Academics

Kayser Academic Center

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The Kayser Academic Center unites the school’s Academic and College Advising Offices, Technology Center, Library, Research Services, and Archives at the heart of the campus. It maintains a collection of nearly 14,000 books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs, with thousands of additional publications available electronically. Students and faculty can search the library's collection from anywhere via our online catalog.

Renovated in 2014 thanks to a generous gift from the Kayser family in memory of Leo Kayser Jr., former Board member, alumnus parent and grandparent, the Center offers quiet spots to read, study, research, and write. The Slaughter Reading Room and Engel Terrace provide additional spaces for students to work together on small group projects.

Services & Resources

Reference and Research Assistance
Course-specific and Assignment-specific Library Instruction
Peer-to-peer Tutoring and Writing Support through the Student-led Writing Center (run by our student Commissioners of Education)
Audiovisual Equipment (Digital Voice Recorders, Headphones, Chromebooks, and CD Players)
Lamination
Individual and Group-study Areas
Printers & Photocopiers

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Hours of Operation

Kayser Academic Center hours are 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday–Friday, and 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday–Sunday.
Overdue Fines

The library charges overdue fines of 5 cents per item per day. Items can be renewed indefinitely unless other students or faculty request them. If an item is lost, the cost of replacing the item will be billed to the borrower on record.
DVDs
The Indian Springs DVD collection is held in the AV Room (to the right as you enter the front of the Kayser Academic Center). DVD cases shelved by title are located in the rear stacks (behind the Fiction classification) for your perusal. Three rules govern DVD lending:
- Up to five DVDs may be checked out at a time.
- DVDs may be kept for up to seven days each.
- The library must receive the consent of a parent or guardian for anyone under 17 wishing to check out movies rated R.
Archives

The school archives, located to your left as you enter the front of the Kayser Academic Center, holds items of historical interest to Indian Springs School. The archives includes past yearbooks, photos dating back to the school’s founding in 1952, rare books, and other memorabilia. Be sure to say hello to Historian and Faculty Emeritus Mac Fleming, who has been a member of Springs’ faculty since we opened our doors in 1952.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Q. How do I access the library's databases?

Links to our databases, along with usernames and passwords, are available on the Student Resources Board behind the IndianSprings.org login. You can access the Alabama Virtual Library Databases without a password within the State of Alabama. Please see Mrs. Van Horn in the library if you need assistance.
Q. How can I learn more about copyright?

The school currently subscribes to Movie Licensing USA, which allows us to show some films to students under particular circumstances. The U.S. Copyright Office website has a lot of accessible information about copyright, including a detailed explanation of fair use. Creative Commons provides user-uploaded images for public use under certain circumstances. Our library collection also includes copyright education-specific books. Other resources, such as TeachingCopyright.org and The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication can provide teachers with copyright lesson planning tools.
Q. Where do I find new publications in the library?

The library's new titles are announced via the library Tumblr blog. New additions to the collection are temporarily shelved in the “New Books” alcove of the Slaughter Reading Room. New magazines are housed on the shelves flanking the fireplace in the back of the Reading Room. Remember, if there's a book you want that we don't have, just ask! We can get it.
Q. How do I check out a book?

To check out a book, you must come to the Kayser Academic Center. Currently, there is one self-service checkout workstation for your convenience, with checkout instructions displayed next to it on the circulation desk. Of course, Mrs. Van Horn is always glad to help you. Just ask!
Q. Can I use the library's online catalog from home?

Yes, you can! Click here to access our online catalog from any location.
Q. What resources will I find in the online catalog?

The online catalog contains detailed information about all of the library's holdings (books, DVDs, etc.) and links directly to the library's database subscriptions as well as online versions of books, magazines, journals, and newspapers.