School Guidelines in Borrowing and Returning of Supplementary Learning Resources (SLRs)
The Hub Librarian maintains a master list of all public elementary and high schools in the division for reference. The list includes the school name, school head, school librarian/learning resource in-charge. , or any representative authorized to borrow bins of books for the school.
The school librarian/learning resource focal person or administrative officer, in coordination with the subject coordinators/head teachers shall prepare a list of reading materials in advance for borrowing. Resource selections can be verified and identified online via eLibRO site using the Library Hub Resource Titles, Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), as well as through onsite visits to the Library Hub.
The school librarian/LR in-charge records all borrowed and returned reading materials from the Hub.
The Hub adopts the following schedule of borrowing and returning of books:
Borrowing/Returning – MONDAYS to FRIDAYS, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Each school is entitled to borrow from the Hub a maximum of 15 titles with 30-50 copies per title (enough for one class).
Borrowed reading materials shall be returned after 30 school days. However, the renewal of borrowed materials with the same title is allowed once.
Bin swapping or exchanging books between schools is strictly not allowed. All mnaterials must be returned to the Hub first for proper tracking and accountability.
The teacher may allow the learner to take out reading materials for reading enrichment but should be returned within five school days within the 30-day period. The school head, the classroom teacher concerned, and the school librarian/LR focal shall be held responsible and accountable for the reading material taken out and not returned within the prescribed period.
The conduct of different educational activities such as storytelling, book exhibit, read-a-thon and other related activities is encouraged to achieve its objectives.
Reference: Library Hub Handbook