Where Excellence is Expected

Fort Collins

High School

Where Excellence is Expected

Where Excellence is Expected

Library

FCH library collections include fiction, non-fiction, reference books, audiobooks, eBooks, academic course assigned textbooks and novels. All items checked out to you from the LTC are tracked by barcode. You can see what you have checked out by logging onto the online catalog (Insignia).

Items that are not returned are declared lost after 30 days. A replacement cost fine is posted to your Insignia record and to your SchoolPay account. Returning the items to the LTC or paying for them through SchoolPay removes the fine.

Book Resources Description
FCHS Library Search (Insignia) Search, locate and reserve books. See what you have checked out from the LTC or have lost.
eBooks and Audiobooks Check out eBooks and Audiobooks from Destiny Discover. Two items may be checked out for a period of 10 days and will be automatically returned. Login using the Poudre Single Sign-on. 
Banned ebooks Brooklyn Library access to ebooks
Virtual Book Displays New Historical Fiction

New Illustrated Novels
Textbooks and Novels Academic support materials that are available for students to checkout.

 

 

 

 

 



Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search for a library book using the online catalog?  

For detailed instructions see "How to search for a library book using the online catalog" under Documents.

Quick Guide:

  1. Open a web browser and go to the online catalog (Insignia). Library should show as Fort Collins HS.
  2. Select a category from the Keywords drop menu. Select title, author, subject, or keyword search.
  3. Type into the search bar what it is you are looking for and press Enter.

How can I reserve a library book using the online catalog? 

For detailed instructions see "How to reserve library books using the online catalog" under Documents.

Quick Guide:

  1. Open a web browser and go to the online catalog (Insignia). Library should show as Fort Collins HS.
  2. Login with your PSD username and password (upper right corner Login)
  3. Search for a book using the instructions above. 
  4. When you find one you want, select Reserve. Click OK when you get the Hold requested prompt.

What can I do if the LTC does not have the book I want?

  • Request help at the circulation desk to find a book
  • Request an interlibrary loan at the circulation desk
  • Submit a Suggest a book form for the LTC to purchase the book for its collection
  • See if the public library has the book: Poudre River Public Library

What do I have checked out or lost from the LTC?

For detailed instructions see "What do I have checked out or lost from the LTC" under Documents.

Quick Guide:

  1. Open a web browser and go to the online catalog (Insignia).
  2. Login with your PSD username and password (upper right corner Login)
  3. Select My Account>My Borrowing>Loan 
  4. Select Fines to see lost items
  5. If you are on a shared computer, don't forget to Logout!

Library Support Staff

Department Team

Department Leader

Cody Wirth

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