Students are to use the library to read, research, study and borrow/return books.  The climate is conducive to quiet work, inquiry, collaboration and thought.  Students must be respectful to staff and to other students.

Many classes come to the library for a scheduled class.  The class may be instructed by the Media Specialist, a guest speaker, their classroom teacher or a combination of two or three! 

As an open library, students may come in independently with a pass from their teacher.  Students must stop at the circulation desk to sign in and out.

Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the behavioural expectations of the school and library staff, and to respect the culture of quiet studying, reading, homework, and contemplation.

Students may come in on a pass to:

• Read
• Check out or return library materials
• Work on research or other assignments
• Use a computer for class assignments
• Access appropriate web resources
• Quiet study

1. Students must adhere to the district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
2. School computers may only be used for school assignments.
3. Games, personal e-mail, and social networking are not permitted on school computers.

Damage by Students:

Any malicious or willful act which destroys, injures, damages, mars, defaces, or otherwise alters any schoolbuilding, grounds material, equipment, or other school property by a student enrolled in any school shall cause parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the offending student to restore or replace such damaged property to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or be assessed to pay all costs to restore or replace such damaged property as determined by the true value established by the Superintendent.

Damage Fees:

When school property, equipment or supplies are damaged or lost by a student, a fine will be assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeing only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred.

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Damage by Students:

Any malicious or willful act which destroys, injures, damages, mars, defaces, or otherwise alters any schoolbuilding, grounds material, equipment, or other school property by a student enrolled in any school shall cause parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the offending student to restore or replace such damaged property to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or be assessed to pay all costs to restore or replace such damaged property as determined by the true value established by the Superintendent.

Damage Fees:

When school property, equipment or supplies are damaged or lost by a student, a fine will be assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeing only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred.

Students are responsible for library materials.  In case of loss or damage, the students are required to pay the replacement cost of the materials.

1. Students will care for and protect library materials from loss or damage due to water, food, pets, mark-ups or otherwise.
2. Students will return library materials in a timely manner.  Students with overdue library materials may not be permitted to borrow additional materials and may be restricted from independent access to the library.
3. Students will be responsible for the replacement cost of library materials that have been lost or damaged beyond repair.  The replacement cost and the extent of the damage is to be determined by the Library Media Specialist.

Damage by Students:

Any malicious or willful act which destroys, injures, damages, mars, defaces, or otherwise alters any schoolbuilding, grounds material, equipment, or other school property by a student enrolled in any school shall cause parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the offending student to restore or replace such damaged property to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or be assessed to pay all costs to restore or replace such damaged property as determined by the true value established by the Superintendent.

Damage Fees:

When school property, equipment or supplies are damaged or lost by a student, a fine will be assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeing only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred.

The AJMS collection is designed to support the content curricula and provide age-appropriate literature for recreational reading.  The collection is cataloged in an online database called Destiny, which is accessible via the Internet.  Library materials include print, multimedia, and online resources:

• Print resources include books and reference books.
• Multimedia resources include ebooks, audiobooks, and DVDs.

Online resources include our library website which provides access to many helpful links, as well as databases and subscription services provided by our district.  

Students are encouraged to borrow from our collection.  Each student has a patron number.  Students can use their district login to access their Destiny account via LaunchPad.  Students can also request materials from other schools in the district, subject to the approval of media center personnel.

Library materials are checked out for a two-week loan, and may be renewed two times, on or before the due date.
Easy books, graphic novels, and Wimpy Kid books are not renewable.

Books that are currently checked out may be placed on hold by another student.

Students may check out three books at a time.

Further borrowing may be suspended until overdue materials are returned.  Once a book is more than three months overdue, it is presumed lost and a bill is generated.  A letter is mailed home, along with a copy of the book's record showing the replacement cost.

If a library book is returned to the library within the same academic year that it was lost, any monies paid will be refunded.

When a book is returned to the media center in a damaged condition, the Media Specialist will attempt to determine the cause and extent of the damage.  Sometimes a book can be repaired to make it suitable for circulation.  Other times, the damage is irreparable, and a replacement cost will be determined. 

Damage by Students:

Any malicious or willful act which destroys, injures, damages, mars, defaces, or otherwise alters any schoolbuilding, grounds material, equipment, or other school property by a student enrolled in any school shall cause parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the offending student to restore or replace such damaged property to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or be assessed to pay all costs to restore or replace such damaged property as determined by the true value established by the Superintendent.

Damage Fees:

When school property, equipment or supplies are damaged or lost by a student, a fine will be assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeing only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred.

NO food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the library.  Students with food or bottled water must keep those items unopened and in their personal backpacks.

Damage by Students:

Any malicious or willful act which destroys, injures, damages, mars, defaces, or otherwise alters any schoolbuilding, grounds material, equipment, or other school property by a student enrolled in any school shall cause parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis of the offending student to restore or replace such damaged property to the satisfaction of the Superintendent or be assessed to pay all costs to restore or replace such damaged property as determined by the true value established by the Superintendent.

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