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Library Policy Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. (1994) Visits: Students visit the library on both a scheduled and independent basis. Each class has a regular weekly time slot for book exchange. Individual students may come to the library during the “open library” times scheduled for that day. Number of books students may check out at any one time: Kinder - 3rd Grade: 1 Book 4th - 6th Grade: 2 Books This reflects the number of books a student may have out at any one time, however, students have access to the library daily and may come everyday, during “open library,” for a new book, provided they return the previous one(s). Students in any grade who are doing research projects may have their limit extended during a project or assignment. Length of sign-out period and renewals: The books are checked out for a one week period. Books may be renewed up to two additional times. The book must be present to be renewed. Damaged and lost book policy: Accidents happen. Puppies chew books, containers leak in backpacks, younger siblings use them for creative art projects, and sometimes books are left on the playground, the day it rains. Most children are responsible, but if a book becomes accidentally damaged or lost, we stress the responsibility to report and, if necessary, to replace a book which gets damaged while in their care. If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We use special book tape and glue, which resist heat and won't discolor. Return the book with a note and we will repair it. If a book becomes damaged beyond use, you will be billed for the replacement cost. You may replace the book, provided the same type of book is replaced. Please check with us before replacing a hardback edition, most of our books are library editions, meant to take heavy use, and not the trade editions sold in bookstores. If major damage occurs, please return the book with a note, so that your child may continue to borrow books. As long as we are aware that you know the book is damaged and must be replaced, your child may continue to borrow. If your child returns a book damaged beyond use and you are not aware of an obligation, borrowing privileges are withheld until you are notified. Overdue Policy: We do not charge a fine for overdue books. Overdue notices are sent out on a routine basis, usually weekly, and if a student has books overdue more than two weeks we reserve the right to suspend borrowing privileges or limit the number of books out at any time, until the overdue items are returned. If you notice your child is not bringing home new books, please ask if a book is considered lost or overdue. Sometimes, you send the book back, but it does not make it to the library. Students who have chronic over dues may have borrowing privileges revoked or limited, or have books they need for assignments signed out to their teacher, so they may complete an assignment. They will receive a bill for lost books, if the items are not returned. We attempt to instill a sense of responsibility while a book is in the possession of our students. This means they are responsible for caring for it, using a bookmark, renewing it, and returning it on time, so others may borrow it. |
