Welcome to Austin High
School Library Online. We have compiled links to
various internet resources that may be of
assistance to you.
Librarian:
Patricia G Laster Library Hours: M-F 7:55 am - 3:30 pm Location: D Hall #200
Library Policies and Information
Our Mission
The Stephen F. Austin High School library mission is to
foster each student’s independent inquiry, critical
thinking, research skills and love of reading.
It is our goal to ensure that students and staff become
effective users of information and instructional
technologies that will aid in gathering, evaluating, and
using information.
Hours
The library welcomes students, faculty and the Austin
community. Our hours are 7:55-3:30, including all lunch
periods.
Donations in honor of students, family and friends are
welcome.
Our Resources
The resources of the our Library include a
curriculum-based collection of approximately 28,000
volumes and audio-visual materials, subscriptions to
over 80 periodicals and the local daily newspaper. The
Alexandria online catalog of the library’s collections
is available on-line along with access to curriculum
based databases and internet links.
Loan Policy
Student I.D. numbers are required for book checkout.
Up to five books may be checked out for two weeks. If
other patrons have not requested materials, they may be
renewed.
No fines are charged for overdue books, but prompt
return is expected.
Books may not be checked out or renewed if there are
outstanding overdue books. Lost books must be paid for.
Regulations
Permits are required during all instructional periods.
Off-campus permits are accepted during appropriate
periods.
Please sign in at the circulation desk.
Teachers may send up to six students with a pass to the
library at one time.
Other Resources
Computers and printers are available in the library.
Printing is restricted to academic pursuits and copy
paper is not supplied. Removable storage devices are
required for saving documents and electronic
information.
Internet Resources:Click on Category below to view links