The modern school library is more than a place to check out books. Students learn information literacy skills so they can find, evaluate and use ideas and information responsibly. The library facilitates access to technology. The library fosters creative and critical thinking through exposure to a wide variety of materials. The library develops life-long readers.

Sorry, due to the severe budget cuts, Valley cannot afford any subscriptions to electronic databases.

HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45ish to 3:30
Wednesday 8:45 to 3:30
Closed during lunches when classes are scheduled to visit
Closed 10 minutes after dismissal on minimum days
Closed the first few days and the last few days of both semesters to accomodate textbook circulation

RESOURCES
Approximately 22,000 print volumes
20 networked computers with black and white printer. It costs 5 cents per page to print text only; it costs 10 cents per page to print pictures or graphics
Photocopy machine: 10 cents per copy
CDs and floppy disks for sale: 50 cents
Pencils for sale: 25 cents
Paper (either lined binder or white printer) for sale:  3 sheets for 5 cents
Slips for citations using the MLA format for books, the Internet, databases and encyclopedias are available at the front desk

STAFF
Mrs. Murrill, Teacher Librarian
Mrs. Finch, Library Technician
Mrs. McKee, Library Technician