Treat it Right
What is the worst thing to do if you think you’ve lost a library book?
Ignore it and hope the problem disappears.
Myth or fact: You’re allowed to renew a book if you need more time to finish it, even if others are waiting to read it.
Myth. Books can be renewed unless there are others waiting to read it.
What happens when a book is damaged beyond repair?
You should replace the book with another of the same title.
What common backpack item causes the most library book damage?
A water bottle.
Myth or Fact: The library has unlimited copies of every popular book.
Myth. We typically only have 1 or 2 copies of a book.
What should you do if you don’t like the book you borrowed after the first few chapters.
Return it and choose a new book.
What is the best thing to do if you notice a book is starting to fall apart?
Tell the librarian right away.
Name one common place that students "lose" their books?
Library, Locker, Classroom, Bedroom
Myth or Fact: If a book is overdue, you’re no longer allowed to borrow books for the rest of the school year.
Myth. Your account is only blocked until the situation is repaired.
Your due date is today, but you forgot your book at home. What should you do?
Talk to the Teacher-Librarian and then bring it back the very next day.
What kind of damage often happens when books are shoved into backpacks or lockers?
Page, spine or cover damage.
Myth or Fact: Overdue books only affect the person who borrowed them.
Myth.
Your book is overdue, but you still want to finish it. What should you do?
Renew the book.
What is the safest place for a library book during the school day?
A locker, backpack pocket, or safe dry space.
What is the first step if you're informed that you have an overdue book?
Find it! Check your desk, locker, classroom and home.
Fact or Myth: Drawing, highlighting or writing in a book is no big deal.
Myth. Defacing a book impacts the reading enjoyment of other readers.
You accidentally damaged a library book. What should you do?
Be honest (tell the librarian) and make a plan to repair or replace it.