Library Book Rules

How many books can I check out? 

Short answer: 2

A student can only have 2 books checked out at a time. Any time you check out a book, it will be due back to the library in two weeks (10 school days). Of those two books, only 1 can be a graphic novel. If you owe books or money to another school, you can only check out 1 book from WC Friday until you get that taken care of.

What happens if I have a book out past the due date?

Short answer: Get it back to the library. No books can be checked out until it is returned.

Get it back as soon as you can. 

What happens if I lose a book?

Short answer: You are responsible for the book cost.

If you lose a book, you will be responsible for paying for it. I will send overdue notices to you with our price for the book. Books from elementary schools will have their own pricing from the elementary school librarians.

What if I have a lost or overdue book from my elementary school?

Short answer: You will only be able to check out one book at a time.

If you have a lost or overdue book from your elementary school and you have found the book, then you can give the book back to the elementary school, or you can give it to me and I will mail it to the elementary school. If you need to pay for the book, I can arrange for that payment to be made. In the meantime, you can check out 1 book at a time from our library.

If I put a hold on a book, when can I come and get it?

Short answer: During 7th and 8th grade Encore times or when Ms. Jordan is in the library. 

Once you have put a hold on a book you want, you can get it when your ELA class comes into the library, or you can send me an email so we can work out some other time for you to come and pick it up.

Can I renew a book?

Short answer: Yep, unless someone has put it on hold.

I will let you renew a book one time unless it is a book that has been requested by other students.

If I decided I don't want to check out a book that I picked out, should I put it back on the shelf?

Short answer: No. Put it on the book bench or top of the shelf (lower ones)

No, you should not. If you decided you don't want to check the book out, you should set it on one of the "book benches" on top of the bookcase. I or one of my media assistants can shelve the book later. We do this because students often put the book in the wrong place, which makes it hard for other students to find later.

What happens if I damage a book?

Short answer: If the book is repairable, only a nominal damage fee, if it is destroyed, full replacment cost

Most of the time, as long as you get the book to me as soon as possible with all of its parts intact, I can fix the book. DO NOT try to glue or tape a book back together yourself. I have to use special book glue and book tape to repair books, and I have those things in the library. If you think the book is damaged beyond repair, bring it in to me anyway.

Can I read any book in the library?

Short Answer: 6th and 7th graders must have a Young Adult Book Permission form signed by a parent/guardian.

If you are an 8th grader, then yes! If you are a 6th or 7th grader, you will have to have a Young Adult Book Permission Form filled out and signed by your parents in order to read YA books.