Library Procedures

These procedures should be posted in your classrooms, but just in case you haven't seen them, here they are:

YOUR LIBRARY @ I.S. 68

Services: Lending books, computers for research, research assistance for students and teachers, library orientation, information skills lessons, database training, SmartBoard for presentations, meeting space

Procedures for using the library:

1. Request permission from your teacher to visit the library (at least one day in advance). You must visit the library during a class or auditorium period. Your pass should include a purpose for visiting the library and you must stay on task in the library. Lunch passes will not be given by teachers.

2. Books may be borrowed for two weeks before they are considered late. You may request one renewal if you need the book(s) for more than two weeks.

3. Return your borrowed books to the library BOOK DROP in the hallway, not to the librarian’s desk.

4. Late books will result in (1) a late notice, (2) a hold on your report card, (3) and/or cancellation of all borrowing and visiting privileges. Lost books must be paid for in order to reinstate your library privileges.

5. Computers are for research or academic use only. Non-educational games or websites are not permitted. Accessing non-educational games, downloading material, instant messaging, social networking or viewing inappropriate content on the Internet will result in your loss of privileges and referral to your teacher/dean.

6. The librarian reserves the right to send students out of the library for inappropriate behavior. Extreme cases may result in contacting your dean or a permanent library ban.

7. Students are responsible for saving documents and checking out books before the bell rings. At the sound of the bell, students must exit the library promptly.

8. The library is open for appointments during the following periods Monday through Friday: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8.

Teachers are welcome to visit during open hours to request services. Teachers may also contact me at extension 2320 or bkinast@is68.org.

Your librarian,

Mrs. Kinast