About Our Library
Our Mission
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To ensure that students and staff are lifelong readers and effective users of ideas and information.
Library Staff
- Head Librarian, HS
- Librarian, HS
- Office Assistant
Library Hours
Monday (late bus) 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday (no late bus) 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Checkout
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Our books check out for three weeks. Students may renew their books online through their Destiny account or in person at the library.
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We are happy to arrange to borrow books from other FCPS schools whenever possible. Please see any member of the library staff.
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Students may also place up to two holds on materials that are currently checked out from our library.
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The CHS Library has about 20,000 print books available for checkout. We strive to maintain a collection that represents all students in our school.
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Additional ebooks and audiobooks are available to checkout through the MackinVIA link in your Destiny account or the MackinVIA app on your device.
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Some online databases can be searched and accessed through your Destiny account. Additional databases can be found in the Chantilly HS Library class in Blackboard.
Visiting the Library
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Official hall passes are required to visit the library during the school day except for class visits accompanied by a teacher.
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The library is open every day before and after school and during lunch. No passes are necessary.
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Students must sign in when visiting the library and should sign out again when leaving.
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The library is open during Charger Time (CT) to Chargers in Good Standing. Students MUST bring ID cards to sign in during CT.
Library Rules
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Food and drinks are not permitted in the library, except for water bottles.
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Quiet cell phone use is allowed in the library, but please step outside to make or receive calls.
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Treat library materials and equipment with respect, push in chairs, and dispose of trash.
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Follow the SR&R when using computers and other devices.
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You are welcome to charge devices in the library, but do not leave them unattended.