Will Rogers Library
Student Guide
Connected with us:
Email: hamti@tulsaschools.org
Website: rogers.tulsaschools.org/library
Phone: 918-833-9008
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Will-Rogers-Library/219308224780098
Twitter: @roperslibrary
Student use of the library
Before school (7:45-8:10)
· Students must have a Rogers ID with Morning Library Pass Sticker. Sign up in library for MLP sticker.
· Students must have a purpose for being in the library (ie homework, reading, printing).
During class
· Students must have their agenda with time recorded.
· Each student must have a purpose.
Lunch
· Students must have a Rogers ID with Library Lunch Pass sticker and a purpose to enter. Sign up in library for LLP sticker for your ID
After school (3:20-4:00)
· Students must have a Rogers ID.
· Students must have a purpose for being in the library (ie homework, reading, printing).
Get the Rogers Catalog App
You can browse books, requests books, create book lists for us to pull and put books on hold.
Download Follett Destiny Quest app (Apple & Android)
Enter url: destiny.tulsaschools.org
Choose: Rogers
Log in: username: (your 5x2) password: rogers
or visit our online catalog below
Online Resources Available
See Librarians for Log in information
Biography in contexy resource center - biographies on notable figures in
lliterature, science, history, government, business
CIA World Factbook - in depth almanac
Culture Grams- information on states and countries including statistics, cultural profiles, photographs, biographical articles and recipes from around the world.
Ebsco Host- comprehensive online collections of full text articles and searchable databases.
Gale Global Issues in Context offers global perspectives on issues of international importance and current world events and topics in the news related to these issues. Not a pro and con database
Gale Opposing Viewpoints Information on social issues: viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, magazines and newspaper articles.
Gale US History in Context comprehensive online collection that uses an intuitive, Web-like interface to provide multicultural, global and research-based dynamic content.
Gale Virtual Reference Library References in eBook format
Grolier Online Passport – 8 encyclopedias: general reference resource with periodical and web links. Includes Hispanic Encyclopedia.
Issues and Controversies in American history Balanced explanation of the most contentious issues in American History
Online newspapers local, state, national and international
Science in Context- authoritative information for assignments and projects on subjects such as earth science, life science, space, technology, mathematics, science history and biography.
Student Resource Center - Magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, biographies, photos, maps, teacher resources. Email to home from school. (This includes all Ebsco host databases, i.e. Kid Search & Searchasauraus)
Teaching books.net - Author program. K-12 book resources
Teen Health and Wellness (Rosenthal)- Developed with a team of experienced health and wellness writers, educators, librarians, and expert reviewers, it contains critical information for research and reports.
World book web an accurate, authoritative, up to date online encyclopedia.
Borrowing Priveledges
· Students may check out up to three books at a time
· Students may check out books for two weeks .
· Students may renew books as needed.
· Current month editions of Periodicals are available for checkout,
· See the librarians about getting free copies of previous issues.
· Students may use destiny online or ask librarians for assistance to place books on hold.
· NOOKS & MP3 AudioBook Check Out
Students in good standing (no fines, no losses, or extreme overdues) will be able to check out NOOKS and MP3 Players!
Library Mission Statement
The mission of the Will Rogers
Library is to create a student-centered library media center that supports the school’s curriculum, prepares students for life-long learning, informed decision-making, a love of reading, and to be effective users of information technologies.
Overdue, Lost and Damaged Books
- 5 cents a day per overdue book
- maximum $1.00 fine per book
- students are responsible for payment of lost or damaged books and equipment.
Printing in the library
- Black/white copies 10 cents per page
- Color copies 50 cents per page
Internet Cafe
9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades
Library Commons
Meet with your study group, do homework, or relax and read a book
Beverages
Coffee, tea or hot Cocoa sold before school, after school and during lunch for 75 cents each.