1. Mrs. Smith Library Media Specialist
SWMS Library Policies
Mrs. Smith Library Media Specialist

2. Library Policies – Checkout
Check out Library Books with your ID Card. (Or we can use your Student # or Last Name.)
Can check out up to 2 books OR magazines at a time (or one of each!).
Get to have book/mag. for 2 weeks.
Can renew a book/mag. ONCE to get an additional 2 weeks (for a total of 4 weeks—that’s a month!).

3. Library Policies – Overdue Books
Overdue Notice will be put in your Homeroom Teacher’s mailbox if book/mag. is not returned or renewed on time.
Will not be able to check out anything else until overdue item is returned or renewed.
Parents will get then a call home, then notices sent home.
If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, you must pay the cost of the book to replace it.

4. Library Policies - Holds
If a book you want is checked out, you can have a hold put on it (and get your name on the list).
As soon as the book is returned, we will put it aside for you and put a note in your Homeroom Teacher’s mailbox to come get the book.
You will have 1 school week to come pick up the books, otherwise it will be put back on the shelf.

5. Library Behavior Expectations
Be in seat prepared to start when bell rings:
laptop, library folder, and pencil – for Library Class
homework or independent reading book – for EET/Study Hall
Raise hand to speak and wait to be called on before talking.
Pay attention and listen to directions.
Use work time wisely to complete assignments, not talk.
Be respectful to others (think SWMS Character Traits).

6. Library Policies – General Info./Rules
No Food or Drink in the Library (including gum).
Computers are for doing work, not games. Ask to print.
Must Sign-In in the binder on the Circulation Desk if you come to the Library, but not for Library Class.
Library open After School Tuesday-Thursday. Need to Sign Up by 12:30 and have work to do or read. Must be here by 2:50; late bus dismissal time is around 3:15, all other transportation arrangements leave at 3:30 (other dismissal times can be arranged with special permission).