Upper School Library

Lending Policies

• Students may borrow a maximum of ten materials for two weeks at a time.

• All resources leaving the library must be checked out at the circulation desk.

• Material may be renewed, on or before the due date, unless another patron has placed a hold on the resource.

• Students receive a due date reminder by email the day before their materials are due.

• Students can renew materials and place holds themselves when logged into Destiny Discover.

• Overdue notices are sent weekly. Notices are sent electronically by email to students’ email addresses.

• Students with overdue material may not borrow additional material.

• Items that are lost or damaged while on loan from the library must be paid for by the person in whose name they were borrowed.

• At the end of first semester, library material that is more than two months overdue will be marked as lost. The replacement cost will be included in the next tuition mailing if not resolved beforehand.

• At the end of the academic school year, students must clear their library accounts. Students and parents will be notified of outstanding accounts by email, letter, and/or phone call.

• If a “lost” item was paid for and is subsequently found and returned to the library in good condition during the same academic school year, the patron’s replacement money will be refunded.

Library Expectations

The library is a great place to discover, explore, imagine, investigate, locate and access information, study, collaborate, work on homework, browse magazines, and read for pleasure. To ensure that the library meets the needs of ALL patrons, please adhere to the following expectations:

• The US Library study rooms are reserved for high school students and faculty.

• Remember that you are in a public space and that many patrons are reading and studying; please talk quietly. Students wishing to socialize can take advantage of the Student Center.

• Wear headphones when listening to music or watching videos.

• Step out of the library when speaking on cell phones, conducting video meetings, etc.

• Use of technology in the library is for school-related work.

• Activities such as playing video games or watching Netflix are permitted only during lunch/recess.

• Library iPads should not be altered.

• Allow the library staff to reshelve books and magazines; leave items for reshelving at the circulation desk, on carts, or on tables.

• Eat and drink outside of the library. Water is allowed.

• Students who do not comply with the above expectations may lose their library privileges for a period of time which is determined by the library staff and/or administration.