Policies & Procedures

Class Procedures & Daily Schedule ~

Students are expected to be accountable and responsible for their actions, follow the rules, and show respect and kindness towards others at all times. During checkouts, students are free to search the shelves and use the online catalog and find a quiet place to dig into a great book. I enjoy using this time to connect with them individually to learn about their reading habits and interests so that I can effectively help them find that next great book. During instruction, students are expected to sit in their assigned seats and give me their full attention. A library class is 45 minutes long with an average of 15-20 minutes for checking out books and reader's advisory, and an average of 20-25 minutes for instruction and student engagement. These times are flexible depending on students' needs.



The 2022-23 Class Schedule:


  • 7:55 - 8:40 am Kindergarten

  • 8:50 - 9:35 am 5th Grade

  • 9:40-10:25 am 3rd Grade

  • 10:35-11:20 am First Grade

  • ​12:10-12:55pm 2nd Grade

  • 1:05-1:30 pm 4th Grade​


Hours of Operation ~

  • During class times, there are no open checkouts. See class schedule above.

  • Students who need to exchange library books prior to their next library class visit, may come to the library in the mornings after checking in with their homeroom teachers.

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Circulation ~

  • Non-fiction, fiction, and biographies may be checked out for a two-week period.

  • Students may renew a book for an additional 2 weeks if they bring it in.

  • Students may not checkout new books if they have overdue books, however no fines are assessed as long as the books are returned.

  • Students may place books on hold... just ask Ms. Seren. See below for more details.


Housekeeping ~

Please keep in mind that food, drinks and backpacks are not permitted in the Library at any time.


​Overdue, lost, or damaged books:

  • There is no fine for overdue library books. Just return them as soon as you are able!

  • Lost books must be replaced by the end of the school year. Since library books have a special binding, we cannot accept store-bought books as replacements.

  • Damaged books will be repaired if possible. If, however, the book has gotten wet, sticky, ripped, chewed, or is otherwise damaged so that repair is not possible, the student’s family will be asked to pay to replace the book.



Holds and ILL:

  • Students may request holds on books that are not available on the shelves. Students may only have up to 2 holds on their account at a time. Once a requested book comes in, the student has two weeks to check it out. If the student does not check out the book within two weeks it will go back on the shelf.

  • Inter Library Loans are also possible at the request of a faculty or staff member for faculty only. Ms. Seren will contact other librarians in the district and receive the book by courier.



Book Challenges:

  • If a member of the faculty, staff, and/or parent community feels that the content of a book is controversial, questionable, or inappropriate, they are welcome to submit a “Request for re-evaluating library materials” form from the Fort Mill School District.

  • A committee comprised of the librarian, principal, and other members of the faculty and staff will review the book(s) and discuss.

  • The librarian will research other challenges made to the title and bring this information to the committee.