General Policies


* Books circulate for a period of 3 weeks.  After which you may renew 
them for an additional 3 weeks, if there is not a waiting list for the item.  
Magazines are loaned for one week.  If a reference item is needed to be 
borrowed, they are loaned over night.

* A fine of 5 cents/day is charged for items not returned or renewed on 
time.  Additionally, you may 
incur a fee if an item is damaged while in your possession.

* Borrowing privileges are lost if materials are overdue or fees are 
outstanding. (Even if you HAVE to 
have a book for class next period.)
   

* Faculty/staff may borrow materials for the school year.  Occassional 
reminders may be sent.  Please 
return materials as soon as possible so others may utilize them.  You are 
responsible for lost 
materials.




Objectives of the Library

The libraries at John F. Kennedy provides curriculum related materials for 
students in grades 6-12.  
Instruction on resources will be provided to classes as requested by 
classroom teachers.  Resources 
that are not housed in our collection can be borrowed from other schools in 
Erie County via inter-library 
loan.

Materials for recreational reading are in abundance and encouraged to be 
borrowed.