- Saegert Library Policy
Mission Statement of Saegert Elementary Library
The mission of Saegert Elementary Library is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information. The library media center strives to provide the school community with a wide range of materials on appropriate levels of difficulty that will encourage growth in knowledge, establish a life-long love
of reading, and foster information literacy.
Objectives
1. To help students develop an appreciation for books, reading, and learning.
2. To teach students to access, evaluate, and use information.
3. To maintain a well-balanced collection of media appropriate to the needsof the school.
4. To help students become effective users and producers of information.
5. To provide instructional materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge and literary appreciation.
6. To manage a planned program and a welcoming environment.
Behavior Expectations
· Follow the directions the first time asked
· Use indoor voices
· Be respectful of both people and materials
· Use shelf markers to keep books in their space
Place books on shelves spines out so titles may be read
Consequences
· Verbal warning
· Time out
· Loss of checkout privilege for the day
Book Care Policy
We strive to teach our students to be responsible library patrons and demonstrate a respect for property. You can encourage your child to take care of his or her library books by:
1. Keeping library books in a safe spot in your home - It is a good idea to keep them in bookbag when not reading.
2. Washing his or her hands before reading or handling books 3. Keeping food and drink away from library books
4. Turn pages with care
5. Keep pets away from books
6. Keep books away from younger brothers and sisters who might scribble in, or tear books
7. Carry your library books in your book bag. Keep your books dry.
Library Book Check-Out
PK & Kindergarten may check-out 1 book for 2 weeks with a signed parent permission slip.
1st - 5th graders may check-out 2 books for 2 weeks.
Damaged or Lost Books
Fines are not charged for overdue books, but there is a charge for lost or damaged books. Students are expected to be responsible for and respectful of public property. Accidents happen. Puppies chew (usually new) books, juice containers leak in backpacks, younger siblings use them for creative art projects, and books get left on the playground the day it rains or fly off on vacation. Most children are responsible and if a book becomes accidentally damaged, we stress the responsibility to report the damage so that we can repair and, if
necessary, to replace a book which gets heavily damaged. If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We use special book tapes and glue. Return the book with a note and we will
repair it. If a book becomes damaged beyond use or a book is lost, your child’s account will be restricted and you will be billed for the replacement. You may send cash or make out a check to Saegert Elementary. The
librarian will have the flexibility to provide alternative ways for a financially burdened student to compensate the library for lost or damaged library materials. Once the bill is taken care of, then your child may continue borrowing books. If books are owed to other campuses, we have paperbacks they can borrow until they are cleared at that
school.
If the lost book is found before the end of the school year and is in good
condition, then the money for the lost book will be refunded.