LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION

Student library hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  A library pass is needed from a classroom teacher during regular school hours, including recess.  No pass is needed before school.

CHECK OUT POLICY

Students may check out two books for a two-week period, which may be renewed for an additional two weeks.  An additional two books may be checked out if needed to complete a class assignment.  Encyclopedia volumes (World Book 2001 and The New Book of Knowledge) may be checked out overnight and are due by 8:30 a.m. the following school day.

Interlibrary loan is available from the Georgetown Public Library and GISD libraries.  This allows us to increase our collection without finding the necessary shelf space, while also providing additional resources to enhance the curriculum and satisfy student interests.  However, students who wish to check out books only available at the 9th grade campus or high school library will need a signed permission slip from parent/guardian.

LIBRARY FINES

Overdue notices will be distributed to students on a regular basis.  A late fee of .10 per day will be charged, with a ten-day grace period.  No fee will be due for books returned within this period.  However, books returned after the grace period will be assessed fines beginning with the first date overdue.  In addition, a replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged books.  Students are expected to be responsible library citizens.  This is Tippit.

COMPUTERS

The library computers are for academic and instructional use.  Students may access the OPAC, search on-line databases and the Internet for classroom activities, and take Accelerated Reader quizzes.  The Internet is to be utilized as an instructional tool--no random surfing or chat rooms allowed.  All computers are monitored for appropriate activity.

LIBRARY PRINTER

Students are welcome to use the library printer for assignments.

QUESTIONS?  Just ask the librarian for assistance!  Come on in, relax, and read!