Policies and Procedures
McKinley Library Policies
Students, teachers, and staff are welcome to check out books before school, at recess (unless there is a scheduled class in the library), during scheduled library visits, at lunch, and after school.
Students
Borrowing Rules
With the approval of teachers, students are allowed to check out a maximum of two books per library visit. The loan period is two weeks.
It is encouraged that students return their books the day before their scheduled class library visit.
All students are eligible to borrow materials unless they have lost or overdue books, have purposely damaged materials, or their parents or guardian has requested borrowing privileges be withheld.
Overdue Books
Overdue reports will be sent each week to the students’ teachers (via email or school mailbox) for him or her to conference with students about late materials.
No fines will be issued for overdue library books.
Students will not be allowed to checkout other books until the overdue material is returned.
Renewals
Students may renew their books for another two week loan period, unless the book(s) has been requested or is a high demand item.
Students must bring the book(s) to the librarian to renew it.
Lost or Damaged Books
If a book is lost or damaged, the book must be paid for before additional books can be checked out.
Students’ parents are responsible for paying the average replacement cost of each book lost or significantly damaged.
Payment for a lost book is reimbursed should the book be found and returned in good condition.
Damaged books should be brought to the librarian for assessment and repair. These items should not be repaired at home.
Any student with financial constraints should see the librarian about other means of paying off the debt.
Teachers and Staff
Borrowing Rules
Teachers and staff may check out an unlimited number of books at any time.
Teachers and staff may keep books as long as needed, but it is encouraged that teachers and staff return books when the books are not needed anymore.
Overdue Books
Teachers and staff are exempt from overdue books.
Renewals
Teachers and staff are exempt from renewals.
Lost or Damaged Books
If a book is lost or damaged, the book must be paid for before additional books can be checked out.
Payment for a lost book is reimbursed should the book be found and returned in good condition.
Damaged books should be brought to the librarian for assessment and repair. These items should not be repaired at home.
Facility Use
Only one class is permitted to visit the library at a time
Teachers must sign up with library personnel in advance
Please coordinate in advance with the library media specialist for all library visits
No food or drink is permitted in the library at any time
Teachers should avoid sending students to the library during class time unless the visit is pre-arranged with the library media specialist
Users must follow all posted guidelines
Scheduling
Teachers may sign up to bring their class either in person with the library media specialist or they may fill out a request online.
Each teacher may schedule a visit at least once every two weeks. Wednesday is flexible and up to the library media specialist’s discretion.
Teachers must give the librarian at least a 24-hour notice if the class cannot make their scheduled visit.