Frequently Asked Questions

The Upper School Library is open on school days from
7:30am to 5:30pm

Students use their TAS ID cards or ID numbers to check
out books.

You may borrow up to ten items at one time. The lending
period is 30 days for all books, eBooks, and audiobooks.
Books may be renewed unless they've been requested by
another library user.

Students may view their personal accounts online at any time, including textbooks, by signing into Destiny (our library catalog) and clicking on My Info.
Books that are not overdue may be renewed or reserved online in Destiny.

Overdue notices are sent each week via TAS email accounts.
Please ensure that emails are not blocked and are accepted to the email inbox.
If you don't want an overdue notice you'll have to bring the book back on time.
We only remind you when your books get late.

There are no fines on overdue materials.

Please track and renew or return materials that have reached their due date.

If an item is lost, the student pays the full cost of the item at the current market rate and a replacement fee of USD$8:00.
Lost items are cleared when a cashier's receipt is received by the library.

Reference books are located in the Non-Fiction area (Quiet Reading Room) and are available for reading in the library.
Please note that students cannot book a table in the Quiet Reading Room; seating in this area is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Textbooks are reserved behind the information desk and may be borrowed using your student ID for use in the library.

Students may reserve a study room under the Services tab on library's Homepage, or by scanning the QR Codes located on the doors of the study rooms.
Note that there are limits on the number of users each room can hold. Clubs and societies may go through their faculty sponsors for approval
to book a room for their use and must always have the supervision of at least one adult during meetings.

Upper school students may use the Chinese Library as their own.
Upper school students are considered guests in the lower and middle school libraries and may check out materials,
but not use either of those libraries as a gathering or study space.

The Upper School Library observes rules consistent with its purpose as an indoor space for research, study, and information exchange. 
You may not eat meals in the library. Drinks are permitted if in sealed, no-spill containers.
Library users may have indoor-level conversations with friends and study mates.
Phone usage is permitted when it is not distracting to other students.

Parents, alumni, and other select community members have access to the print collection in all libraries.
Check with divisional libraries for more information.