Sem Library
FAQ's
Circulation Basics:
Checkout Info...
Kindergartners can check out 1 book.
1st grade can check out 2 books.
2nd-5th grades can check out 3 books.
Extra book privileges are at the librarian and teacher's discretion.
Students can take books home.
Students may keep their books up to two weeks.
In General...
A friendly email reminder will go out to parents 3 days after a book becomes overdue. Additional emails will go out at 7, 14, and 21 days if the book is not returned. If the book is determined to be lost, payment information will either be sent home in your child's folder or emailed.
FISD does not charge overdue fines.
Students are responsible for paying for lost and damaged items.
Library accounts are available for viewing through the Sem online catalog.
Please make sure water bottles seal or close tightly in backpacks!!! Water Damage was the leading cause of damaged books last year!!!
Student ID#s and Passwords...
Please help your child memorize his or her 6 digit Student ID# and 8 digit birthdate. We use these numbers in the library for self checkout, MackinVia.com, and placing books on hold.