Library Policies and Procedures
The WRMS library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Students have access to the library before and after school and
during lunch. Students may also visit the
library as "drop-ins" from other classes during the school day.
Our library uses flexible scheduling. This means that
teachers may bring students to the library as they feel students
need help finding reading books or to work on class projects
that require information resources. Teachers always
accompany their students when class time has been reserved.
Using Materials
- Most library materials may be checked out for two weeks
(ten school days). These materials may be renewed to extend
the check-out time. Late materials are fined at $.05 per
school day. Fines are not charged for weekends or holidays.
- Other reference material may be checked out for one
day. These materials may also be renewed, if necessary.
The assigned fine is $.10 a day.
- General encyclopedias may also be checked out. They are
available for checkout at the end of a school day and must
be returned the next morning before school. The late fine is
$.25 per day.
- If books are lost or damaged beyond reasonable repair,
students must reimburse the school for the purchase cost of
the book, plus a small processing materials fee. If a lost
book is found and returned, all money is cheerfully
refunded, up to the last day of the school year.
Use of Computers
Our library currently has ten computers available for
students to use in online researching, AR quizzing, and browsing
our library's online catalog. To use any computers in our school, all students must have an
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on file.
Both student
and parents must sign this AUP. Any misuse
of computers or related peripherals may result in a child losing
computer privileges. The Blaine County School District
uses filtering software that will block student access to
websites that may be disturbing or offensive. Our library
currently has 27 computers available for student use. These include
computer access to our On-line Electronic Catalog of books and
materials.
Student Volunteers
Students who would like to work in the library are invited to
apply in May for the next school year. Preference is given
to those who will register for all three trimesters.
Students need to have a strong work ethic, enjoy working with
computers, and be well organized. These volunteer
opportunities are open only to 7th and 8th graders.
Generally, the library can provide these opportunities to 8 to
11 students, depending on their schedules.
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