Library Rules
FALSE. Food is not allowed in the Library
How do we behave during open book exchange?
Come in quietly, pick your books, check out and go back to class! Or quietly find a place to sit and read your new book.
What section can I find Dork Diaries, Bad Guys, Harry Potter or Diary of a Wimpy Kid books?
Special Location on rolling shelves. All books have a blue dot on the spine.
Who is the librarian at Westmount?
Mr. Harding
How many books can students check out?
Depends on the classroom but the most you can sign out is 2 unless you are in the Forest of Reading Program.
Who is allowed to use the library computer to check-in and out books?
Mr. Harding.
What books are organized using Numbers?
Non-Fiction
True or False: Should you lend your library book to your friend?
FALSE! You are responsible for your library books.
How many Exits are in the library?
One exit; as you leave the library it is the door on the right marked exit.
True or False: It is okay to use the kiosk computer to search on google.
FALSE. The kiosk is ONLY for looking up books.
Where can you find graphic novels?
Graphic Novels are mostly on the shelf next to the circulation desk but there are some on the rolling shelves.
True or False: Are you able to use the library as a resource for a class project?
TRUE
Is running and loud talking permitted in the library?
No, libraries are calm spaces for everyone to read and enjoy!
True or False: Hats and hoods are okay in the library.
FALSE! Mr. Harding needs to quickly identify you when you are signing out books. I promise there will be no sun in your eyes and won't need your hat and the temperature will support life without having to wear a hood.
Where can I locate a book about animals?
Non-fiction section
What books use the Dewey Decimal system?
Non-Fiction
True or False: You are not allowed to take out books if you have overdue books?
True and False - If you have only one book not returned you can borrow another one, if you have 2 books out you can not borrow until one book has been returned.
Can students come into the library to check out books on their own?
No! You shouldn't be in the library if Mr Harding is not here. Please wait outside unless you are with your teacher.
True or False: Book spines should always be facing out on a bookshelf,
True, Spines are facing out!
What are shelf markers?
Put in place of a book that you are looking at. They are not weapons, paddles, drumsticks, or swords.