Library Procedures
Searching for and Requesting a Book
Library Rules
- Listen actively and use quiet voices in the library.
- Choose "just right" books.
- Treat everyone with kindness and respect.
- Take care of our school, library and materials.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
Checking Out Books
- Students may check out two items at a time.
- Students may be given special permission from their classroom teacher to sign out additional materials for special projects.
Overdue Materials
- Student materials will be loaned out for two weeks.
- Students are encouraged to renew their overdue books. They may be renewed twice.
- Classroom teachers will be provided with overdue reports on a monthly basis.
- If you have one over-due book you may still take out one book. If you have two overdue books you may not sign out a new book from the library until you return the overdues.
Lost Materials
- After several attempts to collect overdue resources, students will be given a letter to take home.
- Students have the option to return materials or pay the replacement value.
- Letters will go out in December and June.
Caring for Resources
- Students are responsible for caring for items.
- Use a bookmark (don't fold pages).
- Students should let Mrs. LaBelle know ASAP if they encounter a damaged resource.
- If a resource can not be repaired, the student may receive a fine notice to pay the replacement value.