WELCOME TO THE RATTLER READING GROUND!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Free AP Exam Review Materials:
EBSCO is currently offering free access to Prep Step!
(Create an account with an email address and password to save your progress.)
Smart Social Networking for Teens Scavenger Hunt Activity
Teachers: Click here for Media Center Information for 2019-20
Please check out OverDrive, PSUSD's digital library collection!
OverDrive is also available on a new app called Sora! Check it out: Sora by OverDrive
Highlights: FREE access to eBooks and audiobooks! Open to all students and teachers! No late fees!
Available 24/7, even on the weekends and during school breaks!
Click on the OverDrive link above to get started with OverDrive today!
OverDrive Login: Username = Student ID# Password = 8 Digit Date of Birth
To check your Destiny account: Destiny Card Catalog --> Login (top right) --> User Name = Student ID# --> Password = 8 Digit Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) --> "My Info" Tab
For help renewing your items online: RMHS Student Self-Renewal Instructions
EBSCO databases are now available!
Login to your PSUSD account to view login assistance!
California State Library is currently providing access to Proquest, Encyclopedia Britannica, and TeachingBooks.net. Access is available via your Clever account.
Please visit the us to explore our library book collection and to give us recommendations for books you would like us to place on upcoming orders. Come sink your Rattler fangs into a good book ASAP!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Free AP Exam Review Materials:
EBSCO is currently offering free access to Prep Step!
(Create an account with an email address and password to save your progress.)
Smart Social Networking for Teens Scavenger Hunt Activity
Teachers: Click here for Media Center Information for 2019-20
Please check out OverDrive, PSUSD's digital library collection!
OverDrive is also available on a new app called Sora! Check it out: Sora by OverDrive
Highlights: FREE access to eBooks and audiobooks! Open to all students and teachers! No late fees!
Available 24/7, even on the weekends and during school breaks!
Click on the OverDrive link above to get started with OverDrive today!
OverDrive Login: Username = Student ID# Password = 8 Digit Date of Birth
To check your Destiny account: Destiny Card Catalog --> Login (top right) --> User Name = Student ID# --> Password = 8 Digit Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) --> "My Info" Tab
For help renewing your items online: RMHS Student Self-Renewal Instructions
EBSCO databases are now available!
Login to your PSUSD account to view login assistance!
California State Library is currently providing access to Proquest, Encyclopedia Britannica, and TeachingBooks.net. Access is available via your Clever account.
Please visit the us to explore our library book collection and to give us recommendations for books you would like us to place on upcoming orders. Come sink your Rattler fangs into a good book ASAP!
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Library Media Center Hours
Our hours are generally 7:30 a.m. (except Wed.*) - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. * Wed. opening times vary depending on our collaboration time events. 
Contact Information
Mrs. McCarthy Teacher-Librarian/Media Specialist [email protected] Mrs. Estrada Library Technician [email protected] (760) 202-6455 press option 6 for "Media Center" or dial ext. 1465/1466 from on campus |
Help Build Our Library Book Collection!
Are there books you would like us to place on upcoming library orders? Guidance from students and staff members is welcomed and appreciated as we continue to add to our book collection. Please head into the RMHS Library Media Center to fill out a "Wish Slip" or submit your recommendations below. Thank you for your input! 
Rancho Mirage Public Library Information
Rancho Mirage High School students are encouraged to obtain a card at Rancho Mirage Public Library in order to take advantage of the many free exciting resources and opportunities offered there. Benefits of becoming a Rancho Mirage Public Library cardholder include the ability to borrow from their extensive library collection, computers and wireless access, use of online research tools, Tutor.com (live online tutoring available 24/7), and eBook borrowing. Please head over to Rancho Mirage Public Library and sign up for a membership as soon as possible!
Brainfuse is brought to you by Rancho Mirage Public Library. You must be a Rancho Mirage Public Library cardholder in order to utilize this service. Get your card ASAP!
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RMHS Library Media Center Policies
* A visible student ID is required in order to use the Media Center facilities and check out items.
Library Borrowing Policies:
• Students with clear library accounts may borrow up to 3 library books at a time.
• Students who owe fines/fees under $5 are limited to 1 book checkout.
• Students who owe fines/fees in excess of $5 may not check out library books without making a payment.
• All overdue library books must be returned in order to check out additional library items.
• Library books are due 2 weeks from the checkout date.
• Library books may be renewed up to 3 times on or before the due date as long as there is no waiting list
for the title. Fines must be paid in order to renew after the due date.
• Overdue fines are 10 cents per day.
Technology Usage:
• Students must present their ID card and sign in at the circulation desk in order to use a computer.
• Students must have a signed Student Use of Technology Agreement on file in order to use RMHS
technology.
• Use of Media Center computers for entertainment purposes is not acceptable during class time.
• Computer use for recreational purposes is permissible before school, during lunch, and after school as
long as other students do not need the computers for research or assignment completion and
computer activities remain school appropriate.
Exclusion List:
• Students who have a balance in excess of $10 on their Media Center account will be placed on the school
exclusion list for certain school activities and will not be allowed to participate without paying on their
account.
• Students with clear library accounts may borrow up to 3 library books at a time.
• Students who owe fines/fees under $5 are limited to 1 book checkout.
• Students who owe fines/fees in excess of $5 may not check out library books without making a payment.
• All overdue library books must be returned in order to check out additional library items.
• Library books are due 2 weeks from the checkout date.
• Library books may be renewed up to 3 times on or before the due date as long as there is no waiting list
for the title. Fines must be paid in order to renew after the due date.
• Overdue fines are 10 cents per day.
Technology Usage:
• Students must present their ID card and sign in at the circulation desk in order to use a computer.
• Students must have a signed Student Use of Technology Agreement on file in order to use RMHS
technology.
• Use of Media Center computers for entertainment purposes is not acceptable during class time.
• Computer use for recreational purposes is permissible before school, during lunch, and after school as
long as other students do not need the computers for research or assignment completion and
computer activities remain school appropriate.
Exclusion List:
• Students who have a balance in excess of $10 on their Media Center account will be placed on the school
exclusion list for certain school activities and will not be allowed to participate without paying on their
account.