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San Jose Campus, Swisher Library

 

About the Swisher Library

Library Hours

  • Monday-Thursday:  8:00 am-5:00 pm (Testing Room opens at 7:30 am and enter on Ulmer side)
  • Friday:  8:00 am-3:15 pm (Testing Room opens at 7:30 am and enter on Ulmer side)

  • Closed June & July

Brian Nesselrode – Upper School Librarian

Beth Morgan – Library Assistant

Alana McIntyre – Test Room Proctor, Library Assistant, & AP/PSAT Test Coordinator

Libby Curran – Test Room Proctor & Library Assistant

Study Room A

  • Best for quiet/silent study and work; this room shares a wall with the Testing Room and is best for students who will remain mostly silent.
  • Seating for up to 4
  • Window to the courtyard, full natural light
  • Standard round table and chairs
  • White board
  • No eating & drinking
  • First come, first served

Study Room B

  • Best for larger study groups or small meetings
  • Seating for up to 5
  • White board
  • Standard rectangle table and chairs
  • No eating & drinking
  • Reserved for NHS tutoring M,T,W,F during Activities (as needed)

Study Room C

  • Best for tutoring sessions or small group meetings
  • Seating for up to 4
  • White board 
  • No eating & drinking
  • First come, first served

IT Help Desk is available:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:  Zero Hour 8:00-8:30 am
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:  Activities 10:35-11:25 am
  • Wednesday:  8:45-9:15 am
  • Email: itdesktopsupport@bolles.org
  • How do I print from my device?
    • Connect to either the Bolles-Color or Bolles-Black and White printer.
    • The Swisher Library printer requires a student ID badge for access.  
  • Where do I obtain a student ID or a replacement ID?

    • Click HERE to complete the Bolles Student ID Form.

  • What are the library etiquette rules?
    • Conversations are private.
    • Food is not permitted.
    • Students are seated.
  • How do I suggest a book for the library? Click HERE
  • How do I reserve a study room?
    • Study rooms are first come, first served  
  • Do you accept donations?
    • Donations are accepted during the school year with the understanding that material not needed for our collection will be donated to another library or literacy organization.  
  • What is the loan period for a book?
    • Print books: 4 weeks. Renewals given at the circulation desk.   
    • eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines: 2 weeks with automatic return and self-renewals
  • Does the library charge late overdue fines?
    • We do not charge fines for overdue books.  We do charge full replacement fees for books that are not returned at all, returned damaged, or heavily annotated.  
  • How do I connect to the WiFi?
    • Visit the IT Office for assistance
  • How do I reset my Bolles Schoology/365 password?
    • Ask at the circulation desk or visit the IT Office
  • How do I look up a book / find material in the library?
  • Can I borrow a device charger?
    • Yes!  We have a Surface charging station as well as a Surface charger that you can borrow for 1 hour. 
  • Can I borrow a Surface?
    • The library does not lend Surface tablets/computers.
  • Where is the Lost and Found?
    • Dean's Office 

  • How do I get to the main homepage for The Bolles School?