Daily Operations
Circulation Desk Operation
Circulation Policies
Emergency Checkout
If the automation system (Destiny) is unavailable, materials may still be checked-out. A list should be kept until the automation system records can be updated. The list should include:
**It is critical that the barcode number be recorded accurately, as this will be an important identifier--especially if there are multiple copies of the same item.
Overdue Fines
The Learning Commons does not charge overdue fines.
Payment for Lost and Damaged Books
Fees are assigned to lost or damaged materials. If a student loses or damages a book, a form is sent home with him/her that details the item and cost. A receipt will be issued to the student/parent when the fee is paid. If a lost book is found after the fee has been paid, the Learning Commons will inform the school bookkeeper who will reimburse the student/parent.
Settlement of Library Accounts
Fees will be paid directly to GPS and deposited by the bookkeeper into the Learning Commons’ account.
Birthday Book Club
Parents may purchase a book from new titles to honor their child on the child's birthday. Forms will be sent home at the beginning of the year. A check or cash for $15.00 should be sent with the child's name, teacher's name and the child's birthday. The child will be allowed to choose from new books on the Birthday Book Club cart. Ms. Stepp will take their picture with their new book and it will be placed on one of the birthday book club boards outside the library. A name card will be placed in the front of the book and the child will be the first one to check out the book. Once returned, other children will enjoy checking out the birthday book.
- The Destiny Library Catalog should remain open on the circulation desk computer.
- Student barcodes (book check-out access) are available through student shelf marker cards or by looking up a student’s name in Destiny.
- Students should sign-in on one of the google form on the LC Symbaloo page and put any book returns in the return basket. Both of these tasks should be done first thing upon entering the Learning Commons.
- Students should put any renewals on the circulation desk while they look for other materials. Renewals should NOT be carried around the Learning Commons while looking for other materials.
Circulation Policies
- Students are not required to present an ID/lunch card to check-out materials.
- All student library books are checked-out for one (1) week.
- Kindergarten students may check-out one (1) book at a time.
- Students in first grade may check-out one book until after the first nine weeks, then they will check out two.
- Students in second grade may check out two books.
- Students in each grade who participate in summer reading either through the use of a reading log or through the summer reading program at the public library will be allowed to check out an additional book.
- The Learning Commons does not charge late fees; however, overdue notices will be sent out, and check-out will be limited until materials are returned.
- Fees are assigned to lost or damaged materials. If a student loses or damages a book, a form is sent home with him/her that details the item and cost. A receipt will be issued to the student/parent when the fee is paid. If a lost book is found after the fee has been paid, the Learning Commons will reimburse the student/parent through the executive secretary in the office within the school year.
- Reference materials are not circulated unless requested by a teacher.
- Current issues of magazines will not circulate,
- Students are allowed to renew a library book up to two times unless there is a hold on the book. If there is a hold, no renewals are allowed.
- Teachers may check-out books for an unspecified amount of time; however, the Learning Commons requests that they return materials as promptly as possible. All materials must be returned by the last day of the school year.
Emergency Checkout
If the automation system (Destiny) is unavailable, materials may still be checked-out. A list should be kept until the automation system records can be updated. The list should include:
- Patron’s first and last name
- Patron’s grade level and homeroom teacher (if patron is a student)
- Title of the book/material
- Barcode number of the book/material
**It is critical that the barcode number be recorded accurately, as this will be an important identifier--especially if there are multiple copies of the same item.
Overdue Fines
The Learning Commons does not charge overdue fines.
Payment for Lost and Damaged Books
Fees are assigned to lost or damaged materials. If a student loses or damages a book, a form is sent home with him/her that details the item and cost. A receipt will be issued to the student/parent when the fee is paid. If a lost book is found after the fee has been paid, the Learning Commons will inform the school bookkeeper who will reimburse the student/parent.
Settlement of Library Accounts
Fees will be paid directly to GPS and deposited by the bookkeeper into the Learning Commons’ account.
Birthday Book Club
Parents may purchase a book from new titles to honor their child on the child's birthday. Forms will be sent home at the beginning of the year. A check or cash for $15.00 should be sent with the child's name, teacher's name and the child's birthday. The child will be allowed to choose from new books on the Birthday Book Club cart. Ms. Stepp will take their picture with their new book and it will be placed on one of the birthday book club boards outside the library. A name card will be placed in the front of the book and the child will be the first one to check out the book. Once returned, other children will enjoy checking out the birthday book.