Library now offers students free printing

The library, which had been charging 25 cents per page for printing, is now offering this service free of charge — a policy change that has been in the works since earlier in the year.

“During this school year, the district office re-evaluated what and how much students were charged for a variety of items,” librarian Kevin Heyman said. “During this re-evaluation, it was decided to stop charging students for printing.”

The library printing costs are covered by the school’s budget, and this is the first time the printing policy has changed since Heyman started working at the school in 2008. The printer, which used to be behind the main desk, is now located in an accessible spot next to the desk.

Other schools in the area, like Palo Alto High School, also offer their students free black-and-white printing, while Lynbrook High School charges 10 cents a page.

Prior to the change, many students would frequent the journalism room for free printing. However, after the library began offering free printing, journalism adviser Michael Tyler said he has noticed a decrease in students using journalism printers.

While most students are still unaware of the change, those who frequently use the library’s printers like sophomore Wilson Fung appreciate the policy change.

“I’d usually have to pay up to a dollar to print my assignment but now I don’t,” Fung said.