1. How do I check out a book?
2. How long can I have a book checked out?
3. How many books can I check out?
4. What if my book is overdue?
5. How much are fines?
6. Can my parents check out books?
7. Why do books get weeded?
8. Why are some books NOT weeded?

How do I check out a book?

Choose a book and bring it to the check out counter. Tell the assistant your 
assigned library number and she'll scan the book and check it out to you.

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How long can I have a book checked out?

You can have a book checked out for two weeks.  A reference book or magazine 
can be checked out for two days.

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How many books can I check out?

Pre-K through 1st grade can check out one book at a time.  Second grade 
through 5th grade can check out two books at a time.

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What if my book is overdue?

You will receive an overdue notice in your Thursday folder.

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How much are fines?

We are not charging fines as of now.

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Can my parents check out books?

Yes. Bring them with you and help them find a book.

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Why do books get weeded?

Books get weeded for a variety of reasons and it is a task that needs to be 
done in order to maintain a modern, up-to-date, and uselfull library 
collection that meets the curriculum needs of the school. Those items weeded 
from (or not added to) the collection may be disposed of as the librarian 
deems appropriate.

Here are some simple quidelines that are followed when weeding the library 
collection:
     *poor phyical condition of book (old, worn, dirty, broken spine, 
      missing pages, vandalism, water damage, odor, mildew)
     *Outdated information and/or illustrations (no longer relevant to
                                                 current times)
     *Inaccurate information and/or illustrations
     *Older copies have been replaced with newer ones
     *Crowding/limited access (the good books can't be found because of the 
                               unnecessay ones)
     *Prejudiced, stereotyped and/or biased
     *Lack of interest/poor circulation (item has not been cheked out in 3-5 
                                         years; Would YOU check it out?)
     *Changes in school focus and/or priorites
     *Duplicate copies are no longer needed in the collection
     *Short-lived topics (faddish and no longer of interest)

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Why are some books NOT weeded?

Some items are not discarded even though it meets one or more of the 
criteria listed.  
     Here are some exceptions why NOT to discard items:
          *It is a work of historical significance in the field of literature
          *It has unusual illustrations or the illustrations are by a well-
           known artist
          *It is a work by a local author or illustrator
          *It describes local history or personalities
          *It is a memorial gift

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