Pointer Ridge Elementary School Library Media Center

 Ask the Librarian

WHEN DO STUDENTS VISIT THE LIBRARY?
WHAT IS THE CIRCULATION POLICY?
CAN STUDENTS USE THE COMPUTERS?
WHERE IS THE CARD CATALOG?
WHAT ARE THE MEDIA CENTER HOURS?
WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR WRITE-A-BOOK?

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 WHEN DO STUDENTS VISIT THE LIBRARY?
The library media center works on a semi-flexible schedule. There is open 
check out and open access. The LMC is open for individuals and small groups 
to find books or other resources, use computers and reference materials, 
research and work on independent projects, or use the LMC as needs arise in 
the classroom.
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 WHAT IS THE CIRCULATION POLICY?
Books may be checked out for one or two weeks. Students in 
preschool, kindergarten and grade one may check out one book at a time. 
Students in grades two and three may check out two books. Grades 4 and five 
may check out three books. Additional books may be checked out if needed for 
assignments. Students may renew books as needed unless the book has been 
placed on reserve. Reference books may be checked out overnight with 
the permission of the library media specialist or teacher. Students with 
overdue books will not be allowed further check out until overdue material 
is 
returned.
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 CAN STUDENTS USE THE COMPUTERS?
There are fifteen computers available for use in the LMC. Availability will 
be determined by the LMC schedule. Student use of computers is limited to 
schoolwork related subjects. Students may access the Internet and use the 
other electronic resources that are available. Students can also use these 
computers to type reports and projects. All student work must be saved to a 
computer diskette.
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 WHERE IS THE CARD CATALOG?
We have computer "Look-up" stations with online catalogs to assist students 
in finding material.
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 WHAT ARE THE MEDIA CENTER HOURS?
The library media center is open from 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM daily except when 
the library media specialist is on duty.
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 WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR WRITE-A-BOOK?
The rules and quidelines for Write-A-Book can be found on this site 
under "Write A Book", in the school Calendar/Handbook and on the Pointer 
Ridge Website.
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