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: : : : Photo: About The Teacher Label: About The Teacher <br> Students, K- 8, may check out books. Videos, CD’s and other audiovisual materials are reserved for teachers and staff only. Students in K – 2 may check out one book unless there is a special project they are working on, in grades 3 – 8 may check out two books. At the discretion of the librarian older students may be allowed to check out more for research purposes. The loan period for students is one week. Books may be renewed if they are not otherwise on reserve for a student or class. Books must be presented in order to be renewed. <b>Reference books may not be checked out.</b> Back issues of popular magazines may be checked out to students in grades 3 - 8. Current issues of all magazines may not be checked out so that students may read them in the library when they are done with their assignments. Students are expected to return library materials on time. Overdue notices are given to students as a courtesy. A book not returned within one day of the due date will be considered overdue. An overdue notice will be sent home with the cost accrued for the book(s). The fine for overdue books is<font color="#FF3300"><b> 25 cents per day.</b> </font>Habitual lateness could result in a temporary loss of library privileges. Lost materials should be reported promptly to the librarian. Payment must be made for any loss or damage to books or library materials before students may check out anything more. The cost for a lost book is the replacement cost of that item; a $1.00 fee to cover the processing materials for the lost or damaged book is also included in the cost of the lost item. <b><h2>Reading Promotions</h2></b> <BR> Ongoing reading promotions are used to encourage reading and participation in the Media Center. Book Worms for grades K - 2, Book Talks, on HFS News and monthly book clubs are some of the ongoing promotions. Contest and activities built around holidays and themes are also used periodically. <b><h2>Selection of Materials</h2></b> <BR> The selection of library materials is the particular responsibility of the librarian with the approval of the principal. The selection of materials is cooperative, continuing process, involving administrators, teachers, the librarian/media specialist and the students. <BR> The curriculum at Holy Family Catholic School is the primary factor influencing selections. Other factors include the reading interests, abilities, and backgrounds of the students. The media specialist is primarily responsible for selecting materials and such, to be sure, which his/her choices are in agreement with statement,philosophy,goals,and objectives of Holy Family Catholic School. <BR> <b>The librarian on the basis of the selection policy evaluates all requests.</b> <b><h2>Gift Policy</h2></b> <BR> All donations are accepted with the understanding that there is a finite space available in the library. Gifts are accepted with the understanding that they will be evaluated on the need and the basis of the criteria set forth for selection. Only those meeting these needs and standards will be added. <BR> The disposition of donated books is entirely up to the librarian who will judge them by criteria contained in the selection policy. If a book is not considered appropriate for the collection, the librarian may dispose of it, sell it at a used book sale benefiting the library, or pass it along to another more appropriate library or classroom. <BR> Parents also have the opportunity to donate a book in their child’s name in honor of their birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club. Information is sent home at the beginning of the year describing this program. Parents fill out a form describing their child’s interests and then donate a flat fee to be decided by the librarian/media specialist. The Librarian/Media Specialist will then purchase a book that will fit their child's interests and benefit the library. The librarian will then place a Book Plate in the book in honor of that child. <BR> <b><h2>Copyrighted Materials</h2></b> <BR> It is not the policy of Holy Family Catholic School to make multiple copies of copyrighted materials. It is also not the policy to download or print any copyrighted materials form an electronic source, nor is it policy to scan copyrighted materials. <BR> <b><h3>Student Library Assistants</h3></b> Student assistants in the Library Media Center are very helpful to our library program. <BR> Students in grades 5 - 8, who are interested in becoming an assistant, must fill out a Student Library Assistant application in May for the following year. They must have a parent permission form and a teacher recommendation form filled out as well. The librarian selects students out of the pool of applicants based on teacher recommendations and skill levels. <BR> The library assistants will come and help in the library during one of their Physical Education classes once a week. The day they will come in will be assigned at the beginning of the school year. Mission Label: Mission <b>To make available materials which will:</b> <br> •Extend the students’ knowledge and experience.<br> •Meet the students’ need for recreational and instructional reading, viewing, and listening.<br> •Meet the needs of variations in educational level, ability and interest.<br> <b>To help students develop:</b> <br> •A positive attitude toward learning.<br> •Habits of inquiry and skill in self-directed study.<br> •Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information.<br> <br> To encourage the use of all library materials by every student throughout the school day, before and after school, and at home. <br> To encourage the use of public library materials to supplement the resources of the school library. <br> To plan cooperatively with teachers in the selection of material, this will then enrich the curriculum through the use of a variety of media materials. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? 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