Library/Media Center / Library Policies

Policies and Procedures

Class Visits
Each elementary class has a scheduled visit to the Media Center
once a week for 30 to 45 minutes. Middle School students may
use the Media Center before and after school and when their
teacher schedules a class visit. If a student finishes a book before
their next weekly visit, they may come to the Media Center, with
teacher permission, and return a book and/or check out a new one.

Number of Books

Grades	# of Books
K	1
1^st	1
2^nd	2
3^rd	2
4^th	2
5^th	2
6^th	3
7th	3
8th	3

This reflects the number of books a student may have out at any
one time. Exceptions are made for students in Grades 3-8, on a
site by site basis, for research reports and other projects. A
student may come to the Library Media Center between class visits to
return a completed book and check out a new selection. Teacher
permission must be obtained during school hours.

Length of Checkout Period and Renewals
All students are permitted to keep a book as long as needed
(within reason) under the following circumstances:

they are making progress in the book and not ignoring it
they bring the book in during each weekly class visit for renewal

We ask that the books be brought in each week for renewal to help
students keep better track of their books. It is easier to locate a
book when it is known that the book must be presented each week.
This really helps cut down the number of misplaced or lost books.

Overdue Policy
Dublin Unified School District does not charge late fees for overdue
books. However, a student will not be able to check out a new book
until the overdue one is returned. This could result in the student
not able to check out a new book each week. We encourage the
students that remembering library books is their responsibility;
however gentle reminders from parents/guardians arevery helpful.

Damaged and Lost Books

Each year the schools in the Dublin Unified School District Library
Media Centers suffer significant losses and/or damages to books
and materials which are not properly cared for by students. In
order to maintain the quality of service for all students, it is
necessary for lost or damaged books to be replaced. You will
receive a bill notice for the replacement cost of the book if the
student has lost or damaged it.