IVE Library Expectations, Rules and Policies
Issaquah Valley Elementary Library - Mrs. Ritchie, Librarian
Under Revision for 2007-2008
 

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  Scheduled Library Visits


Every class is scheduled to visit the library on a regular basis to receive library instruction; to checkout, renew and return library books, kits or magazines and to engage in library activities.  As per the library schedule, library classes will meet either once a week for one-half hour or every other week for one hour.
 
 
 

  Required Check-Outs


All students are required to check out or renew at least one library item at each library visit.*  If a student has one or more library item overdue, he or she will be limited to one item of their choice. 
*The classroom teacher may require students to check out additional library materials for AR or reports.
 
 
 

Expected Behavior
and Use of Library


All students are expected to be "good library users" by using the skills they learn and review in their library class time.  (See Library Etiquette, Use, Organization and Research Skills on Library Web Site:) http://www.ive.issaquah.wednet.edu/teachers/ritchie/0203LibraryScopeAndSequence.htm

 
 
 

  Self-Selected Student Materials


As librarian, I work with the students to ensure that they become good library users who are capable of using a variety of selection skills in choosing their library books, kits and magazines.  As time permits, I give personal guidance and assistance.  I encourage students to select an item that they will find interesting and is useful, enjoyable and relaxing or challenging to read.  Rarely do I try to dissuade them from checking out a book that they have chosen.  If a parent feels that a particular selection does not meet their student's reading interest or need, they can ask their student to make an additional selection or to return it and make a different selection at their next library visit or at their earliest convenience.  Teachers have passes to send a student to the library for this purpose when it is convenient for them or during morning or afternoon recess.  Additionally, the library is open to students after school.
 
 
 

  Expected Weekly Returns & Renewals


All students are expected to either return or renew their library book, kit or magazine at each library visit.  In order to renew a library item, the student must bring the item to the library.  If a student forgets to return or renew a library item, it is expected that they will do so as soon as possible.  (See 'Library Use Policies' below.)
 
 
 

 Practiced Library Rules


Students are expected to follow Library Rules, Library Class Rules and IVE School Rules at all times. 
 
 
  Library Policies
 

  Library Check Out Limit


At each library visit, the students are required to check out at least one library item.*  The maximum number of books or magazines a student may check out per library visit are listed below.  Because of the limited number of kits, only two students per class may check out a kit at each class visit.  For library books and magazines the daily library limit* is as follows:
     Kindergarten     1 item
     First Grade       1 item
     Second Grade   2 items
     Third Grade      3 items
     Fourth Grade     4 items
     Fifth Grade       5 items  
 
 
    Loan Period
Students may renew their library book as many times as they would like to enable them to finish their book.
 
 
    Overdue Notices
As time permits, students with overdue library items will be offered an 'Overdue Notice' as they check out. 
 
 
    Overdue Reminders
Teachers may be given a list of students with overdue library items and/or calls may be made home if the librarian needs extra help and support in reminding students to return their overdue library materials.
 
 
 

Overdue Fines?


The library does not fine for overdue items.  Instead, the student is limited to one item* of their choice for grades 1-5.*  The kindergarten teachers ask that if one of their students have an overdue item, that their student's checked out item is held in the library until their item is returned, paid or exchanged. 
*The classroom teacher may require students to check out additional library materials for AR or reports.
 
 
 

Replacement of missing, lost or damaged materials


If there are circumstances preventing a student from returning library materials (item is at grandparent's home, packed up in a box for a move, temporally misplaced, returned to the public library, etc.) please let the librarian know by calling (425) 837-7166 or by email at ritchiej@issaquah.wednet.edu and ask for an extension on the loan period.  If library materials are badly damaged or lost, they should be replaced with cash, check or book exchange.  Please contact librarian for payment or replacement information.
 
 
  Library Rules
 

  Library Rules



 

Students are expected to follow library class rules, library rules and IVE school rules.  The Library Rules are listed below.
     1.  Be Respectful!
     2.  Be a Good Library User!
 
 
  Library Use Policies
    AR/Open Use    
 

   Before/After School Use

   
    Class Use    
    Open Time Use    
    Pass Use    
    Recess Use    
       
       
       
   

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Last Updated November 7, 2007