Voyagers Library
Trishelle Duncan
trduncan@dsdmail.net
trduncan@dsdmail.net
Library Hours
8:45am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday
Open Library: 9-9:30 am/2:45-3:25 pm
8:45 am Friday
Open Library: 9-9:30 am
MISSION STATEMENT
Our library is a place
where all who enter
can feel empowered to be
critical thinkers,
skillful researchers,
and ethical users of information.
where all who enter
can feel empowered to be
critical thinkers,
skillful researchers,
and ethical users of information.
Most importantly
we desire to
kindle the imagination and
inspire a lifelong
love of reading.
we desire to
kindle the imagination and
inspire a lifelong
love of reading.
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Parental Restriction of Individual Student Access
The librarian and the School Committee strive to have a library collection that all students and parents consider appropriate. Nevertheless, the District recognizes the right of parents under state law and District Policy 11IR-107 Recognizing Constitutional Freedoms in Public Schools, to restrict their child’s access to materials the parent deems inappropriate. However, parents do not have the right to make that determination on behalf of other parents and students.
A parent desiring to restrict their own child’s access to specific library materials shall submit the request in writing (or via email) to the Librarian at the school their child is currently attending. If the material is a required part of classroom curriculum activities, the parent must follow the procedures for waiver contained in 11IR-107 Section 14.
Library Information
Library Information
Procedures and Guidelines
Columbia Elementary Media Guidelines
Mission Statement
Our library is a place where all who enter can feel empowered to be critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. Most importantly we desire to kindle the imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Scheduling
The Columbia Elementary Media Center will be scheduled with input from the library media specialist. Each class will be assigned a fixed time in the library for instruction and book checkout. All-day Kindergarten through sixth grade students receive 30 minutes of library media time per week and Half-day kindergarten students receive 15 minutes per week. As per district policy, scheduled library periods missed due to holidays, assemblies, field trips, and early out days will not be made up, but book exchange times may be scheduled.
In addition to scheduled class times, the library has periods of open checkout available each day for individual student use. When not in use for scheduled classes, the library will be available for flexible scheduling. Students will be accompanied by their teacher during any extra scheduled times.
Circulation
All first graders check out one book at a time. Second grade students may check out two books at a time. Third through sixth grade students may check out three books at a time as long as they don’t have any overdue books. Kindergarten checks out one book, but it stays in their classroom until the next library day; they do not bring the library books home.
Books are checked out for 2 weeks and may be renewed. There are no overdue fines assessed at Columbia Elementary; however, students with an overdue book may not check out another book until the overdue item is returned, renewed or paid for if it is lost. All books are due by the Friday before the last week of school. There are no library classes scheduled during the last week of school.
Overdue, Damaged or Lost Books: Books are checked out for 10 school days. However, students are encouraged to bring their books each week and renew them if they have not finished. They may renew their books up to five times unless another student has requested the same title. Once the book is overdue, an automated email will be sent to the student, their parents and their teacher. No overdue fees will be charged for late books. If a book is damaged, students may be assessed a fine to replace the book if it cannot be repaired. If a book is lost, the student will be charged a replacement fine. Per district policy, payment is required for the loss or damage of a book. The payment due will be the cost of the book at the time of acquisition plus $2.00 for processing. The school will not accept a copy of the lost book in exchange for payment. If the book is found WITHIN 30 DAYS, a refund will be issued by the district. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER 30 DAYS. Students on a fee waiver will still be assessed a fine as library materials are district property. Library fines are non-waivable. Fines will be added to the Encore system for payment online through the student’s myDSD account. If payment by cash or check is preferred, please contact Mrs. Duncan
All patrons must pay the replacement cost for lost materials and a $2.00 processing fee. If the material is found within 30 days from the payment date, the monies will be reimbursed. Damaged books will be assessed a fee based on the severity of the damage and the age of the book.
Criteria for Selection of Materials
Materials for the library will be selected to support curriculum, and to provide for the informational and recreational needs of students. Consideration will be made regarding accuracy, balanced views, timeliness, literary and artistic quality, format, and popular series. Materials will be chosen by our Media and Materials Acceptance Committee to meet the developmental/maturity level of students and will provide for beginning as well as more mature readers. Requests and suggestions from students, parents, and faculty may also be considered.
Donations
Materials that are donated to the library are appreciated and will be dealt with at the discretion of the library media specialist following the selection criteria policy.
Weeding
In order to maintain a current, up-to-date collection, all materials will be evaluated for weeding. Materials may be removed from the collection for being damaged, outdated, inaccurate, duplicate, or unused. Books that are heavily circulated and worn or damaged will be replaced when possible.
Materials removed from the collection will have the barcode labels removed. They will be stamped with a “DISCARD” stamp. They may be sold at a book sale, donated to teachers or other organizations or disposed of through the school trash.
To help maintain a timely collection, all materials will be inventoried/weeded on a rotating two year basis. Non-fiction and paperback materials will be weeded one year, then fiction and easy reader books the next. Graphic Novels and Reference materials will be inventoried yearly.
Parental Restriction
Davis School District recognizes the right of parents under state law and District Policy 11/R-107 Recognizing Constitutional Freedoms in Public Schools, to restrict their child’s access to materials the parent deems appropriate. However, no parent has the right to make that decision on behalf of other students. A parent desiring to restrict their own child’s access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the library professional at the school the child is attending.
Davis School District has a Challenged Library Materials policy in place. Procedures for any concerns regarding collection holdings are available with the district. Only parents of students enrolled in Columbia Elementary may challenge library materials within our facility.
Library Advisory Committee
The school advisory committee will provide input, promote library programs and shall meet at least twice during the school year.
School Evaluation Committee
This committee responds to challenges to library materials. It will consist of an odd number of members, not less than five, and may include an administrator, upper and lower grade level teacher, the library media specialist, and a parent.
Adult Volunteers
Parents and members of the community who wish to volunteer time in the library are greatly appreciated and offer important support to efficient library management
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Schedule
Monday:
9:00-9:30- Open Library
10:15-10:45- Smith
10:50-11:20- Downs
11:30-12:00- Bradford
12:00-12:40- Lunch
12:45-1:15- Ford
1:25-1:55- Olson
2:10-2:40- Crookston
2:45-3:25- Open Library
Tuesday:
9:00-9:30- Open Library
10:25-10:40- Hughes
10:50-11:20- Hewett
11:30-12:00- Hess
12:00-12:50- Lunch
12:45-1:25- Piper
1:25-1:55- Willard
2:10-2:40- Johnson
2:45-3:25- Open Library
Wednesday:
9:00-9:30- Open Library
10:15-10:45- Burns
10:50-11:20- Cowley
11:30-12:40- Lunch
12:45-1:15- Smith
1:25-1:55- Burton
2:10-2:40- Beckstead
2:45-3:25- Open Library
Thursday:
9:00-9:30- Open Library
10:15-10:45- Buehner/Halm
10:50-11:20- Moncur
11:40-12:10- Lindsey
12:15-12:40- Lunch
12:45-1:15- Swan
1:30-2:00- Curtis
2:45-3:25- Open Library
School Library Events
Book Lists and Reviews
Library Standards
The Library Media DESK focuses and prioritizes the reading and information literacy skills that students need to know and be able to use to help them read and research effectively in all subjects and with a variety of technologies.
Elementary DESK
K-5 Elementary Library Media Standards and Scope and Sequence
Secondary DESK Standards
6-12 Secondary Library Media Standards
Utah State Board of Education Library Media Standards
Catalogs
Library Destiny Catalog
School library catalog site
Overdrive Digital Library Catalog
Student login: Student username and pin #
Teacher login: Encore username and password
Utah's Online Library Database Catalog
Ask the librarian for the home login information.
Connections
Resources
Join our Davis community by reading on Read Across Davis day
March 2, 2018
March 2, 2018