Library Program

The library program is a vital link in the learning process. It focuses on two main areas:

           1) teaching information literacy skills and the inquiry process

           2) promoting the love of reading

The teacher-librarian both team teaches with other staff members or instructs entire classes either in the library, computer labs or classrooms to develop these skills and interest.  

Library Policies

Hours

8:10 to 4:00 Monday to Friday

(12:00 to 12:30 Passes only - obtained between 8:20 and 11:30 in the library; limit of 40 per day)

Classtime

Most ELA classes have one period per cycle for book exchanges and/or classwork.  Students may come to the library by themselves or in small groups during regular classes to find books, research, read or use the computers at their teachers' discretion.  Students must have a signed permission slip from their teachers.

Borrowing

A student may borrow a maximum of six books for 2 school cycles.  Students can still borrow books even if they have books overdue up to the six book limit.  Please return books promptly so other students may use them!

Magazines

Magazines are for library use only.  Current issues are found on the magazine racks; back-issues are located behind the circulation desk and can be accessed on request. 

Reference Materials

In order to allow the greatest number of students access to this material, reference materials are for library use only.

Lost Book Policy

Softcover Books - New (up to 1 year) - actual cost

                             More than 2 years old - $5.00

                             Original price exceeds $10.00 within 3 years

                               - actual cost

Hardcover Books - New (up to 1 year) - actual cost

                              More than 2 years old - $10.00

                              Original price exceeds $20.00 within 3 years

                                - actual cost

Found Books -       Money will be returned whether in current

                              or following year

Library Computers

Computers are available for research and if numbers permit, gaming, a half an hour before and after school.  The library staff reserves the right to ask students to give up computers being used for games for students needing to complete or print homework.  Students disturbing others will be asked to leave and, if the behaviour persists, will lose the privilege of using the library computers before, at lunch, or after school.  The Acadia parent-run lunch program allows computers to be used for research purposes only from 12:00 to 12:30 every day if a student has a library pass. Please remember to log-off after using.

Library Printers

Students may print homework in black and white for free as long as prior permission is obtained by the library staff.  Colour prints are available for 25 cents per page and must be paid prior to printing.  No exceptions!