Library Media Center

Policies and Procedures for Students

Student Expectations
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Students are expected show respect to all people and property within the library.
Students will speak in a manner that is appropriate in the library. (quiet, calm, respectful)
Students will not eat or drink in the library. (No food, gum or drinks of any kind!)
Students will help to keep the library organized and neat. (Use shelf markers, pick up
after yourself, push in chairs, put books and magazines in proper locations, etc)

Open Hours and Closing

Library Hours: 7:15am 3:15pm, except on Tuesday library closes at 1:19
The Library will be open
Before/after school
During nutrition/lunch
o Students must have nutrition/lunch library pass to enter at these times
During homeroom and class time
o Students must have signed hall pass and ID card or agenda with library card

Borrowing Books (Check-Out)

1. Students may check out up to three books at a time.
2. Students must have their student ID card or agenda library card to check out any book.

Returning Books (Check-In)

1. Students must return all books within TWO weeks from date the book was checked out.
2. If a book is needed for a longer check-out period, students may renew a book one
time for another two-week period.

Overdue (Late) Books

1. If a book is kept past the initial two-week checkout period it is overdue. Fines are
0.10 per school day.
2. A student with an overdue book will not be allowed to check out any more books
until the book is returned. No exceptions.

Lost or Damaged Books

1. When a student loses a book he/she will be charged for the cost of the book.
2. When a student destroys or damages a book he/she must pay a fine. This fine will be
equal to the cost of the book.
3. A student will not be allowed to check out any books until he/she pays the fine for a
lost or damaged book.
Computer and Printer/Copier Use
Library computers are for schoolwork only.
To use the computers in the library students must have:
o Signed AUP agreement form on file
o ID card or agenda library card
A Printer/Copier is available to students for schoolwork only.
Students must get the approval from the teacher librarian to print or make copies.

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Policies and Procedures for Teachers/Staff
Library Conference Period / Lunch Break
It is necessary to close the library for one period a day to take care of paperwork and other business. Please note
the library conference periods change daily.

Conference Period
Lunch Break
Monday
Closed Period 1
Monday, Friday
Closed 11:53-12:23
Tuesday
Closed Period 2
Tuesday
Closed 11:33-12:03
Wednesday
Closed Period 3
Wednesday, Thursday Closed 11:23-11:53
Thursday
Closed Period 5
Friday
Closed Period 6
*Library conference period and lunch can be altered to accommodate teachers and classes *

Teacher/Staff Expectations
1. Teachers will review library policies and expectations with their students before
bringing the class to the library.
2. Teachers will actively monitor their students while visiting the library.
3. Teachers will help to enforce library policies with their students and will take corrective
action when necessary.
4. Teachers will stay with their students at all times when their class is visiting the library.
5. All staff will inform the teacher librarian when they are using/borrowing library
materials.
Scheduling Class Time
1. Teachers are allowed to schedule time in the library on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Teachers will only use reserved time for standards-based lessons with clear objectives,
instructions, and assessment.
3. Substitute teachers will not be permitted to bring classes to the library, unless
previously discussed with and approved by teacher librarian.
Homeroom Policy
Homeroom is a valuable time for students to check out and return books. Due to the fact
that homeroom is only 23-30 minutes long, it is necessary to adhere to the following rules:
The library will not be accepting class visits during homeroom.
Please send no more than TWO students to the library during homeroom.
Please send students with hall pass and student ID card or agenda library card.
Students should be coming to the library during homeroom to check out and return
books only.
Once a student checks a book out, they will be sent back to class.
Sending Students
1. Teachers may send students to the library at any time during normal operating hours.
2. No more than two students per class will be allowed to visit the library at one time,
unless previously discussed with and approved by teacher librarian.
3. All students entering the library must have a hall pass with a legible teacher signature.
4. Students dismissed from special activities (i.e. field trips, assemblies etc.) may not stay
in the library without prior approval from the teacher librarian.
Computer and Printer/Copier Use
1. Library computers will only be used for school/class-related activities (AR quizzes,
research, word processing, etc.). No gaming or videos will be allowed unless approved
by library/school personnel.
2. A printer/copier is available to students for schoolwork only. Students must get the
approval from the teacher librarian to print or make copies.