2009-2010 MS/HS library policies and procedures

1. How should I enter the the library this year?
2. What are some of the consequences/rewards in the library this year?
3. When is the library open?
4. How do I check out a book or other material?
5. How do I get a pass to the library?
6. Housekeeping

How should I enter the the library this year?

HS/MS Library Expectations:

	Quiet work is expected! 

	Check in when you arrive (show pass/agenda).

	Only 4 students per table. 

	No food, beverage or gum please. 

	Show respect for yourself and others. 

Upon entering the library all students will:
�	Pleasantly greet the person at the circulation desk. 
�	Present the pass (agenda) to the person in charge. 
�	Sign in on the sheet. 
�	Find a place where you will sit. 
�	Get materials out or search for what you need. 
�	Get to work.

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What are some of the consequences/rewards in the library this year?

If a student does not meet the expectations the following will 
occur:
�	1st offense: The student will be verbally warned. 

�	2nd offense: The student will be moved to a different 
location in 
the library. 

�	3rd offense: The student will be asked to leave, receive 
detention 
with Mrs. Balk or in the detention room. 

�	4th offense: Student will be referred to the office.

Great things can happen when you are working in the library!
o	You can get your work done in a positive, helpful 
atmosphere! 

o	You will learn new things in new ways. 

o	Grab a puzzler, complete it correctly, and get a treat!

o	You may be asked to create or contribute to fun Web 2.0 
activities 
such as the book blog or Survey Monkey!

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When is the library open?

7:30-3:15 every day!

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How do I check out a book or other material?

Bring it to the circulation desk for checkout.  Four weeks for 
books, overnight for videos, 3 days for other media.

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How do I get a pass to the library?

You may only get a pre-signed pass out of study hall from Mrs. 
Balk (unless you are an Honor Society student) or a pass from 
your subject area teacher, or get a lunch pass BEFORE lunch 
begins.

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Housekeeping

Bathroom use:
�	Ask Mrs. Balk when you need to use the restroom. 
�	Sign out at the desk and sign back in when you return.
�	You must have your agenda to go out of the room. 
�	No more than 2 students may be out of the library for the 
bathroom at any time.

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