The purpose of this electronic cataloging policy manual is to create the utmost continuity and consistency of services within the Dover City School District libraries.

Library Media Center Mission Statement:

The library media center exists to serve the needs of the students and faculty of Dover City Schools by providing supplemental educational resources and a pleasant, purposeful, quiet atmosphere in which to do research, recreational reading, and study.

The school library media center exists to support the classroom efforts of teachers and their students and to promote the value of reading for both practical purposes and for pleasure.

The school library media center is an integral part of the educational process and should e seen as an extension of the classroom, a source of information and services that will enable students to complete class-related projects and pursue personal goals and interests.

Collaboration between teachers and the library media specialist is essential to utilizing the school library media center to its full potential of enriching students' learning experiences.

It is the goal of the library media program that students become skillful, responsible users of information, leading to good decision-making and lifelong learning.

The library media center exists to serve the needs of the students and faculty of Dover City Schools by providing supplemental educational resources and a pleasant, purposeful, quiet atmosphere in which to do research, recreational reading, and study. Students should view the library media center as an extension of the classroom, a collection of resources and services that will enable them to complete class-related projects and pursue personal goals and interests. It is the goal of the library media program that students become skillful, responsible users of information leading to good decision-making and lifelong learning.

The library media center is open to students throughout the school day, except when it is being used for testing, meetings, and special events. The library media center will be closed the first weeks of school for freshman orientation and library aide training, and the last week of school for inventory.

Students may sign out to the library media center from study hall one period per day. Students may come to the library at any time during the period, and may return to study hall when they have finished their work. Students will sign in to the library by writing their name and study hall room number on the sign-in sheet. Students needing to use the library for additional periods to complete class-related work must obtain permission and a pass from the librarian or the assigning teacher.

Students should be busy, quiet, and seated unless browsing for or checking out library materials.

The multipurpose room may be reserved for small group projects, meetings, and tutoring.

No food, candy, or drink except water is permitted in the library media center.

Library materials may be checked out as follows:

Materials should be returned on time and in good condition. Magazines and books may be renewed as needed. Overdue notices will be sent weekly. Lost items must be paid for at replacement cost. If a student has one or more overdue items, no further checkouts will be permitted until the items are returned. Report cards and transcripts may be held at the end of the year for unreturned materials and unpaid replacement fees.

Library media center computers may be used for class-related research of the Internet, the library catalog and databases, and for word-processing and multimedia projects. Students may not use the library computers to listen to music or view video on the Internet unless they are required for an assignment. Games, chat rooms, and message boards should not be accessed. The use of cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other personal technology devices is permitted in the library media center. Students may listen to music on their devices provided they use headphones or earbuds.

Students who misuse the library media center will be subject to loss of library privileges and/or detention.

Internet Safety

Bring Your Own Technology

Teacher Guide to DHS Library Media Center

A note on cataloging:

All cataloging is to be completed by the district librarian media specialist.

• Books may come pre-processed and need verified by school librarian.

• Books may need processed. Workflows automation system will be used to copy catalog by searching existing MARC records. Check record against CIP information found in book.

• Books or materials may need to be originally cataloged. Workflows is the system to be used, as with copy cataloging; however, fields will need to be completed by district librarian using CIP or other material processing information to catalog using MARC field tags to the librarian's best ability.

AASL Library Standards

OELMA Standards

RDA

A note on subject classification:

Start by looking for subject headings in the Sears Subject Headings. If none provide the match you are seeking, then use the LOC Subject Headings as a secondary resource. Use at least three subject headings when classifying books and materials in the library catalog system.

The district librarian media specialist or two classroom assistant librarians will be responsible for implementing the policies and procedures at their respective libraries. The district librarian will review the policies annually, and they are to be school board approved. A copy of this policy will be kept in binders at each library, as well as electronically on this website. While library staff hold the primary responsibility for upholding these policies, student helpers or volunteers are encouraged, and their duties may include:

• Shelving books

• Implementing attendance procedures (high school)

• Assisting with the creation of book displays

• Organizing materials for special activities or lessons

In order to maintain academic integrity, it is necessary for a school library to have prescribed policies and procedures for maintaining their library facilities. Just as teachers must align content to curriculum and standards, so must the library to ensure a productive, inviting environment for students and staff. Maintaining a consistently cataloged collection creates more user-friendly access to materials, making them easier to locate and match to specific learning goals.