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Welcome to the KAS Library!
Open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
We exist to serve the students, parents and staff of Kaohsiung American
School. In addition to more than 10,000 books available for checkout,
we also carry popular magazines and subscribe to a variety of powerful
research databases. Our OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) system allows
students to search the full collection at school and easily find the resources
they need for learning. Students can also access our online databases
from home through this website, using passwords available from the library
staff.
The KAS library also supports the Reading Renaissance Accelerated Reader
program, a reading incentive program that allows students to track their
growth as readers. We administer the STAR Reading test several times yearly
to determine student reading levels, and provide thousands of books for
students to read and quiz on.
With 13 computers, wireless internet access, 2 printers, and a ceiling-mounted
projector, we can support a variety of instructional needs. Students and
teachers are able to use the library as an extension of the classroom during
the school day.
After school, the work tables, reading areas and computers are available
for students and parents until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Important Information about your KAS Library
Selection Assistance
The library staff will be glad to provide assistance with selection of
books for assignments, Reading Renaissance and for leisure reading.
Borrowing
Elementary students may check out up to three books for up to one week.
Secondary students and parents may check out up to five books for up to
two weeks. Magazines may be checked out overnight. All items may be renewed
once if no reserve request has been made. If you lose or damage a book,
you must pay for it.
Behavior
The library is a place for quiet work. We have three simple
rules:
1. Use indoor voices
2. Respect people and books
3. Return borrowed items on time
We request that everyone sign in when you enter the library.
Audio-Visual Media Room
The AV Media Room is available for classroom use. Teachers may check out
videos and DVDs for intructional purposes to show in class or in the AV
Media Room.
Computers
The library has 13 computers available for student use for researching
curriculum-related projects. The internet should be used responsibly
according to the school's Acceptable Use Policy. Any improper
use of any of the library's computers may result in loss of computer
privileges.
Book Orders
We welcome your suggestions for books to add to the library collection.
Books are ordered throughout the year as needed. The library also coordinates
book orders for home through Scholastic Books.
Additional Services
There is a photocopier located near the circulation desk for students to
use for a limited number of copies if they have a permission note from
their teachers. Please ask the library staff for assistance.
If you have any questions, or need help, please ask! If there is something
that you require that isn't listed here, please speak to us. We'll do
our best to serve you.
