HOW DO STUDENTS FIND WHAT THEY NEED?

Books can be found using the online library catalog (Follett Destiny Discover).  Of course, Mrs. Kliegman or Mrs. Kern will also assist students whenever possible.

HOW OFTEN DO CLASSES COME TO LIBRARY?

Students visit the library once a week for a scheduled class. All classes are 40 minutes long.

ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE LIBRARY WHEN A CLASS IS IN SESSION?

Students may come to the library at any time to return books, but are encouraged to return books first thing in the morning. Due to some changes in staffing, unscheduled book exchange time will be limited. Please speak Mrs. Kliegman to find out what times you are allowed to stop in for unscheduled book exchange.

HOW MANY BOOKS ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO CHECK OUT?

Kindergarten: 1 book

First Grade: 1 book

Second Grade: 2  books

Third Grade: 3 books

Fourth Grade: 3 books

Fifth Grade: 3 books

WE ALSO HAVE TONS OF EBOOKS AVAILABLE THROUGH SORA. PLEASE GO TO THE CLASSLINK PAGE TO ACCESS SORA.

Please note: These numbers reflect the number of books a student may have out at any one time. However, he/she may come to the library, with teacher permission, for a new book, provided he/she returns the previous one/s and has NO OVERDUE or LOST BOOKS.  Students who are doing research projects may have the limit extended for a project or assignments.

WHEN DO STUDENTS HAVE TO RETURN THEIR LIBRARY BOOKS?

All students may sign-out library materials for two weeks. This means that the book is not considered overdue until two weeks have gone by. However, since all students visit the library on a weekly basis, students are encouraged to bring their library books one week after checkout on their library day, either to return them or renew them.

Books may be renewed up to two additional times. The book must be present to be renewed. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF STUDENTS FORGET TO BRING BACK THEIR BOOKS ON TIME?

We do not charge a fine for overdue books. Overdue notices and friendly reminders are sent out on a routine basis. If a student forgets a book, he/she may not check out another book until the overdue items are returned. 

Parents, if you notice your child is not bringing home new books, please ask if they have a book that is considered lost or overdue. Sometimes, you send the book back, but it does not make it to the library. Sometimes, we send home a notice, but it doesn't make it home. 

Students who have chronic overdues may have borrowing privileges revoked or limited, or have books they need for assignments signed out to their teacher, so they may complete an assignment.  

We attempt to instill a sense of responsibility while a book is in the possession of our students. This means they are responsible for caring for it, using a bookmark, renewing it, and returning it on time, so others may borrow it. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DAMAGE OR LOSE A LIBRARY BOOK?

DAMAGED BOOKS: When a student checks out a book it is his/her responsibility to return the book in good condition. Part of the library curriculum for primary grades is the proper care of books. Although we devote a lot of time to this subject, we realize that accidents can happen. 

If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We will repair the book in the library. Please return the book with a note so that we are aware of it.

However, if a book becomes damaged beyond use, parents will receive a note requesting that they replace the book  with a new, hardcover copy.

LOST BOOKS: If a book is lost, we will ask the student's teacher to help the student search for the book in the classroom. Sometimes students mix their library book with classroom books, sometimes they lend it to a friend, sometimes books are found in the back of a cubby, sometimes they are left in the art room or music room, and sometimes children forget to properly return books by putting them in the library book drop. Occasionally, children simply put the book back on a library shelf. Of course, if the book is not properly checked in, the computer will mark it as 'out'. Sometimes there are computer glitches and of course, there is human error. 

Once we have exhausted all possibilities at school, a note will be sent home asking for parents to replace the lost book with a new hardcover copy or similar book if that book is no longer available for purchase. Please note that borrowing privileges are withheld until the book is replaced.