he Library/Media Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It has a selection of books, periodicals, magazines, audio-visual materials, and computers for school-related work and personal use. In order for both students and staff to receive the most beneficial use from the Media Center, certain rules must be observed:

1. Media Center books may be checked out for a 3-week period and may be renewed if there is not a request for the book(s).
   
   
2. Periodicals and books marked "Reference" may be used only in the Library/Media Center.
   
   
3. Library passes are necessary during lunch and class periods. Passes may be obtained before school in the Library/Media Center.
   
   
4. Return Media Center books promptly. Overdue fines will be charged at a rate of 10 cents per school day. No additional Media Center books or materials will be issued until all fines are cleared.
   
   
5. Food and drink are not allowed inside the Library.
   
   
6. Use of Microcomputers: It is the intent of the Claremont Unified School District to adhere to the copyright laws of the United States. To assure compliance with current federal law, the Board of Education has adopted a policy that states that the District must hold rights for any program used on District-owned computers. The policy continues with a statement that District machines cannot be used to make illegal copies of programs. In addition, the District policy states that no student shall use District property to illegally access any database or electronic bulletin boards.