Library FAQ
How many books can I check out at one time?
3 (but no more than 2 manga or comics)
How long can I check out books?
2 weeks (manga and comics are 3-day checkouts)
How do I know when my book is due?
The due date is stamped at the front of the book. You can also log into your account online in the library catalog here.
What if my book is due but I still need it?
You can renew books if you still need them! You can come by the library or log into your account on
the library catalog. To renew online, go to the library catalog in your NISD portal, click "My Info" at the top left, and then select the book(s) you want to renew.
How much are fines for overdue materials?
There are no fines for overdue materials. However, we ask that you return items in a timely manner for
others to use. You will not be able to check out more books if you have overdue items.
Can I bring food or drinks into the library?
No, food and drinks are not allowed in the library.
Can I use the library during lunch?
Yes! You may come to the library during your lunch period to read or study, and you must sign in.
You can use computers for school purposes as long as a class is not using them during that time.
When a class is using the library during lunch, they have priority and space will be more limited to
individual lunchtime students.
Why do I have to sign in? It takes at least 30 seconds, sometimes longer!
Because we are required to keep track of who has visited the library and when. Sometimes teachers
and administrators ask us if a student is in the library or previously came to the library, and we need
to be able to look that up. We also have to keep records of how many students have come to the library.
Do I have to sign out?
Before school, you do not have to sign out. We sign out all students when the bell rings. During the
school day, you must sign out if you leave before the end of the period. Once the bell rings for the end
of the period, we sign out all students still signed in for that period.
How much does it cost to print?
Printing is free, but it must be for school purposes. Items printed that are not for class assignments will
not be given to students. Please be mindful of how much and what you are printing to conserve toner
and paper.
What about the 3D printer?
Printing on the 3D printer costs $0.15/gram. So that typically costs about $2-10 per item, depending on
how big and dense it is. All things printed on the 3D printer must be your original design in .stl format. You
can design by creating a free Tinkercad.com account.
3 (but no more than 2 manga or comics)
How long can I check out books?
2 weeks (manga and comics are 3-day checkouts)
How do I know when my book is due?
The due date is stamped at the front of the book. You can also log into your account online in the library catalog here.
What if my book is due but I still need it?
You can renew books if you still need them! You can come by the library or log into your account on
the library catalog. To renew online, go to the library catalog in your NISD portal, click "My Info" at the top left, and then select the book(s) you want to renew.
How much are fines for overdue materials?
There are no fines for overdue materials. However, we ask that you return items in a timely manner for
others to use. You will not be able to check out more books if you have overdue items.
Can I bring food or drinks into the library?
No, food and drinks are not allowed in the library.
Can I use the library during lunch?
Yes! You may come to the library during your lunch period to read or study, and you must sign in.
You can use computers for school purposes as long as a class is not using them during that time.
When a class is using the library during lunch, they have priority and space will be more limited to
individual lunchtime students.
Why do I have to sign in? It takes at least 30 seconds, sometimes longer!
Because we are required to keep track of who has visited the library and when. Sometimes teachers
and administrators ask us if a student is in the library or previously came to the library, and we need
to be able to look that up. We also have to keep records of how many students have come to the library.
Do I have to sign out?
Before school, you do not have to sign out. We sign out all students when the bell rings. During the
school day, you must sign out if you leave before the end of the period. Once the bell rings for the end
of the period, we sign out all students still signed in for that period.
How much does it cost to print?
Printing is free, but it must be for school purposes. Items printed that are not for class assignments will
not be given to students. Please be mindful of how much and what you are printing to conserve toner
and paper.
What about the 3D printer?
Printing on the 3D printer costs $0.15/gram. So that typically costs about $2-10 per item, depending on
how big and dense it is. All things printed on the 3D printer must be your original design in .stl format. You
can design by creating a free Tinkercad.com account.