INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS:

 

1.         The Library is a year-round service for students, teachers, staff and administration of  St. Ann's Schools

2.         The Library is a support to and an integral part of the students' learning experiences at  St. Ann's Schools.

3.         Library service focuses on:

                 a.    programs and activities that encourage and support reading

                 b.    resources in reading and research

                 c.    extension and enrichment of curriculum

4.         Whenever possible, Library procedures and policies mirror and correspond to those which students will be expected to follow in the Public Library System.

5.         It is the responsibility of all who use the Library to:

                 a.    select appropriate books

                 b.    take proper care of borrowed books

                 c.    return books by the due date and, in some cases,

                       d.    pay library fines and/or replacement costs of the book(s)

 

LIBRARY SCHEDULE:

 

1.      Each class is scheduled to visit the library at least once a week.

2.      The fall schedule is established within the first three days of school with each teacher.  The School Year schedule is published and posted in the library.

3.      The summer schedule is established within the first three days of summer sessions with each teacher.  The summer schedule is published and posted in the library.

4.      If a class visit is cancelled due to alternate use of the library, the librarian, together with the classroom teacher, will reschedule the weekly class   visit.

5.      If a class visit is cancelled due to alternate activities with the class, the teacher, together with the librarian will negotiate a "make-up" time if this is possible.  If no alternate time is available, then the class forfeits the visit for that week.

6.      Teachers may schedule additional library visits for special projects, activities, and enrichment.  The teacher and librarian negotiate additional class visits.

7.      Students in Grades 3-8 are welcomed to visit the library before school, during recess and after school.  Each week, students in Grades 1-2 are scheduled to visit the library as a class.  The Library hours are posted.

8.      Students use the library visit to borrow books, return books, conduct research or for quiet  study.

 

BORROWING POLICIES:

 

1.      Students may borrow books from the library during the regularly scheduled weekly class visit, morning recess, or lunch recess.  Books are not checked out before or after regular school hours.

2.      Students may borrow books from any section of the library.  Teachers and the Librarian encourage students to borrow books that correspond to personal reading level and taste.

3.      Students may borrow two to three books during a two-week period.  Borrowed books may be renewed once.

4.      Teachers and Staff may borrow up to 25 books during a two-week period.  Borrowed books may be renewed.

5.      Students, Teachers, and Staff use the established library procedures to borrow books.

6.      Since the Library is year-round, there are no "black-out" times for borrowing books.  However, the library is closed one week during Christmas break and two weeks during the summer for vacation time.  Notice is given before these sessions regarding vacation closure.

 

RETURN POLICIES:

 

1.        Books are returned on the due date.  Usually, the books are returned during the regularly scheduled weekly class visit.

2.        Students who do not return books during the class visit, are allowed to browse the library, check-out books (if within the two-three book limit), or continue with research.