WESLMC Circulation Guidelines

Who May Borrow

WES patrons may borrow library material. This includes the students, faculty/staff, & school community. 

The WES students are allowed a maximum of two (2) check out items at a time. If students left out their library book at home although they will not received a late fine, the book will count as one of their two checked out items until it is returned.​ 

Prints and non-print materials can be returned or renewed provided no holds have been placed on them and you have not reached your renewal limit. Bring the book as well as any other non-print materials on the due date and placed them at the Circulation Desk. Any current loaned materials will not be renewed if there is a block on your record. 

Overdue books, non-print materials, Teacher's Resources, and reserved materials cannot be renewed. 

Please note that once a library book is returned to the library, kindly be patient since there is a processing time of several days before the book can be returned to the shelf and in turn, may go back into the circulation. 

Fines and Replacement Costs

Students are required to pay for a replacement cost of a lost/damaged item. The replacement cost of a lost item is the current market value of the item. A lost book from the library must be paid for at the library of origin. WES faculty/staff/school community please note: replacement of lost items also apply to them.

Any lost/damaged item can be paid by check or cash at the circulation desk at the WESLibrary. You must first go to the circulation desk to obtain a paper bill for this purpose; once you have paid, you must keep the paid receipt  for future reference (so that when issues arises, you can be cleared from your record).

No fines for any late book(s) returned!

Courtesy Reminder Notice

Three days before a book is due, the librarian issues a courtesy reminder notice to inform the patrons that they may return or renew their checked out material. In order to receive these notices, the librarian must have your updated and current contact information. 

Please note that whether or not you received the courtesy reminder notice, you are still responsible for returning your checked out material by the designated due date and for paying any damage fees or replacement charges. 

Library Blocks

Library patrons are blocked from borrowing additional materials if they have overdue materials and/or unpaid lost/damaged books.

They are blocked & will remain until the library material is returned and the fine is paid or the replacement charges are paid.  

Search Requests and Holds

 If a book is not on the shelf, you may request a search to be done to locate it. Also, if a book is in circulation, you may place a hold on it. When the book is located and returned, it will be held at the Circulation Desk and a notice will be sent to you. 

Security System and Theft/Mutilation of Library Materials

There WILL BE  an electronic security control system in the WESLibrary (in the near future).  Theft and mutilation of library materials is a serious offense. Users attempting to leave the libraries with materials that have not been properly charged and/or mutilated portions of library materials may be referred to the administrator for disciplinary action.

Circulation Desk Hours

 The Circulation Desk closes 30  minutes before the WESL closes. All circulation material must be checkout before this time. Items brought to the Circulation Desk after it closes can be held at the Main Office.