Library Policies

1.        No materials may be taken from the library without being checked out. Students must present acceptable ID to check out library materials. Students may not check out books for other students.

2.        Students may borrow three (3) books for two (2) weeks, with unlimited renewals provided there are no reserves on the book. Students must present the book during the renewal transaction.

3.        Reference books, reserved books, periodicals, audio-visuals, and software may not be borrowed for home use. Due to high demand and prohibitive replacement cost, these materials must stay in the library. Blue-dot reference books may be checked out for overnight use.

4.        Students are responsible for all items until they are returned. Students who lose library materials should report the loss immediately and are required to pay for the REPLACEMENT COST OF THE ITEM PLUS A $2.00 PROCESSING FEE by the last day of the marking period. Students who lose interlibrary loan books are required to pay the charges determined by the lending library. Students who fail to clear their library obligations will lose the privilege of borrowing materials.

Note: As per Pennsylvania Statue 4426, whoever retains library materials beyond 30 days after receiving written notice, will be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $25.00 to the district magistrate.

5.        Overdue/fine notices are distributed every two (2) weeks and are included in report cards and progress reports each marking period. Students may view their circulation status at any time from the library online catalog. Note: All obligations must be satisfied before a graduation diploma is issued.

6.        A charge of 5¢ per day will be made for each overdue book. A 25¢-per-day fine is applied to all Overnight Reference (Blue Dot), Career (Green Dot) and Criticism (Orange Dot) books. A charge of $1.00 per day, plus any lending library fees, will be made for overdue interlibrary loans. Removing the Interlibrary Loan Strap will result in a $1.00 fee.

7.        A coin-operated copier with a bill acceptor is available for student use at 10¢ per copy. Black & white computer printouts cost 5¢ per page. Graphics and color computer printouts cost 25¢ per page. All photocopies and printouts must be for school assignments and are made under provision of Section 108 of the Copyright Act of 1976.

8.        Computers are for Academic Use Only. Students who attempt to download files, access email, or visit inappropriate sites will lose computer privileges.

9.        A Library Handbook, containing library services, policies, and MLA research guidelines, is distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year. Lost Library Handbooks may be replaced for a $2.00 fee, or may be downloaded from the library’s web site.

10.    Students are expected to use library materials and resources for research or reading. A quiet, academic atmosphere will be maintained at all times.

Library Discipline Policy

Students who violate the rules will be given a warning; if the inappropriate behavior continues, a discipline referral will be made.  Students who repeatedly violate the rules will lose their library privileges, and will only be allowed into the library while under the direct supervision of a teacher who is conducting a class activity.