To Stay in the Media Center One Should:

Be Doing Something Productive

• Research a school assignment
• Silently browse or read a book or magazine
• Peruse an article of interest on TEL or Grolier Passport
• Collaborate with a school mate on a project

Be Doing It In A Way That Allows Others To Be Productive

• Talk quietly to your neighbor
• Reserve loud sounds (whistles, yelling) to the gym, outside, or other appropriate place
• Follow teacher or librarian instructions
• C3B4me: ask your neighbors before asking your teacher to repeat instructions

Be Respectful of Others’ Persons And Property

• Use computers appropriately
• Use bookmarks in books
• Throw trash in appropriate receptacle (recycle paper; trash in can)
• Keep personal belongs out of aisles and pathways
• Ask if you can use materials
• Take your stuff with you when you depart

Students are not permitted to use email, visit chat rooms, or play unapproved games in the library. Students should ask Ms. Todd before printing.

Circulation and Selection Policy

Criteria:

1. Students may have no more than 2 books checked out at
one time; students may check out 1 magazine overnight only. Late fees ($.50 per day) are imposed for late return of magazines. It is requested that students return books as soon as students have read or accessed what they need. Reference books must be used in the LMC or classroom.

2.  Materials (print and nonprint) will support the curriculum.

3.  Materials will have been reviewed by professional resources or are from reputable publishers.

4.  Patrons may request materials; however the above criteria will still apply.

5.  Gifts become the property of the school and will be dispensed as the Library Information Specialist deems necessary. Only those materials of high quality in content and in excellent condition will be shelved for patron use. Others may be used for student projects.

6.  Books that are older, have obsolete information, or are in poor condition will be discarded.