Entering the Room
Book Care
Check Out
Best Practices
What if...
100
Walk in quietly, check in your books, place them on the correct cart, and sit at your assigned seat.
What is the proper way to enter the library?
100
A bookmark. Never fold the corners!
How should I mark my place in my library book?
100
You are allowed to keep your book for this amount of time.
What is two weeks?
100
Use this voice level when you enter the library, while Ms. Sather is speaking, and during independent reading.
What is Level Zero/Silence?
100
Put the book back where you left your shelf marker?
What if... you preview a book and decide not to check it out?
200
Books you want to check in or read during silent reading time.
What should I bring to the library with me?
200
Wash your hands.
What should I do before reading my library book?
200
Place a shelf-marker next to the book you want to preview.
What should you do before taking a book off the shelf?
200
Unsafe, irresponsible, and/or disrespectful behavior.
What is not tolerated in the library and will result in disciplinary action?
200
Bring your book back to renew it.
What if... you're not finished with your library book?
300
The grey cart.
Where do nonfiction (numbers like 741.5) books go once you have checked them in?
300
In my backpack.
Where should I put my books when I take them home?
300
Your name and the titles of the books you are checking out.
What should you look for on the check out screen?
300
Bring a library pass, check in/out quickly and quietly, and don't disturb other classes in the library.
What should you do when checking out independently?
300
Let Ms. Sather know so she can help. If she's not available, leave a post it on the book with your full name & teacher's name.
What if... an error message comes up while you're checking out?
400
The blue cart.
Where do everybody (E) books go once you have checked them in?
400
The book is checked out in your name and it is your responsibility.
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
400
Sit here when you are finished checking out and during library lessons.
What is your assigned seat?
400
Use your strategies (5 finger rule, etc.) to decide if it's a good fit.
What should you do before deciding to check out a book?
400
You will need to pay for it. In some cases you may be able to work off part of your fine.
What if... you lose or damage your library books?
500
The black cart.
Where do fiction (F) books go once you have checked them in?
500
Pets, small children, and water.
Who/what should I keep my book away from?
500
Use the mouse to click "check out" so the computer is ready for the next person.
What should you do when you're finished scanning your books out?
500
Using the library catalog, reading e-books, taking AR tests, and recording book recommendations.
What are the library computers used for?
500
Turn the book so it's facing correctly, prop the books back up, or put the book on the book cart.
What if... I see messy books or books out of place?
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