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Polices/Procedures

Liechty Library Media Center (LMC) aka The Sharkbrary

 Policies and Procedures

John H. Liechty Middle School

Teacher Librarian (TL):  C.M. Williams

Orientations

Required 6th grade library orientations will be scheduled from

  • Beginning in the month of September of each school year.
  • provided to all 6th grade students through their English and or Social Studies classes. 
  • 6th graders will be allowed to check out books upon completion of orientation classes.

Other grade level orientations may be arranged with Ms. Williams, the Teacher Librarian following the completion of the 6th Grade Orientations.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:00 am - 3:05 pm

Tuesday -  7:30 am - 1:27 pm

Open daily at lunch time.

CLOSED DURING BREAK.

The LMC’s hours are flexible and subject to change depending on any school related activities involving the LMC or the Teacher Librarian.

BOOK CIRCULATION FOR STUDENTS

School ID cards are required to check out books. 
Students may check out two books at a time for two weeks.
Students may renew checked out books up to 3 times  unless that title has a hold request.
  • 7th & 8th graders can use their IDs from previous years.
  • We will make exceptions for 6th graders only until they get their new IDs. No exceptions once IDs have
  • been issued.
  • Students and Faculty are responsible for the cost of any lost or damaged library materials.
  • Late fees are 10¢ day for regular books, 25¢ a day for any reference books.

 

BOOK CIRCULATION FOR TEACHERS

  • Teachers may check out up to ten books at a time; the same late fees will be assigned.
  • (Statistical reports must be maintained.)
  •  Teachers may also check out up to three DVDs or videos at the same time; these resources have a five day check-out period.
  • You may renew if you need more time as long as no one else has requested that title.
  •  Teachers may call to request materials; however we ask that teachers please use OPAC prior to requesting  materials.
  •  Reminder: Prompt returns of all checked out materials are most appreciated.
  • Please visit the LMC to browse the collection or
  • Call the Teacher Librarian or send a student with pass should you have a specific request. 
  • AV materials are checked out to teachers for 3 to 5  days only.
  • Prompt returns are appreciated.
  • Please follow all District guidelines pertaining to district property.
  • Thank you in advance for your prompt returns.

 

OVERDUE NOTICES

  • A primary concern is maintaining the integrity of our library collection.  Therefore, as a courtesy, we will be alerting8th grade students about any overdue books through their ELA teacher or 1st period teacher.
  • We ask that you please distribute these notices ASAP and we Thank You Very Much in advance for helping us to preserve our collection for future use and so that we can use our limited funding for new resources, not replacements.

 

FEES AND FINES

Overdue Book.....................................................10 cents per day per book.

Overdue Reference Books .................................25 cents per day per book.

Overdue Audio Books.........................................10 cents per day per audio book.

Lost Book............................................................Cost of Book plus fees.

Damaged Book...................................................$1.00 - $5.00 dependent upon damage and possible repair.

Lost/Damaged barcodes.....................................50 cents each.

Lost/ Damage cards, pockets, etc....................... 50 cents - $1.00 per item.

Additional Information

  • PRINTING AND PHOTO COPIES
  • Per the standards, students must have access to a printer for school work, computer stations 1-6  have been connected to a printer. Due to expensive and rising cost of toner and because all LAUSD libraries must be self-sufficient the following applied:
  • printer copies will be 5¢ per page for black/white prints
  • 25 cents a page for color prints
  • Photo copies are 10 per page and 25 cents for color.
  • If students are strapped for funds, he/she may charge their fees to their accounts and pay later.
  • IDs are required to charge fees to an account.

 

Other Services Provided by the Teacher Librarian

  • Research Bibliographies (Complete and return the Assignment Alert to the TL)
  • Book talks/reviews
  • Book Lists
  • Evaluation of websites
  • Fundraisers (Book fairs and library sales)
  • Mini and introductory lessons in research and study skills (all grade levels)
  • Library Orientation
  • OPAC
  • Digital Library
  • Big 6 Research Skills
  • Plagiarism
  • Types of Research Resources (print, electronic, databases, web, internet)
  • Citing Sources & Bibliographic Formats
  • Cornell Notes
  • Professional Developments (Instructional Resources, Strategies and best practices

 

GUIDE FOR CLASS VISITS

Please see the Teacher Librarian for Instructions.