Library Rules Enter quietly and sit in your

Library Rules

Enter quietly and sit in your assigned seat ▪ If you have a book to check in, place it in the Book Drop. ▪ Do NOT place books on the checkout counter, on the tables in the floor or on the shelves. ▪ Wait for instructions from your teacher at Voice Level 0.

Respect the speaker ▪ Zero voice level when the teacher or another classmate is presenting something to the class. ▪ If you need assistance, raise your hand. ▪ Do not ask to use the restroom unless it is an EMERGENCY.

Respect library equipment ▪ No eating or drinking in the library. ▪ No gum or candy in the library. ▪ Take care of books so others can use them too. ▪ Take care of all computer equipment.

Use proper checkout procedures ▪ Always use shelf markers when looking for books. ▪ Do not use shelf markers as swords or to hit other people or things. ▪ If you find a book in the wrong place, put it in the Book Drop so it can be put away properly. ▪ Use your barcode card to check your books out. ▪ Sit in your assigned seat and read quietly.

Respect one another ▪ Always use an appropriate voice level for the activity we are doing at the time: – – Direct Instruction: Level 0 Silent reading: Level 0 Group work: Level 1 Checkout time: Level 1 ▪ No running, pushing, fighting, or horseplay of any kind will be allowed.

Materials and Equipment ▪ Books may be borrowed for 2 weeks. ▪ If no one is waiting for the book, you may renew the book once. ▪ Students with overdue, lost, or damaged books will not be able to check out until the books have been returned or paid for.

Computer use ▪ Computers may be used on a first come first served basis. ▪ Computers may be used for searching the library catalog, AR tests, or for educational research when approved by your teacher. ▪ Computers may NOT be used to play games.

Take Care of Library Books ▪ Always have clean hands when you read. ▪ Do not eat or drink when reading. ▪ Keep books away from small children, pets and sources of water. ▪ Don't try to repair your book - let us do it. ▪ Always use a bookmark! Don't bend pages down. ▪ Always bring your own books back to the library. Books you check out are YOUR responsibility! ▪ Don't let anyone borrow your book. ▪ If you take your book home, carry it in a backpack. Return it to the backpack after reading.

Keep up with your books! ▪ We only have one copy of many titles. ▪ It is very frustrating to read several books in a series only to find someone has lost the next one you need. ▪ If you move, return your books to the library before you leave or give them to the librarian at your new school.

What if I don't follow the rules? ▪ 1 st offense: Verbal warning. ▪ 2 nd offense: Your homeroom teacher will be notified of your choice. ▪ 3 rd offense: Your parent/guardian will receive a phone call to inform them of your choices. ▪ 4 th offense: Office referral to the school principal.