Expectations  and  Policies

The School Library Information Centre serves as a quiet place to read, work, or study.  All users are required to respect the needs of others, comply with all school rules, and promptly and politely comply with all requests from staff. 

EVERYONE who uses the School Library is expected to be a good “library citizen”.  If you are not a good library citizen, then you may be asked to leave, denied library privileges, or referred to your Vice-Principal.  Remember, the School Library is for everyone, and just as other people have to respect your rights, you have to respect their rights.  When everyone cooperates, then the School Library is a pleasant place for everyone.

Behaviour:  Remember the “Four Rs”:

Responsibility - Every student is expected to:

·        behave in a responsible manner;

·        follow all school and library rules, including the uniform policy;

·        have appropriate ID (Pocock Student Card);

·        take good care of/make appropriate use of the School Library facility, equipment, and resources (e.g. no card games or computer games, no food/drink/candy/gum);

·        return all materials on time and in good condition (overdue and replacement fees will be charged).

Respect – Every student is expected to:

·        respect all staff members (e.g. be cooperative and polite);

·        respect all School Library users and their needs (e.g. work quietly).

Research and Reading – Every student is expected to:

·        remember that the School Library is a place for quiet and productive work, such as researching, reading, studying, and homework.

Computers

The School Library has computers available for your use.  These computers are for research and assignment production.  Other uses may be permitted at the discretion of the School Library staff. 

If you want to use a computer, then you must:

8     present your student card at the Circulation Desk (No card?  See the Library Technician.);

8     sign out the computer;

8     use the computer assigned;

8     use the computer appropriately (see Network User Agreement)

8     return the computer tag when finished.

If you do not comply, then you will face consequences which can include:

8     loss of computer privileges;

8     loss of library privileges;

8     contact with teachers/parents;

8     referral to Vice-Principal.

Fees and Fines

You are expected to return all library materials on time.  If you still need the book, then renew it – don’t just hang on to it!  You will have to pay overdue fines for late items.

            3 week loan items                 10¢ per item per school day

            3 day loan items                    50¢ per item per school day

overnight loan items              $1.00 per item per school day

(note:  item is overdue once the homeroom bell has rung)

            Media Catalogue Items        $1.00 per item per school day PLUS all fines

levied by Board Media department

If you damage or lose library materials, then you will be expected to pay a replacement fee, as decided by the Teacher-Librarian.  And if you wait until after the due date to say the item is missing, then you’ll also have to pay overdue fines – so tell us right away!  If, later, you find the book, then return it and get a refund.