Book Return- A library staff member will come to classes to pick up books that are getting returned- 8:30-9:00
If a student would like to return their book before their media class, they have the option to put their book in the book return slot outside the media center.
Swapping Procedures
If students forget their book in their classrooms, they have the opportunity to check out an additional book and put it on the clerk's desk. Students may stop by and swap the book out whenever their teacher allows them to.
St. Mary's County uses Destiny as our OPAC cataloging system. Students will use the same school credentials to log in that they use at school.
Book Checkout
Students in grades K-5th will have the opportunity every week to check out a book. Students may check out one item at a time.
Media Center book check out follows the students throughout their time in SMCPS. If they lose a book or forget to return a book, it comes up in their Destiny account until the book is returned or until the fine is remedied. Students will not be able to check out another book until they have returned or paid for the lost book. We will send students home a notification to students and parents/guardians periodically to let them know what is checked out and/or overdue.
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