Library Policies

The CCS Library supports the school curriculum by providing materials for student research as well as a wide range of books for personal enrichment.

On this page:

• Hours
• Circulation
• Renewals
• Reference Books
• Overdue Books
• Lost/Damaged Books
• Questions
• Donations

Hours

The Library will be open to all students Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Circulation

K - 3rd - Two books for one week
4th - 8th - Four books for two weeks (includes books for personal reading as well as books needed for research and projects)

Renewals

Books may be renewed up to two times with the concurrence of a librarian.

Reference Books

At the request of a teacher, reference books may be checked out by students during the school day for a single class period but must be returned after the class period has ended. Reference books may also be checked out overnight. Students may check the books out five minutes before dismissal but must return them by 8:30 a.m. the following morning. This allows the books to be available to other students and/or teachers during the school day.

Overdue Books

Periodically, reports will be issued to all students (kindergarten through 8th grade) for any book(s) identified as being overdue. Students will get a "reminder" notice in their Friday Folder to return the book as soon as possible.

Lost/Damaged Books

Students are expected to pay for the replacement cost of any lost or damaged item(s) checked out from the library. The librarian will determine the amount of damage, whether the book is still usable by other students, or if it must be replaced.

The cost of lost books may be reconciled with a librarian at any time during the year. Should a lost book be found and returned to the library during the school year and returned to the Library, any fees paid for the material will be refunded.

Report cards and school records will be withheld until all financial obligations to the Library have been met.

Questions

Any questions concerning overdue, lost, or damaged books, or comments on any material your child has checked out of the Library should be directed to the librarians.

Parents that would like to have any materials removed from the school must write a letter stating the material in question and why they find it objectionable. The principal will then start the process to review the material.

Donations

The Library continues to welcome donations of quality material in good condition.