Policies and Procedures
Media Borrowing
Every media class visit includes a media exchange. Students are encouraged to borrow new media every week. Students may borrow varying amounts of materials depending on their grade level and classroom project requirements. All books can be renewed, but they must be present at the time of renewal.
Selection Policy
The library media center is the place where students can explore and learn about the things that are interesting to them. Our media specialist endeavors to guide them to the most appropriate choices for their age, interest and reading levels. Sometimes this can be a challenging task! If you find that your student has selected a book that he or she does not like, or that you feel is inappropriate, please send it back the following day so that another book can be chosen. An occasional "oops" in the selection process is to be expected, and is part of the problem solving, critical thinking process and GROWTH MINDSET.
Overdue Policy
Library media center resources are shared by everyone in the school. Students are responsible for returning their library books on time. If they have books that are overdue for more than one week, they will receive a reminder notice. Overdue books are unfair to other students who are waiting to read them.
Damaged Books
Minor damages like small tears or pencil marks often can be repaired in the media center. Books beyond repair, or those damaged by food or liquid cannot be re-shelved with our regular collection and a replacement copy must be purchased. Parents will be notified as to the cost of the replacement book.
To avoid damage to books that are carried in the same backpack or book bag with snack and lunch, our media specialist encourages all students to enclose their library books in a waterproof/plastic bag for transport between school and home.
Lost Books
Students are responsible for returning the library books they choose to borrow in good condition.
If the books are lost, parents will be notified of the cost to replace the book.