Library Media Center Policies
The library media center is open from 7:15 a.m. -3:00 p.m. and open to students at the point-of-need anytime during the day. Students may visit the library independently to check out or return books, take Accelerated Reader quizzes, use the card catalog, turn in reading logs, or conduct research, as long as they are not disruptive to the other activities or classes in the library. If the media specialist is busy with another class, students may check out by writing down their full name and the barcode number of the book they wish to check out on the clipboard at the checkout counter.
All students will visit the library weekly for instruction and book checkout. Teachers may schedule additional time for research as needed. Teachers are encouraged to schedule at least one collaborative research project with the media specialist each school year. The media specialist is available to assist teachers in book selection for instruction and/or read alouds. Please visit the library website for additional teacher resources.
Library Checkout Policy
Books that are not returned when due, are considered overdue. There are no fines for overdue books, but students will not be allowed to check out a new book until the overdue book is returned. If a student is not finished reading a book it can be renewed, but students are encouraged to keep in mind that others may be waiting to read to the book. Printed overdue notices will be sent home with students each grading period and/or before long breaks.
Lost or Damaged Books – Please read carefully.
· Occasionally, library books can become damaged. Usually, minor damage can be easily repaired. If a book cannot be repaired, the student will be charged for the book.
· Lost Hardback Book: If a student loses a hardback book, the student will be charged a flat fee of $10.
· Lost Paperback Book: If a student loses a paperback book, the student will be charged a flat fee of $5.
· Lost Magazine: The charge for a lost magazine is $2. Magazines will be checked out in a plastic bag with a barcode. If the bag is also lost, there will be an additional $1 charge to cover the cost of the barcode and the bag.
All students will visit the library weekly for instruction and book checkout. Teachers may schedule additional time for research as needed. Teachers are encouraged to schedule at least one collaborative research project with the media specialist each school year. The media specialist is available to assist teachers in book selection for instruction and/or read alouds. Please visit the library website for additional teacher resources.
Library Checkout Policy
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade students will be allowed to check out one book at a time. Students may keep the book for one week, but may renew the book for additional enjoyment.
- 2nd – 5th Grade students will be allowed to check out two books at a time. They can keep the book for two weeks, but may renew them for additional enjoyment. Additional books may be checked out for research purposes.
- Students may visit the library independently during the school day at the point-of-need, with teacher approval.
- Teachers are encouraged to utilize the library as needed. Please let the media specialist know via email, or by sending a list with a student, if there are any books needed for instruction. If the library does not own teacher requested books, they will be added to the next book order, if available.
Books that are not returned when due, are considered overdue. There are no fines for overdue books, but students will not be allowed to check out a new book until the overdue book is returned. If a student is not finished reading a book it can be renewed, but students are encouraged to keep in mind that others may be waiting to read to the book. Printed overdue notices will be sent home with students each grading period and/or before long breaks.
Lost or Damaged Books – Please read carefully.
· Occasionally, library books can become damaged. Usually, minor damage can be easily repaired. If a book cannot be repaired, the student will be charged for the book.
· Lost Hardback Book: If a student loses a hardback book, the student will be charged a flat fee of $10.
· Lost Paperback Book: If a student loses a paperback book, the student will be charged a flat fee of $5.
· Lost Magazine: The charge for a lost magazine is $2. Magazines will be checked out in a plastic bag with a barcode. If the bag is also lost, there will be an additional $1 charge to cover the cost of the barcode and the bag.