Library Media Center Guide

Check-Out Policies:

Students may checkout books for two weeks with one renewal. Periodicals checkout for 3 days. Audio Visual materials check out for one week. Generally, reference books are not checked out to students, however, exceptions can be made for special projects as determined by the Media Specialist.

Overdue Policy:

A fine of 10 cents per day for each material is administered for late books and materials. Late periodicals are fined at the rate of 25 cents per school day. Fines will not accrue when the Library Media Center is closed. We also do not charge students due to absenteeism; however, they are expected to return their library materials on the first day back to school. After the second overdue or fine notice, the student’s library card will be blocked.

Lost or Damaged Materials:

The Library Media Center will be reimbursed at the current cost of replacing a lost or damaged book or media material.

End-of-the-Semester Policy:

Outstanding library materials, fines due to overdue(s) or lost materials(s) will result in withholding the student’s report card until such time as the matter is resolved.

Computer Policies

The Library Media Center will provide writeable CDs for computer research. Internet use is available with the supervision of the Library Staff. The use of school computers is a privilege that may be suspended if the student uses computers, the network, or the Internet improperly or causes damage to computer hardware or software.

Material Selection:

The Library Media Center staff attempts to select materials that support the curriculum and contain wholesome language and content in keeping with the FCS philosophy of education. However, if we have overlooked any controversial material, please bring it to the Media Specialist’s attention.