Washington State Library Vision of Information Power

“The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information.”



Who works in the library? 
Mrs. Wilson is the library media specialist. She also has a bevy of volunteers who work with her throughout the week. 

What time are you open? What time do you close?
There is open checkout and independent AR testing on Monday through Friday mornings from 8:40-8:50 starting the first full week of October.  Students can come and checkout books or independently take AR tests.  Once they have completed these tasks, we ask that students wait outside until the bell rings.



When can I visit the library?
1. You can come to the library with your teacher for your fifteen minute checkout once a week. 

2. Here's a schedule of when you can also come in:

I am not open for book checkout or AR testing when I am working with classes during block times.  

3.  Your teacher will also sign up for several 60 minute block times in which you will come and work on library skills and technology.  This might happen in the morning or in the afternoon depending on when your teacher signs up. 

How many items can I check out? 
Kindergarten and First Grade:  One item 
Second and Third Grade: Two Items
Fourth and Fifth Grade:  Three Items



How long can I keep the things I check out?
You may check out things for one week. 
Items are renewed on a case by case basis due to demand and/or popularity of the item by other students or the length of a book. 

The book I have is overdue.  I've had it out for a long time. 
We do not charge daily fines, however, your privileges for checking out books will be restricted or limited depending on your grade level.  If books are lost or damaged, it will be your responsibility to pay for the book. If a student continues to forget bringing books back to school on a weekly basis, students will need to keep checked out items at school in the classroom based on teacher, librarian, or administrative decision.

When books are collected at the end of the year, students will lose recess time if books are not returned in a timely manner.  Students will continue to lose recess until the book is returned or the library has received payment for the book. 

I forgot to turn my book in.  Can I turn it in when I come down for checkout? 
It is your responsibility to turn in your books in the morning before your class comes down for checkout. (On your report card this goes under the category of, "is responsible for self and materials.")  I depend on my volunteers to help me shelve close to 2,000 items a week which is done in the morning.  Certainly exceptions are made if you were at an appointment and were late for school, or if you just finished reading the book.  If you forget to turn in your books you have two options: (1) You can renew your books. (2) You can turn them in and you'll have to wait until the next open checkout to get new items. 



I got an overdue notice from the library and I am certain I returned the book. 
Unfortunately at times there are glitches on our circulation system.  If you have a question about a book that is lost or has a charge, please come and ask Mrs. Wilson.  She will be happy to check the shelf to see if the book wasn't checked in and shelved by mistake.

How do I find books in the library? 
We have a computerized public access catalog called Horizon Information Portal or HIP.  All second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students have had a training on how to find books using a general, author, title, or series keyword throughout the year.  This system is only accessible on-site and cannot be accessed at home.



What if I want a book that you don't have? 
I do ordering a couple times a year depending on needs and funds.  If you have a request, please ask.  I do have to make sure that materials are reviewed through scholarly journals and are in compliance with our district selection policy.  You can also fill out a request on-line!  

What do you do besides check out books, check in books, and shelve books? 
The role of the librarian is a changing role in Washington state.  I do many things including: