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 Library
John Paul II CITGO Library
Jane Longoria, Librarian
Serving John Paul II High School and
Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School
Mission
 The mission of the library program at John Paul II CITGO Library is to ensure that the members of the learning community, which includes students, teachers, staff and parents, are effective users of ideas and information. By teaching the concepts and skills of information literacy, and by engaging individuals in active, creative thinking and problem solving. The library program works to nurture lifelong, independent learning. As the amount of information available continues to grow, a strong school library program is essential to help its users acquire the skills they will need to use information competently and contribute to the well-being of this community. The library serves as the hub of a culture of learning that is vital to student achievement. They are instructed to use technology Internet searching strategies and printed materials to enhance their skills. In addition, they have access to resources provided by the Corpus Christi Public Library online databases as a free service with their own library card/password to NEWSPAPERS – USA AND WORLD WIDE at http://www.refdesk.com/paper.html. Two other excellent resources are http://www.caller.com/nie, and http://www.library.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us.
JPII CITGO library provides students’ link(s) to the most current MLA style guide(s) via the library web page. This is in addition to the hard copy available when visiting the library.
Students in grades sixth through twelfth use the John Paul II CITGO Library. There are over 13,000 books, current periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, and various specialized electronic databases. Our library encourages lifelong learning while honoring new technology skills and informational literacy. This program employs a flexible schedule for Bishop Garriga Preparatory Middle School and John Paul High School. It is available weekday 8:00 AM through lunch and until 5:00 PM to all students, teachers, staff, and parents.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
 The network facilities, including access to the Internet, are made available to students to support their learning, research requirements, and career preparation. These tools are to be used in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner, in accordance with the school's mission statement and educational goals.
Students are assigned an account and are held responsible for his/her actions and activity with in this account. They should not use an account owned by another user. In addition, they are not to access, copy, modify, or delete programs or files that belong to others or the school without prior authorization. Students will not attempt to modify system facilities in any way. Intentional compromise of system integrity by virus or other means is a serious offense with serious consequences. Students will not use the network to access or send material, which is racist, defamatory, obscene (pornographic), advocates violence or discrimination against other people (hate literature).
Access to the Internet is available and the student must accept responsibility for appropriate use of this resource. Students are not to access personal e-mail accounts, personal student Web Pages, or any Internet applications that include instant messaging and/or chat rooms. Each user is expected to use such access within the approved educational purposes for which they are granted. The school shall maintain an Internet filter to control, to the extent possible, access to unacceptable sites. It must be understood that it is impossible for the school to eliminate access to all controversial materials, despite strict monitoring. The school shall not be held liable for user misuse of the Internet.
Protection of the computer resources is important. Prior to using the computers, all students must acknowledge the financial responsibility for damage to equipment and materials, which result from intentional abuse, gross negligence, misbehavior, or failure to follow instructions.
John Paul II reserves the right to monitor and track all computer usage. John Paul II shall not be responsible for unauthorized financial obligations incurred by students resulting from the use of the school's network. This policy is to work for the benefit of all students and teachers by encouraging responsible use of valuable computing resources. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the loss of computer privileges and the enforcement of consequences determined by the school administration.
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
The JPIIHS Citgo Library is joining Barnes & Noble Book Store for a book fair from December 1 - 7, 2009. As you make purchases during these days mention our school and part of the sales will go to our school Library, with the exception of gift cards. Click the "Flyer & Voucher" link below for details.
Various JPIIHS campus organizations will be spotlighted during the book fair days. Here are some of the groups scheduled thus far:
- Tuesday, December 1 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m., Centurion Band, Spanish Club
- Wednesday, December 2 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m., Guitar Students
- Friday, December 4 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m., Orchestra and Choir
- Monday, December 7 ~ Chess Club
Book Fair Flyer & Voucher
December 1 - 7, 2009
Mention John Paul II High School When You Make A Purchase
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