In the Library – Library Policies
Loan Policy for General Collection
The loan period for books in the general collection is two weeks for middle and upper school students. The loan period may be extended an additional two weeks by renewal. No book may be checked out longer than four weeks unless for a special need through arrangements with the librarian. Lower school students return and/or renew their books weekly.
Renewal of Books When Librarian Is Not Present
- For lower school students, pull the original loan card from the date due file box (arranged by grades pre-kindergarten through fifth). For middle and upper school students, pull a card from the appropriate folder on the librarian's desk.
- With pencil, complete the book card with the name of the student and the new due date.
- Sign your name and grade on the book card.
- Place the card in the appropriate folder (K-5, Middle School, Upper School) on the librarian's desk.
Students are responsible for books checked out in their name. Books should not be loaned to other students as the student will be responsible for any overdue fines and lost or damaged books.
Overdue Books
There will be overdue fines for books not returned on time. The student has the responsibility of returning the books on time, renewing the book or paying the fine. This policy will be enforced. If books have not been returned or the fines not paid, report cards will be held and/or the student may be required to work in the library during lunch or break.
Fines
- $.05 a day up to two weeks after due date
- $.25 a day after two weeks over due
- Cost of book for books not returned within a month of due date.
Reference Books and Overnight Loans
Encyclopedia
No encyclopedia is to leave the library. Faculty may see the librarian concerning the personal use of encyclopedias.
Reference Books
Books having a pink overnight card in the book pocket may be checked out overnight.
Overnight book cards should be signed, dated and placed in the appropriate folder by grade.
Overnight books are due by 8 a.m. the next morning before the first class of the day.
Fine
A fine of $.50 per day will be due for overnight books not returned on time.
Magazines
New magazines on the rack are to be read in the library. Back issues of magazines are kept primarily for use by students doing reports; however, they may be borrowed overnight for general reading.
Checking out magazines
- Each magazine has a pink title card in the folder labeled magazines on the librarian's desk.
- Sign your name on the card. Write the issue date of the magazine in the first column.
- Place the card back in the file labeled magazines.
Returning magazines
- Pull the title card and line through your name.
- Place magazines on the librarian's desk.
- Return title card to the folder on the librarian's desk.
Loan period for magazines
- Magazines that are borrowed for general reading should be returned the next morning.
- Magazines for school reports may be borrowed for two weeks.
- Please return all magazines borrowed so that other students may use the material.
Audiovisuals
Audiovisuals and materials stored in audiovisuals room are for teachers' use only. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Conduct and Behavior
The purpose of the library is for studying, research and checking out books. The following rules of conduct will apply:
- Conversation should be kept to a minimum. The library should be quiet at all times.
- No running or playing in the library.
- Each student is responsible for keeping the library neat which includes chairs under the table, magazine returned to shelves and trash disposed of properly.
- Students are not allowed to write or sit on the tables.
- No food allowed in the library except for scheduled meetings. Drink cans and paper wrappers must be disposed of and tables cleaned off before leaving the library following a meeting.
- Library shelves should be kept neat and in order.
- Students should not use or disturb materials in or on the librarian's desk except for items used in checking out books.