Printed Materials
The library has approximately 18,000 books. Books are checked out for three weeks. Also, reference books can be checked out overnight. The student's ID card is required for checkout. Newspapers and magazines are available for reading in the library.

Computers
There are 32 computers (PC) in the library for student use. There is also a computer lab that is used for class instruction. All computers have filtered Internet access. Chaparral also subscribes to several full-text online databases. Software that is available to students includes Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. A scanner is available. Digital cameras and LCD projectors are also available for classroom use.

Special Services
Research databases available from home; get password list from your Teacher     Librarians, Mrs. Harris or Mrs. Fleetwood.

Photocopies can be made for 10 cents per page
Laminating and transparencies for a nominal charge
Poster printer/cool laminator for nominal charge
TV studio and computer editing

Library Rules
The library is a place for quiet study. Computers may be used for personal or academic research. Games, e-mail purchases, social-networking, and chat rooms are not permitted under the District's Acceptable Use Guidelines. Food and drink are not permitted in the library.  A written pass, from a teacher, is required during regular class periods.

See you @ your Library!