| Welcome to the Navajo Preparatory School Library web site. This site is designed to provide our school community with access to quality information, whether from school or at home. Our purpose is to ensure that resources are available so that all users may find what they need and become proficient in using information in today's world. You are invited to explore and learn and enjoy this collection of resources.
Staff
Our library is staffed by two full-time workers. A certified librarian, and a library assistant who keeps the library open evenings to provide services to students and other staff.
Mission
The Mission of the Navajo Preparatory School library is to provide access to resources, technologies, and staff to serve the reading and educational needs of NPS Youth who have the desire and potential to succeed in higher education so that they can "lead into the future." The library works to ensure that students and staff at NPS are effective users of ideas and information, capable of adapting to the challenges of a changing global society. About Us
The Navajo Preparatory School Library contains over 10,000 references/fictions/general information books, videos, and 50+ magazines. Twenty-nine networked computers give students access to a variety of software programs and the Internet. Students also have access to four quality online databases containing a variety of digitized periodical, graphical, and reference information. Other information processing tools available include a photocopy machine, laminator, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and project preparation supplies. |
Borrowing Items
- Patrons are responsible for all items checked out in their name.
- Most items are checked out for two weeks. Most can be renewed up to 3 times, if user returns them to be rescanned for renewal. Magazines and newspapers are checked out for 3 days. Some special items may be checked out overnight. Other special items (CD-ROMs, Videos, Historical materials) may be checked out only at the discretion of the librarian.
- Fines are assessed at $.25 per day for materials 30 or more days overdue.
- Behavior must be conducive to study, reading, or thoughtful creativity.
- Food and/or Drink are not permitted.
- Signed Passes from teachers are required for students visiting the library during regular class time.
- Patrons with overdue materials may not check out other items until the materials are returned, and fines or replacement costs are paid.
- Computers in the library are provided for educational purposes.
- Users must yield to students needing them for school work.
- Personal printing must be pre-approved by the librarian, and will incur charges.
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