John Newbery Elementary School
	Library Media Center Policies and Procedures FAQs
	Check Out of Library Materials When may students check out materials from the library? Materials may be checked out during regularly scheduled library time, or on any school day during regular school hours. The library is also open for check out after school for one-half hour. What materials may students borrow from the library? Students may check out books from the Fiction, Nonfiction, and Everybody sections of the library. A large selection of magazines is also available for checkout. Students are encouraged to make selections based on their own interests and curriculum needs. During library class time, students learn strategies, such as the five finger test, for selecting books on an appropriate reading level. However, sometimes very young students may select a book that is too difficult for them simply because they like the subject, the pictures, or because an older sibling has read it. Usually, they discover that their inappropriate choices are not as exciting or fun as expected and begin making better choices. If a child continually makes selections the parent feels are inappropriate, parents are encouraged to send the book back with the child the next day and ask them to make a different choice.
	What is the due date for books and magazines? Books and magazines may be kept for one week. If a book or magazine is needed for a longer time, the item needs to be brought to the library for renewal. If books or magazines are kept beyond the due date, an overdue notice may be sent. Overdue items must be returned before other items may be checked out. If you have questions about an overdue notice, please contact the librarian. Occasionally, the book does not cancel correctly on the computer and may be on the shelf. Sometimes, parents may send a book back to the school with a child, but it does not make it to the library. Either way, please let us know and we'll "track it down." What happens if a book or magazine is damaged or lost? Students are responsible for the materials checked out to them. During library class time, students learn important rules that will help them take care of books. BOOK CARE RULES Keep books in a safe place away from pets and small children. Keep books dry by carrying them in a waterproof backpack or Ziplock type bag. Turn the pages carefully from the edges. If a book is damaged, return it to the library for mending. NEVER try to mend it at home. We have special materials for mending books. Return books to the library each week, so that you may check out different books. If you are new to our school, return the parent information slip before checking out books. Share your books with your parents. They'll enjoy them, too!!! Unfortunately, the unexpected happens. Puppies chew on books, lunches leak in backpacks, and younger siblings use them as coloring books. If a book is damaged, report the damage to the librarian. In many cases, we can mend the book. If the book is beyond repair, you will be billed for the replacement cost. Use of Computers in the Library When may students use the computers in the library? Several computers are available for student use in the library. During regularly scheduled class time, the students in the library class have priority use for library class projects and to access the online catalog. When computers are not being used by library classes, students from other classes may use the computers. Are students allowed to access the Internet in the Library? In order to access the Internet in our schools, Wenatchee School District requires that parents and students sign an Acceptable Use Policy. Newbery Library also has a Code of Conduct for using the World Wide Web. In addition to having a parental permission form on file, students must agree to use the WWW for accessing information only (no e-mail is allowed), and to make responsible choices by searching only appropriate web sites.