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Kay's Creek Library Operational Guidelines

Updated August 2022

We strive to provide a diverse collection of resources, assist students in developing digital literacy and research skills and to encourage reading both for pleasure and information in a safe and welcoming environment.

Hours 

• The Kay’s Creek Library is for student and faculty use. We are open during school hours from 9:00 am - 3:25 pm (M-Th) and 9:00 am - 1:25 pm (Friday).
• All classes will have a scheduled time to visit the library.
• Students will receive instruction, book recommendations, story sharing and be able to check books in/out. A makerspace is available for students on a rotating schedule (3-6 graders) during their scheduled library visit 

Checking out  materials  

• Kindergarten -  1 book per week. After an initial instructional period students will be able to take their books home.
• 1st grade - 2 book per week.
• 2nd grade - 2-3 books at a time.
• 3rd -6th grade - 3 books at a time. 

Overdue, lost or damaged material

• Books are checked out for 10 days. Students may renew books an indefinite number of times UNLESS another student has requested that title. Notices will be sent home via e-mail for overdue books. There are no fines for overdue books, however, students with late/missing books will be limited in the number of books they can check out. 
• Payment is required for the loss or damage of a book, per district policy. The payment due will be the cost of the book at the time of acquisition, along with a two dollar processing fee. The school will not accept a copy of the lost book in exchange for payment. Lost books will be added to the students myDSD account. 
• If the book is found and returned within 30 days of the fine being paid, a refund will be issued.  After 30 days no refund will be given. Be aware that refunds can take a few weeks to receive. 

Holds

• 3rd-6th grade students may place up to 3 books on holds at a time. Students will be taught to access their library account online for this procedure.
• Books will be held in the library until the students next scheduled class library visit. Students may also check the library for holds during open library times. If another student has the book on hold after 2 weeks the hold will move onto the next student if it is not checked out. 

Open Library

• The library will be open for students to come and check in/out books or look for book holds from 8:55-9:15 am (M-F) and 3:15-3:25 (M-Th) with their teachers permission.

Collection Development Acquisition Policy

Our library will follow the 41-202 School Library Media Center policy and procedures that can be seen here. The following books will be included, with the school library committee's approval. 

The aim of the Kay’s Creek Library is to have a current, engaging, relevant and diverse collection.

• Picture books, fiction, and nonfiction will include a variety of award-winning literature and will be age appropriate for the intended audience.
• Consideration is given to procuring titles that have proved popular with the student body.
• Consideration is also give to providing texts which will compliment grade curriculum and core standards, along with striving to keep informational materials as the budget allows.
• Consideration will be given to lists of books prepared by professional organizations such as the New York Times, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and review journals (School Library Journal, Kirkus, Horn Book).
• Consideration is given to students who request particular titles, as long as they are age appropriate.
• Effort is given to provide information on a wide variety of topics that might be relevant to the ages and maturity levels of our students.
• We are also currently building our digital library of ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive. You may see available titles here

Requests

• Students and faculty may request books to be purchased for the library. Using the following form. here

Weeding and Inventory

• The library collection will be inventoried at the end of each year.

• Periodic evaluation of the of materials will be conducted in order to maintain an up to date, relevant, diverse collection. Books that are not circulating, are outdated or have inaccurate information, encourage stereotypes or biases will be removed from the collection. Per the Davis District Policy

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  Donations

• Donated materials may be considered  as long as they meet collection development standards and are in good condition.  

• Donated material that does not fit standards will be used for student rewards or passed on to classrooms for use.

• We are always in need of electronics (no printers please) for students to take apart in the school makerspace.

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  Makerspace

• Our school Makerspace is for 3-6th graders to use during their scheduled library time on a rotation.

• There are a variety of activities that are designed to encourage 21st Century learning skills such as inquiry, collaboration, communication and creativity.

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  Parental Restrictions

• Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in their child's reading materials.

• Our library serves a broad age range.

• Parents and students should realize that not every book in the library will be appropriate for each child in the school. If a title does not work for a particular student, they are encouraged to return it and find something that will fit better.

• As stated in the District Library Policy, “A parent desiring to restrict their child’s access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the library professional at the school the child is attending."

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  Challenged Library Material

• Occasionally the content of library material may be questioned.

• All concerns should be brought directly to the librarian’s attention in a timely manner. Only parents of currently enrolled students will be considered.

• Often parent concerns can be addressed by talking through our library policies and working with the librarian to restrict their own child’s access to specific library materials if needed.

• If further action is desired a district level evaluation committee is in place who will read and evaluate the book and determine if action will or will not be taken against the book. The majority will decide and an e-mail will be sent to inform the parent about the committee's decision.

• DSD Policy Section 4 Webpage Link

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  Conduct

• Each class will have a scheduled time in the library, in which they will check in and check out books and have a instruction focusing on library skills, research, digital literacy and media literacy.

• The first 15 min are reserved for checking in and checking out books.  When students are done they will silent read until we are ready to start our instruction time.  

• If students are not checking in a book the first 15 min of class will be devoted to silent reading.  They may bring a book from class to read or they may choose a picture book to read while they are in the library.

• During the 25 min instruction time all students will be expected to pay attention and participate.  

• Students will be expected to follow the acceptable use agreement when using computers in the library.

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  End of Year Book Return

  ● Two weeks before the end of school all books will be due and no books will be checked out.

  ● All books are to be accounted for by the students final visit the second to the last week of school.

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  District policies

• K - 5 Library Media Standards

• 6 - 12 Secondary Library Media Standards

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  Full Collection Development Policy 

The Library Media DESK focuses and prioritizes the reading and information literacy skills that students need to know and be able to use to help them read and research effectively in all subjects and with a variety of technologies.

Elementary DESK
K-5 Elementary Library Media Standards and Scope and Sequence 
 

Secondary DESK Standards
6-12 Secondary Library Media Standards  
Utah State Board of Education Library Media Standards