BOOK CHECK-OUT

Students may return their books during open library hours. Students may also carry them in when coming to library class. Students are encouraged to return books as soon as they have finished reading them and to check out others.

Check-out directions:

• • Use a shelf marker to hold place on shelves while looking for a book

  • Bring the selected book(s) to the check out desk and wait patiently for Mr. Simerly or Ms. Whaley

  • After the book is checked out, sit quietly and read

  • Special seating will be designated by the librarian and based on expected behavior

  • Clean up areas, including pushing in chairs and returning special seating

  • Line up quietly at the EXIT door

CHECK-OUT TIMES

The media center will be open daily. Open library times will be coming soon upon completion of master schedule.

Please remember that checking out sometimes takes time. Children are taught to choose a book they think they will enjoy reading and to use the 5-finger rule as well as AR levels to determine if it is a good fit for them, but students must also use their time correctly during selection of books.

EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR:

• • Students should enter the library through the doors to the right (in the hallway)

  • Students should stand quietly in a single line and listen for directions

  • Walk quietly at all times

  • Use an appropriate voice for activities in the library

  • Respect others and school property

  • Keep hands, feet, and objects, to self

  • Keep all 4 legs of your chair on the floor

  • Return books on time

  • Use proper book care

  • Treat others the way you would like to be treated

  • Students should exit the library through the doors to the left (in the hallway)

CIRCULATION

Students may check out books according to the list below:

• • Kindergarten 1 item

  • 1st – 4th grade 2 items

As students demonstrate proper book care, the number of checkouts weekly may be increased. If students follow the rules for good book care, they will have no trouble taking care of them and keeping up with them.

Book care:

• • Have clean hands when you look at books

  • Turn pages from the top or bottom, slowly

  • Use a thin bookmark to save your place; never dog-ear the corners

  • Carry books home and back in a backpack

  • Keep books away from food and drink. Never carry food or drink with books in a backpack. Many of our books are damaged in this way.

  • Keep books away from pets and little brothers and sisters.

  • Find a safe place to keep books at home so that they are not lost.

  • Return books on time.

  • Do not attempt to repair books at home. Return the book to the library media center so that the damage can be evaluated and repaired, if possible, using the proper materials.

While there is no fine charged for overdue books, students with overdues will not be allowed to check out until all overdue books are returned. If books are damaged beyond repair, students will be expected to replace the book. At the end of the year, all items must be returned before report cards are received.

TEACHERS:

Laptop computers, projectors, document cameras, and charging carts are checked out to the teacher. Materials purchased for specific grade levels are checked out to the grade level classrooms. Teachers are responsible for materials checked out to them and to their classrooms. The number of items checked out to each classroom is unlimited.

When checking out library materials, please bring all materials to the circulation desk to be checked out by the media center staff. All materials should be returned at the end of the year except equipment and materials checked out to the room. Laptop computers may be returned to the library, locked in your storage closet, or checked out for the summer. Please let the librarian know where you are storing your equipment for the summer.

RETURN OF MATERIALS:

Please return materials to the circulation desk in the library.

REQUESTING MATERIALS:

When requesting materials from the media center, please send an email of leave a note on the circulation desk. The media center staff will gather materials and deliver them to your classroom. You may also place materials on hold using Destiny (our Online Public Access Catalog). If you would like instruction in the use of Destiny, please let us know. Emergencies do arise, but if last minute requests can be avoided, the media center staff will be better able to serve you.

EQUIPMENT:

All equipment is checked out through the media center. The following equipment is to remain in your room and will be checked out to the classroom. (Projector, Document camera, Desktop computers, AV carts, Printer, Television) The teacher is responsible for all equipment checked out to his/her classroom. Small items such as boom boxes, tape recorders, etc. are checked out to the individual teacher. Laptop computers are checked out to the individual teacher. Laptop and iPad carts are checked out to the teacher.

EQUIPMENT REPAIR

If you are having problems with any equipment, please follow the following procedure to have your equipment repaired. Computers, Projectors, document cameras, scanners, iPods,: turn in a work order to the Tech Assistant using the link "Help Desk" on the Johnson City Schools Single Sign On page.

All other equipment – contact the media center staff by e-mail or place a note in librarian’s mailbox.

PURCHASE REQUESTS:

We welcome your suggestions for purchases. Requests for purchase of materials should be made in writing. No specific form is required. Please use a full sheet of paper. Include as much information as is available for each item. (author, title, publisher, copyright date, catalog, order number, page number, etc.)