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Information for High School Students

Use of Library and Its Resources

High school students are welcome to come to the UNO Library to use its resources for academic research. This includes all of the collections, both print and media, and the electronic resources including databases and the worldwide web. Research advice and assistance in the use of resources is available at the Reference Desk. Photocopying and printing services are available for a fee.

Food is allowed in the library. Drinks in covered containers are permitted. At no time are drinks permitted near the computers.

Do not leave purses, bookbags, or any materials unattended. Although conversation is permitted on the main and lower levels of the Library, please keep conversations and other noise to a minimum, especially on the upper floor.

Material Checkout

No library materials may be checked out except through special provisions made between the student's high school and the UNO Library.

These special provisions include:

  • The participating high school appoints a contact person and agrees to be financially responsible for outstanding student financial obligations to the library.
  • The students complete a contract which must be signed by the contact person and returned to the library when they register for library privileges.

High school user cards are valid from early September to May 1.

Students may check out up to 5 books. At this time, remote access to the library's electronic resources is unavailable.

Contact the Circulation Desk at 554-3206 for more information.

Information for High School Instructors

The UNO library welcomes any visitors to use its facilities and resources for academic research. Discussion with librarians about the appropriateness of the UNO resources for the student assignments is advised. Based on past experience, it has been determined that generally the UNO library is not an appropriate facility for research for students younger than high school age (ninth grade). The resources are chosen for the abilities of college age students and to meet the needs of the curriculum of UNO, and will not meet the needs of younger students.

The computers available are not filtered for content.

The Library Instruction department will provide instruction on the use of library resources to high school librarians, media specialists, or classroom teachers by appointment. If preferred, the library can provide the instruction directly to the students during a scheduled visit. To reserve a library classroom or schedule instruction, call 402-554-3638.