Janney Library Policy Acknowledgment

4130 Albemarle Street, NW

Washington, DC 20016

202-282-0110 or 202-282-0534

Class ______________ Library Day _____________________

Soon we will begin circulating library books to the first grade classes. Please discuss the following with your student. Both the student and the adult should sign and return the signature portion of this form to their classroom teacher.

NOTE: These policies can also be found on the Janney School web site at www.janneyschool.org and then click on “cybrary” in the left column.

Student: Please read with your parent/guardian.

1. First Grader’s may borrow 1 book at a time from the Janney School Library.
2. The class visits the library once a week, but the student may keep the book for up to 2 weeks. The student is responsible for returning the book he/she borrowed.
3. The due date can be found in/on the back of the book.
4. If the book is not returned within 2 weeks an overdue notice will be issued to the student through the classroom teacher.
5. The student will not be allowed to borrow any more books until the overdue book is returned.
6. Lost books should be paid for (replacement fee) or replaced with a new copy of the book

Parent/Guardian:

We recommend that:

• you develop a routine with your student to help them remember Library Day and bring their library book to school.
• the student make a special place to keep their Janney School library books at home (i.e., a basket by the bed).

If a book is 0verdue or lost:

• Student Check-out privileges will be temporarily suspended.
• The student should look in their backpack, in the classroom, in the car and at home for overdue books.
• Notices about overdue items will be issued to the student through the classroom teacher.
• No fines are assessed for overdue items.

When several overdue notices have been issued, we will presume the book is lost. At this point we will talk to the student. suggest they talk to their parent/guardian about the lost item. send a letter home to the parent/guardian.

Options:

• Find the item.
• Pay the replacement fee.
• Purchase a replacement copy of the book for the library.

Replacement fees can be found on the overdue notice and can be paid in either cash or check. Checks should be made payable to the Janney PTA. The fee or book should be given to the librarian.

Thank You!

Lyndsey Epperson, Library Media Specialist Malin Kerwin, Librarian

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Janney Library Policy Acknolwedgement Please sign and return the signature portion of this form to the classroom teacher. I agree to follow the Library rules and take care of the books I borrow.

Class _____________________ Date _____________________

signature ______________________

I have read the student policy with my child; I understand the rules and policies of the Janney Library; and I will support my child as a Janney Library patron.

Parent’s signature _____________ Date ________________