Library Policies & Procedures
While in the Burns Middle School Library students must follow all school rules and regulations. In addition students:
Students should not run or horseplay while in the library
Students will be respectful of others
Students will be respectful of the library space and all items located within the library
Circulation guidelines are as follows:
Students may check out up to two items for a period of two weeks
Students may renew their items as many times as they would like as long as no other student or staff member is requesting the item
Students will be responsible for any and all items checked out from the library which includes any damaged or lost items
Library use during school:
Students may come to the library during classes their teachers have scheduled to be in the library.
Students may come to the library with a pass from a teacher during all other class time as permitted by their teacher.
The library is open before school from 7:40 - 7:55, after school from 2:55 - 3:05, and during the school day as permitted by a student's teacher.
Library Weekly Schedule
The library has an open/flexible schedule Monday through Friday. Availability of book check out/in depends on what is happening around the school and in the library. Please check the Calendar page for more details.
To download and read the Burns Middle School Library's full policies and procedures manual please click on this link Burns Middle School Library Policies and Procedures.
The manual includes the following information about the Burns Middle School Library:
Missions, Visions, & Goals
Library Staff & Job Responsibilities
Library Hours & Access
Circulation Policies & Procedures
Scheduling
Orientation
Materials
Computers & Internet Usage/Databases
Library Collab Lab & Workroom
Acquisitions Criteria, Objectives, & Procedures
Collection Maintenance, Inventory, & Weeding
Reconsideration of Selected Materials
Appendices