Overdue Fees

A regular library book is checked out to the student account for the duration of 3 weeks. If a student needs more time with the book they are to bring the book and ask for a renewal date from the librarian. The book needs to be physically present in order to renew it. 

Textbook Policies

Textbooks are checked out for the year. Late fees are not charged, but if a book is lost or damaged, a fine will be assessed. Water damage of any kind will result in a replacement of the book. Textbooks range in price from $16 to over $100 each. 

Paperback workbooks are for the student to keep. They can be written in, and should be kept by the student. If a paperback book is lost and needs to be replaced, please notify the librarian immediately to find out the cost of the book in order to receive a new one. 

Day-Use Chromebook 

Students are required to bring their own device to school on a daily basis that is fully charged and in good working order. If a student needs a device for the day, they may borrow one for the day, from the library.

Students can access the Serrano library database at home. It's easy -- just go to Saddleport, then Applications, Click on the Follett/Destiny icon, Click on Serrano and Click on Catalog. You are ready to search for a books. You can find materials by their Keyword, Author, Title, Subject, and Series. Select "Details" next to the title to get additional information about the book.

To see what is currently checked out to you: Go to Circulation, Click on the "My Info" tab.

Serrano Library Catalog

Discover what books are available in our library. 

Login with your Saddleport ID for more searching options.

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Check out Books

1. Visit our catalog and decide what book you are interested in.
2. Fill out this form to request your books. 
3. Watch for an email that tells you your books are ready to pick up.
4. Pick up books at the library. The library is open Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM. 
5. Enjoy your book, return it after three weeks. (If you'd like more time with the book, request a renewal date by email from Mrs. Kahf: Elizabeth.Kahf@svusd.org.)
6. Return your books to the front of the library in the bin just outside the doors. 

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We are following the Material Lending Protocols of REALM, REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums, a research partnership between OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to users of circulated materials.

• Paper/Hardback with plain pages will be held in quarantine for 168 hours (7 days) before being allowed back into circulation. 

• Encyclopedia Britannica. SVUSD students and teachers have access to Encyclopedia Britannica and Image Quest, which provide K-12 teachers and students with an easy way to collect articles, images, and videos.
  • Username: svusd
  • Password: learn
• EBSCO. SVUSD students and teachers have access to EBSCO as an additional research resource. For 7-12th grade teachers and students. 
  • Username: svusd
  • Password: ebsco
• EasyBib. The EasyBib website is FREE and allows the student to create accurate MLA, APA or Chicago style citations and check their papers for plagiarism and grammar errors.