Winburn Library Rules and Procedures 2008-2009

 

 

  

 

                            

 

                                  Information About Our Library

 

The Winburn Library Media Center is open from 8:35am-4:00pm every school day.  We have over 11,000 volumes of books covering a wide area of subject matter.  There are over 700 reference books, 3,400 fiction books, 6,000 non-fiction books, 397 video recordings, and 36 magazine subscriptions.  In addition to print material, we have 15 student computers with Internet access.  Non-fiction and reference books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System.  Fiction books are arranged according to the first three letters of the author’s surname.  Magazines are arranged in alphabetical order by title.

  

                                                                 Visiting the Library

 

 

Students are scheduled to visit the library with their language arts class every two weeks for check out.  However, students can also visit the library to check out books, read, or work on assignments during unscheduled times. Students must have their teacher’s permission and their agenda signed (or library pass) in order to visit the library during an unscheduled time.  Students may choose to come to the library from 8:35am – 8:55am.  During this time students may read magazines, checkout books, take AR tests, read books, or work on class assignments.  Students may not talk, play games, or check email from 8:35am – 8:55am. 

  

 

 

                                          Checkout Policy

 

Students may check out up to two books at any time and keep them for two weeks.  Books may be renewed, as many times as desired, unless someone else requests that book.  Reference books are normally not checked out.  Overdue library book fines are five cents per book per school day.  Students will not be allowed to check out additional library books if they have an overdue book or owe an overdue book fine over $1.00.  Fines can be paid with cash or checks made out to Winburn.  Fines can also be paid for with Box Tops.  Students are responsible for books checked out in their name and will be required to pay for damage or loss.   Return books should be placed in the BOOK RETURN SLOT at the Circulation Desk.  Students may check out one magazine for two weeks as long as they don’t have any fines or overdue books.  Students normally may only check out two items at a time.  Students will receive late notices of overdue books from their Language Arts’ teachers every two weeks.  Students who can’t check out books can borrow books from the read and swap bookshelves.

 

Behavior

Students are expected to follow their team’s expectations and follow Winburn’s Guidelines for Success while they are in the library.  Mrs. O’Brien will CHAMP each lesson or activity.

 

Library Rules

 

Ø      Be polite; do not fight/argue over books, magazines, or computers.

Ø      Be aware of other users in the library.

Ø      Use appropriate language and behavior in the library.

Ø      Do not eat, drink, or chew gum in the library.

Ø      Do not damage or deface library items including books, furniture, references, or exhibits in any way. 

Ø      Items should not be removed from the library without properly checking the items out.

Ø      Please do not try to fix damaged items.  Please bring it to the attention of Mrs. O’Brien for proper maintenance.

Ø      Push in chairs, throw away trash, and put materials away before you leave.

  

Computer Resources and Related Equipment

 

The Library Media Center is automated for circulation and catalog access.  The library has fifteen student workstations.  Students have access to several online references.  Students are not permitted to change settings, damage equipment in any way, or use the computer equipment in an inappropriate manner.  Students must have a signed AUP in order to have access to the Internet or use school computers.  Students who violate their AUP agreement can lose access to school computers.

 

                                        

Student Exhibits

Students are encouraged to bring items created for academic purposes to the library for display.  Teachers may also display student work in the library.

 

 

 

 

 

Accelerated Reader

 

The library has over 2,900 Accelerated Reader quizzes.  Accelerated Reader books are marked with an orange sticker on the book’s spine.  A binder on the circulation desk contains a complete listing of all the available AR tests and the lists are available on the library web page. 

 

Accelerated Reader Prize List

20 points- Free $1.00 French Fries

50 points – Free Dessert Choice

75 Points – Free Hamburger & Fries

150 – Free Mighty Kids Meal

200 – Free Mighty Kids Meal & Dessert Choice

275 – Free Extra Value Meal of Choice

 

 

 

**If you have any questions, Mrs. O’Brien, Winburn’s Library Media Specialist would be happy to answer them.