Davis School District Policy and Procedures

 

Lincoln Elementary Library Guidelines

Updated November 19, 2021 

Library Use  

Each class has an assigned time one day every week.  These visits allow for instruction and the exchange of books.  Library time missed because of no school or other activities will not be made up. 

Teachers can schedule to use the library when it is not in use.  Please see media specialist. 

Computers and iPads in library are to be used to access the library catalog.  Students will not be allowed to use them for other things unless special permission has been granted. 

Sora, an online library used by Davis School District, may be accessed by students at anytime through their Office 365 account or by visiting the website www.soraapp.com/library/davisut 

Behavior 

Students are expected to exhibit appropriate library behavior during class and open library time. Quiet voices are expected and no recess-type play is allowed.

Open Library   

Students may visit the library to exchange books Monday-Thursday 8:30-8:45 a.m. Students can enter through the front door or come from the lunchroom if they are having breakfast. 

Check out limits 

Kindergarten one book, for classroom use only (beginning 2nd semester)

1st one book.  The book needs to be returned before another book can be checked out.  (beginning in October)

2nd-3rd two books.  Books need to be returned before other books can be checked out.   

4th-6th three books. Books need to be returned before other books can be checked out.  

Students 2nd-6th grade will be provided a library card for them to check out books which will be kept in the library.    

Book Care 

Please ensure library books are well cared for while they are in your home.  Keep them away from food, liquid, small children and pets.  Store them in safe, clean locations.  Please do not mark or bend the pages.  

Holds 

4th to 6th grade students may place up to three books on hold by accessing their account on-line.  Books will be held in the library for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the hold will move on to the next student if it is not checked out.   

Overdue Books  

Books are checked out for two weeks.  Students may renew a book an indefinite number of times unless another student has the title on hold.  Overdue notices will be sent by email.  There are no fines for overdue books; however, students with late books will not be allowed to check out other books until they return the overdue items. 

Lost or Damaged Books   

Per district policy, payment is required if a student is responsible for the loss or damage of a book.  The payment will be the replacement cost of the book plus a $2.00 processing fee.  The school will not accept a copy of the lost book in lieu of payment.  Payment plans may be set up with the approval of the librarian and will allow students to check-out books while paying for the lost/damaged item.  A refund will be given if the book is found within 30 days after payment is made.  After 30 days, no refund will be given.  

Donations 

Materials donated to the library are added to our collection at the librarians discretion.  Materials that are donated may be sold, given away or disposed of.

Selection Policy 

Library materials are selected to support curriculum and the needs and interest of students.  Lincoln Library selects materials based on:

• Accuracy, timeliness, reliability, balanced views, and literary quality. 
• Award winners 
• Materials that meet the development/maturity level of students
• Requests of faculty and students are considered.  A paper form is available in the library or an online form can be found here or on the library catalog.

 Weeding 

Library inventory is done at the end of every year.  Periodic evaluation of the of materials will be conducted in order to maintain an up to date, relevant, and diverse collection. Books that are not circulating, are outdated, or have inaccurate information, encourage stereotypes or biases will be removed from the collection per the Davis District Policy. 

Parental Restrictions 

Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in their child's reading materials. Parents and students should realize that not every book in the library will be appropriate for each child in the school; our library serves a broad age range. If a title does not work for a particular student, they are encouraged to return it and find something that will fit better. 

As stated in the District Library Policy, “A parent desiring to restrict their child’s access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the library professional at the school the child is attending." 

School Library Advisory Committee/ Evaluation Committee  

Lincoln Library has a school-level Library Advisory committee and a Collection Evaluation Committee that consists of no less than five members. These are under the direction of the school principal and chaired by the library media teacher. Committee members represent an equitable cross-section of school community stakeholders that may include "an administrator, department chair/or grade level teacher, parent representative, and student representative where appropriate". These committees "provide input, promote library programs, and may assist in challenges to materials at the school level".  See Section 8: School Library Media Centers: Guidelines and Procedures Davis School District 

End-of-Year book Return 

All books are to be accounted for by the student’s final visit the second to last week of school.  Students with missing or unaccounted for library materials will be assessed a fine to replace the book. 

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.  

Add information about any school library events or programs.

This may include Literacy Nights, book clubs, book fairs, Book Battles, author visits, challenges or reading events. 

And Links to your favorite book lists, author blogs, or created documents of information about books.

The Library Media DESK focuses and prioritizes the reading and information literacy skills that students need to know and be able to use to help them read and research effectively in all subjects and with a variety of technologies.

Elementary DESK
K-5 Elementary Library Media Standards and Scope and Sequence 

http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/