a holding request for the title. Reference books and magazines do not circulate but may be used in the library. Overdue notices are routinely generated.

Students are responsible for all materials borrowed including interlibrary loan items borrowed from outside the district. Payment must be made for lost or damaged items.

Generally, only 3 to 5 books may be borrowed at a time. However, this may be negotiated with the librarian, especially when a major research project is underway.

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INTERLIBRARY LOANS

ABOUT
We are a member of the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton School Library System. Our holdings as well as the holdings of 304 other libraries are included in the ICEPAC catalog available at icepac.net. Libraries include all school, public, college and special libraries in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties as well as Long Lake Central School. Patrons may order titles directly.

 

USING INTERLIBRARY LOAN
To locate books and order them for school or personal use:

1. Go to http://icepac2.library.net

2. Highlight to choose your library (if necessary, scroll down): LongLakeCtrlSch

OR

3. Search for desired material. When the item is found, place the request by clicking on the ILL Request button.

4. At the "Place a request for item selected in the PAC" screen, do one of the following:

A. If already registered, enter login name and password.

B. If you are a new user, please see the Librarian for directions.

ICICILL may be accessed from any computer which has Internet access. All requests are passed through the home library first for approval as all loans must begin and end at the borrower/lender libraries. Loans are usually 30 days from date of request. In most cases, renewals will be granted if requested before the due date. Fees for lost or damaged books are the responsibility of the patron. If this process is abused by a patron, requests will be denied.

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LIBRARY CONDUCT

  1. The library is to be a quiet place for research work, homework and reading. Conversations between students shall not be distracting to others.
  2. Students are not to leave the library except to return to assigned study hall or go to the lavatory or locker. Students may leave the library only once during the period, except for an emergency.
  3. Passes are to be issued by the librarian.
  4. If the library is to be used as a study hall, study hall conditions will prevail.
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COMPUTER/COMPUTER NETWORK CONDUCT

Stand-alone and networked computer systems and storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators, computer coordinators, and the district librarian may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and to insure that computer users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers and computers will always be private.


The following computer activities are not permitted:

  1. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
  2. Using obscene language.
  3. Harassing, insulting or attacking others.
  4. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
  5. Violating copyright laws.
  6. Using others' passwords.
  7. Trespassing in others' folders, work or files.
  8. Intentionally wasting limited resources.
  9. Employing the network for commercial purposes.

USE OF LIBRARY COMPUTERS

  1. All users (students and staff) must request permission before using computers.
  2. A student must state the program he/she wishes to use.
  3. No one is permitted to change or alter the screen or files in any manner including, but not limited to, screen savers, arrangement of icons and windows, deletion of files, etc.
  4. Games are not permitted on library computers.
  5. Any student who knowingly accesses and/or alters programs without permission may lose computer privileges.
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DATABASES ONLINE

(may be accessed at home or school using User ID and passwords available through the librarian)

PROQUEST – over 700 children and adult magazines, many in full text
Go to: www.umi.com/proquest
1. Click on Connect to Proquest
2. Account name: obtain from librarian
3. Password: obtain from librarian


EBSCO – over 800 general reference publications, 76,000 primary source documents, photos, maps, etc. 50 popular magazines for elementary school research, animal database, searchasaurus, and more
Go to: http://search.epnet.com
1. User ID: obtain from librarian
2. Password: obtain from librarian

SIRS – new this year and paid for in part by the district:
1. Go to www.sirs.com
2. Customer #: obtain from librarian
3. Password: obtain from librarian
Includes:
SIRS Discoverer – for grades 1 – 9 – includes full-text articles and images from over 1600 domestic and international magazines, newspapers, and government documents. Searchable via colorful graphics – features World Almanac for Kids, 2000 biographies for kids, country facts, and more.
SIRS Researcher – thousands of full-text articles exploring all facets of life, updated daily, suitable for middle, high school and college students.

NOVEL-New York Online Virtual Electronic Library/INFOTRAC
1.Go to http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_nc_longlk
2. For password please see the librarian.

Provided by the New York State Library, NOVEL is an online virtual library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information via local libraries statewide. NOVEL is currently supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act funds. New Century Libraries is an important statewide funding initiative currently before the Legislature that proposes permanent state funding for NOVEL.

The NOVEL database provided to our libraries are:

Gale Group, Inc. Database- this source contains seven files.
-Health Reference Center-Academic - important current health information
-Business & Company Resources Center - company profiles and reports
-Imforme! - Spanish language resouuces
-InfoTrac Junior - 147 full text titles for junior and senior high school
-Infotrac Custom Newspapers - over 150 full text newspapers including the New York Times
-National Newspaper Index - 1977 to present indexes of five top newspapers
-Twayne's Author Series - United States, English, and World authors

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Web Sites Recommended by the Librarian

Search Engines:
Yahoo: www.yahoo.com
Excite: www.excite.com
Google: www.google.com
Yahooligans: www.yahooligans.com

Databases:
PROQUEST (over 600 periodicals): www.umi.com/proquest
EBSCO (800 reference publications, primary sources, & more): www.search.epnet.com
ICEPAC (connection to Infotrac, newspapers & NNY Healthweb): http://icepac.net
SIRS (full-text articles, documents, newspapers): www.sirs.com

Information and Research Sites:
(maps, documents,geneaology, history, geography & much more)

Adirondack Museum: www.adirondackhistory.org
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov
National Archives: www.archives.gov
Library Spot: www.libraryspot.com
Weather: www.wunderground.com
Biographical Dictionary: www.s9.com
About Geography: http://geography.about.com

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