Library Policies
First Grade - May check out one book at a time for one week. Another book may not be checked out until the first book is returned. There are no fines for overdue books for First Grade, but if a book is lost or damaged, we request the replacement cost by the end of each quarter.*
HONOR BOOKS: Students in any grade grade may borrow a CSSE Honor Book at any time. If a student forgets to return a normal library book, this allows them to still take a non-library book home "on their honor" with a reminder to bring all books back as soon as possible.
2nd-5th Grade - May have two books checked out at a time for two weeks. For each school day that a book is overdue, a $0.10 fine will be assessed. Once the book is returned, students may continue to check out to their limit, but we request they pay their fines when they reach $1.00 or by the end of each quarter. We request replacement cost for any books that are lost.”
Middle School - May check out two books at a time for two weeks. Additional books may be checked out for research projects. Please speak with Mrs. Hattaway to arrange any long term loans. For each school day that a book is overdue, a $0.10 fine will be assessed. Once the book is returned, students may continue to check out to their limit, but we request they pay their fines when they reach $1.00 or by the end of each quarter. We request replacement cost for any books that are lost.*
Students may return their books at any time to the orange rolling return cart by Mrs. Hattaway’s desk in the school library. If the iPad is set up on Mrs. Hattaway’s desk, please scan the front cover barcode of books to check in before placing on the cart.
If your student is absent when their book is due, you can send an email to Mrs. Hattaway to arrange for a renewal. Students may renew books once or at the librarian's discretion unless the book is for a school project.
If a library book is lost or damaged, notify Mrs. Hattaway as soon as possible. Please DO NOT attempt to repair the book.
Fines and replacement costs* can be dropped off in the library. Please send the correct amount as change will not be available. Overdue books will not show a fine due until the book is returned. You can estimate $0.10/school day since due date. At the end of the semester, fees for lost/damaged books will be applied to family FACTS account.
If you think you received a notice in error, please feel free to check with Mrs. Hattaway.
*Replacement cost is not equal to buying a book to replace the lost copy. Many books are hardback or specially bound, and all books must be entered into the library system after special labeling, which has an additional cost associated with it. Check with Mrs. Hattaway for replacement cost.
Parents - Parents may check out books from the school library, including books from our Parent Resource shelves. Check with Mrs. Hattaway for more info.
Call or Email Mrs. Hattaway in the library with questions: [email protected]
Policies available at: steugeneschool.org/library-policies
Where to look for lost books.