Intensive Education Academy

School Library Policies

Handbook

Created 11.28.2017
 Table of Contents

Mission Statements --------------------------------------------------2

Library Media Program Mission Statement -----------------------------2
Goals and Objectives ------------------------------------------------3
General Information About the IEA School Library --------------------4
Programs and Services -----------------------------------------------4
Responsibilities of the Library Media Specialist --------------------5
Responsibilities of the Library Media Assistants --------------------6
Responsibilities of the School Library Volunteers -------------------6
Formats Collected ---------------------------------------------------6
Policies and Procedures ---------------------------------------------7
Selection -----------------------------------------------------------7
Acquisition, Processing, and Cataloging of Materials ----------------9
Gifts ---------------------------------------------------------------9
Budgeting ----------------------------------------------------------10
Advocacy -----------------------------------------------------------10
Circulation --------------------------------------------------------11
Interlibrary Loan --------------------------------------------------12
Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------12
Inventory, Evaluation, and Weeding ---------------------------------13
Confidentiality ----------------------------------------------------14
Technology ---------------------------------------------------------14
Challenged Material ------------------------------------------------15
Appendix A: Bill of Rights -----------------------------------------18
Appendix B: Acceptable Use Policy ----------------------------------19
Appendix C: Device Agreement ---------------------------------------21
Appendix D: Copyright ----------------------------------------------22
Copyright Compliance Statement -------------------------------------22
Copyright/Fair Use Guidelines --------------------------------------23
Appendix E: Forms for Challenged Materials -------------------------18
Form Letter to Accompany Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of
Material -----------------------------------------------------------24
Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of Materials------------------25
Notice of Right to Appeal ------------------------------------------26
 Mission Statements

Intensive Education Academy Mission and Vision:

IEA's mission is to help each student reach their full

potential, through a nurturing and individualized learning
environment.

Students are encouraged as unique individuals to accept and to

value themselves in an academic environment that will motivate,
challenge and satisfy each student. Through assessment and
development of individualized education programs, students are
encouraged to develop their inherent potential in order to
prepare for their future. IEA stimulates enthusiasm for learning
in a supportive and positive atmosphere.

Library Media Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the IEA School Library is to provide an inspiring

environment with a specialized collection that encourages a love and
appreciation of learning. Through individualized programs and
instruction, students will develop their learning potential with
supportive and positive learning experiences that challenge and
satisfy their learning curiosity.
 Goals and Objectives

Goal #1: To foster a love of reading

Objectives:
1) Order high-interest materials (including books requested by
students)
2) Maintain a nurturing, safe, and fun library environment where all
visitors feel welcome

Goal #2: To ensure students and staff can effectively access,

evaluate, and use information

Objectives:
1) Teach students and staff how to use the Libib Application to find
reading materials in the library.
2) Help students learn how to find books (instead of locating the book
for students)
3) Provide lessons on evaluating the credibility of websites
4) Maintain a list of student-friendly search engines on the library’s
website

Goal #3: To provide expertise in the use of and acquisition of

instructional technologies
Objectives:
1) Assist students and staff with technology troubleshooting
2) Build leadership capacity by showing older students how to
troubleshoot (and allowing them to help teachers)
3) Implement “Tech Tuesdays” which provide information on various
educational technologies to teachers after school each Tuesday 4)
Access funding for new technology through district mini-grants 5)
Maintain a LiveBinder of useful websites for teachers and post on the
library’s website
Goal #4: To participate in partnerships that support reading and
enhance access to resources outside of school Objectives: 1)
Communicate the mission, goals, and objectives of the library to all
stakeholders 2) Effectively utilize library volunteers 3) Create an
after school Makers Club that allows students to collaborate, tinker,
create, explore, and build
 General Information About the IEA School Library

The Intensive Education Academy School Library is currently

undergoing changes to update and improve the library materials and
services in development of the space and program into the school's
“learning hub.” The library materials will reflect a specialized
collection developed for the varying needs and abilities of the
students, while encouraging use of materials for a variety of
classroom and leisure reading. The IEA School Library is meant to
provide materials that support the curriculum and materials that are
of high-interest and appropriate for a wide age and ability range of
students in a variety of formats.

The IEA School Library operates on part fixed and part flexible
schedule. Each classroom is scheduled to visit the library for one 45-
minute or 30-minute period per every other week. Periods that are not
scheduled to be used by classes may be used in a flexible schedule.
The space is available for classes or students to use for reading and
other learning activities at the teachers or support staffs
discretion. In the morning between 8:00-8:30, and the afternoon
between 2:30-2:45, students are able to visit the library to return
and borrow books. The library can be used as an active or quiet space
for students who are prepared to conduct themselves in alignment with
the IEA School Libraries Policies and Procedures.The library is open
to any and all learning that supports the individual and group needs
of the students of TEA.

While in the school library,students are encouraged to browse,

read, and select books independently or with the support of their
teachers or support staff. Library class periods can be supplemented
with periodic programming and book displays like Read Across America,
Poetry Month, Children’s Book Week, etc. Resources to support student
learning and overall achievement will be provided for any programming.
The collection reflects a variety of interests and abilities and
parents should review selections with their children to ensure the
books are acceptable or appropriate topics for that student's needs
and interests.
 Programs and Services

The School Library at IEA strives to create a program that

integrates resources for teachers and students in a print and digital
collection that supports the curriculum and IEP goals of the students
it serves.

The programs of the school library include periodic programs that

encourage the practice of reading for pleasure and promote current
popular reading materials. Programs might also include any other
activities that promote the use of the space or its resources or
services for a variety of learning topics and modes including
STEAM/STEAM related activities or clubs. Any programs that are offered
through the school library are approved by an administrator and
provided or implemented by the IEA School Library Media Specialist
and/or the IEA Library Committee.

The services of the school library include the part fixed and
part flexible schedule as well as providing instructional and
reference support when needed upon request by teachers, staff, or
students. Services are limited to planned references, lessons, and/or
programs when certified library media specialist is present or use of
resources in a specialized manner without the direction of a school
library media specialist.
 Responsibilities of the Library Media Specialist

The school Library Media Specialist (SLMS) is a certified staff member

who uses his/her knowledge and skills in teaching and library and
information science as well as his/her commitment to the ethical
principles and core values of librarianship to promote the enjoyment
of learning with rigorous and student-centered instruction. The SLMS
is an effective manager of the library space and takes charge of
collection development and creation and execution of library programs
as well as assisting teachers with supportive resources and/or
instruction for their curriculum. The SLMS demonstrates collaboration
and leadership within the school community.

Instruction
-using modern teaching standards and objectives to guide learning with
lessons and activities that promote the enjoyment and pursuit of
learning
-collaborative instruction or co-teaching utilizing effective teaching
strategies and information resources to guide inquiry and learning
-Supporting the classroom learning and students goals and objectives
using the library’s space and resources.

Programming
-Celebrating learning with school-wide events
Collection Management
-Giving students opportunities to interact with the community during
learning experiences
-Promoting the value of learning and literacy as a school community
-Bringing new and interesting learning activities to all classrooms

Collection Development
-Reviewing professional literature and accepted library organizations
for best practices in collection development.
-Selection policies and book selection practices that reflect a
quality and specialized collection for our school population.
-Weeding the collection using standards for best practices.
 Responsibilities of the Library Media Assistants

Those who serve on the IEA Library Committee will act as volunteer
library media assistant. With the direction on the school library
media specialist, the library assistants will strive to uphold the
ethical principles and core values of librarianship with supporting
the maintenance of the school library. These tasks might include but
are not limited to:

-Program Development with approval by SLMS or admin

-Advertisement and Promotion of programs and services
-Cataloging and processing new materials
-Re-shelving books
-Supervising students who reshelve books
-Assist students and teachers with information
-ordering and organizing the library space
-collaborating for services and programs
 Responsibilities of the School Library Volunteers

A volunteer of the IEA School Library will dictate their availability

and their comfort executing certain tasks for the library. Their gift
of service is completely at their discretion. The tasks of a library
volunteer could include but are not limited to:

-circulation tasks
-reshelving tasks
-distributing library information
 Policies and Procedures

Collection Development: Selection, Processing

Selection
Acquisition, Processing, and Cataloging of Materials ----------------9
Gifts ---------------------------------------------------------------9
Circulation Policy

Student Library Circulation Policy

1. All circulating material taken from the Library Media Center

must be checked out properly through the library cataloging system
by the school library media specialist, classroom teacher, or TA or
with supervision by those parties.

2. Circulation is limited to print materials including books, and

periodicals and media materials including audiobooks.

3. Special collections, AV software, and reference books do not

circulate. However, certain situations may be given consideration for
limited borrowing as determined by the Library Media Specialist.

4. Students are fully responsible for any materials checked out in

their name.

5. Students and teachers are not limited by number of books or

materials check out: teachers and parents must work together with the
student to decide on logical and practical amounts for students to
realistically read within the loan and renewal period.

6. The loan period for all materials is two weeks with a two week
renewal period. The student may renew the book an unlimited amount of
times as deemed appropriate by the SLMS and classroom teacher so long
as there are no holds on that title.

Overdue Materials and Fines

Library materials that are not returned by their specified due date
are considered overdue. Overdue notifications will be sent out with
an accompanying letter to inform parents of the cost of the book if
not returned after loan and renewal period or suspected lost. Students
and teachers will not be issued fines for overdue books.

Lost and Damaged Materials

Students with outstanding materials, who are transferring out of the

school are responsible for returning or paying the amount due for the
lost or damaged materials before departure.

Material that is not returned by the end of the school year

will be considered lost. Parents/Guardians will be sent an overdue
notice and/or notified by phone or letter of the obligation to pay for
or replace lost or damaged materials. Students will not be permitted
to check out any other materials from the Library Media Center until
fines are settled.

Faculty Library Circulation Policy

1. All circulating material taken from the Library Media Center

must be checked out properly.

2. Overdue material notices will be issued to the faculty at the end

of each year.

3. Faculty members are responsible for any Library Media materials

that have been checked out in their name, unless damaged or lost by a
student.

4. Material that is not returned by the end of the current school

year will be considered lost and billed to the teacher.
 Intensive Education Academy
School Library Media Center

Your child, [STUDENT NAME]borrowed a book or (other library material)

from the library on [00/00/2000]. The book loan period for the school
library is 14 days with a renewal period of 14 days. This book was due
back on [00/00/2000].

The following items are due back to the library:

[TITLE]

If this item was damaged or lost, the cost to replace this item is
[$0.00]

The Intensive Education Academy School Library Media Center strive to

offer a wide variety of learning materials via a specially developed
collection that supports the mission of the school and the learning
potential of each student. We value our learning differences and
encourage students to be motivated and enthusiastic learners by being
a part of the school library community. With the guidance and support
of teachers, parents, and librarian, we hope to model the value of
learning as well as the responsibility it takes to maintain our
library as a community.

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Intensive Education Academy

School Library

[STUDENT NAME]
Damaged or Lost Book Replacement -- [TITLE]

 Payment enclosed -- [$0.00]

Parent or Guardian Name__________________

Signature _______________________________