Welcome to the Benson Library!
Librarian: Ms Ralph
Upon entering the library, students are responsible for maintaining a respectful library.
Before/After School and Lunch Responsibilities
*Food and drinks are not allowed. Unflavored colorless water is okay, but not near computers.
*Remain seated unless you are browsing for materials.
*Maintain a low voice volume.
*Pencils and paper are available. Markers, crayons, colored pencils, calculators, scissors and glue are available for checkout.
Games are also available for checkout.
School Day Responsibilities
*Follow all responsibilities for before/after school and lunch.
*During the school day you must have a pass from your teacher. Be sure to write your name, teacher you came from and the time on the sign in sheet.
*Students must be focused on an academic task. Games are not allowed unless specifically directed by a teacher in the library.
*Watch your time. Passes back to class will not be given in the first or last 10 minutes of class.
See the librarian for database usernames and passwords. Databases accessed through Clever should automatically connect.
Al though it is not included in the tutorials, you may need to enter a password. Please contact Ms. Ralph to get the passwords.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).