When performing a search through the Follett Destiny Online Catalog, the search results page will display all available options: physical books held on the shelves, noted graphically as ; eBooks available for download, noted graphically as or an audio book available for download, noted graphically as . Audio books are not recorded by individual readers, but are text-to-speech computer recordings for those individuals that learn better through audio presentation.

The Herbst Foundation Library uses the Dewey Decimal System, a guide to call numbers to locate books by using letters and/or numbers 000 - 900. Physical books held locally will have a call number displayed on the results screen corresponding to their physical location on the shelf. By clicking the graphic for more details, demarked as , additional information is made available.

For instance, a search for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain will result in options for the eBook, the Audio book recording or as the physical book held locally with the call sign of "FIC TWA", indicating that the book is a work of fiction located on the shelves at the location of "FIC TWA".

EBSCO Host Online Research Databases ::

The Herbst Foundation Library offers a large collection of online research databases through Riordan's EBSCO Host subscription. Students have access to these databases 24/7 from any computer in the world that has an Internet connection.

Students first sign into the database by using the login name: arhs and the password: crusaders (both are lower case). Once logged into the EBSCO Host portal, they can perform general searches of all databases by clicking on "General Reference, Newspapers, Magazines and More".

From there, they can create their own account by clicking on "Sign In", located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and then clicking on "Create a New Account". Their own EBSCO account allows a student to save their searches, articles and research findings for future reference.

Introduction to EBSCO Host (Flash Video 7:38 minutes)

EBSCO Host Integrated Host Video (Flash Video 6:02 minutes)

The library is a place of study and students have the right to a peaceful and quiet atmosphere in order to focus on studies.

• Please whisper if you need to communicate with another student.
• No eating or drinking is allowed in the library.
• No cell phone use is allowed in the library.
• All cell phones must be on silent mode in the library.

• Library computers are to be used for academic work only. This includes research, working on school papers and projects and using the Riordan Google for Education platform (student -issued email only).
• Playing games, using Social Media (ie: Facebook, MySpace, etc), Twitter, instant messaging/chatting, or other personal use that is not academically focused is prohibited on all library computers or on personal electronic devices inside the library at all times.
• When printing to the library laser printer, please perform a print preview to view your document and note the number of pages you are printing.
• While there are no fees to use the library laser printer, you may only print school assignments and homework.
• The library has student wireless (WiFi) connectivity for students' personal electronic devices, which may be used for schoolwork. The password is riordancrusaders (all lowercase, one-word).
• Always log out of your computer account at the end of your session.
• Always clean up your area and push your chair in as you leave quietly.

• Books may be checked out for a two-week period (14 days).
• Students are limited to checking out five books at a time.
• Books may be requested through the Follett Destiny Online Catalog.
• Books may be renewed at the library counter.
• $0.25 cent late fee is added on a per day basis for late returns.
• Reference books cannot be checked out of the library, but circulating books can be checked out.
• All library books are shelved under the Dewey Decimal System.

• These items may be checked out by arrangement with the librarian.
• In most cases, only 1 video may be checked out at a time.
• Videos or audio media may be checked out for 1 week.
• $0.25 cent late fee is added on a per day basis for late returns.
• Students also have access to Riordan's Follett Destiny Online Catalog, featuring our complete library holdings, as well as over 450 downloadable eBooks and audio books.