Library+Procedures

 Students and teachers are urged to use all of the resources available.  The library should be the core of the students’ education.

= **VISITING THE LIBRARY** =
 * Morning Homeroom Procedure**
 * The library opens at 7 a.m.
 * Students are responsible for checking in with their homeroom teacher prior to the late bell. Attendance must be taken in individual homerooms.


 * Study Hall and Lunch Procedure**
 * Students wishing to use the library should report to the library prior to the late bell during a scheduled study hall or lunch period.
 * Sign in on the LGI or Dining Room sheet.
 * Sign in sheets will be distributed to the study hall supervisors at the beginning of the period for attendance purposes.
 * Student must stay in the library the entire period.
 * The number of passes issued daily will depend upon the sizes of the classes using the library during the day.


 * Afternoon Procedure**
 * The library closes at 3:30 p.m. Closing time may be adjusted due to inventory or meetings.

= **Academics takes priority in the library.** = = =
 * Any disruption in the library will result in a dismissal from the library.

= **Check Out, Renewal, Fine, and Lost/Damaged Book Policy** =
 * Reference materials may only be used in the library.
 * Books are circulated for a two week period and may be renewed any time during the two week period. When renewing materials, students must present all materials for renewal, unless renewing on-line.
 * All materials must be checked out by the person who will be using the materials.
 * Students who have overdue books or fines may only use library materials during the lunch period or after school.
 * The fine for overdue books is five cents a day.
 * Students will be charged the cost needed to replace any lost and/or damaged books.
 * Only three books may be checked out at a time.