Woods Cross High School Library

Guidelines and Policies 2021-2022

Updated October 1, 2021

 

Collection Development:

Materials are selected for the Woods Cross High Library for the purposes of meeting the curriculum needs of the school and the individual reading needs of the students.  All of the school’s stake holders (parents, students, teachers etc.) are encouraged to offer suggestions on materials they feel should be acquired by the library with the understanding that their requests will be evaluated by the Media Specialist before any acquisition will be made.  All materials that are selected will meet the criteria that is established in the Davis School District Policy and Procedures under section 2.1.1.  Additionally, other items taken into account when making selections include, but are not limited to the following:

-positive reviews from respected publications,

-feedback from teachers and students,

-student demand for a material,

-professional development for teachers,

-feedback from the different departments in the school,

-feedback from the School Library Advisory Committee,

-subject area curriculum,

-readability,

-finishing a series

 

Materials that are selected for the purpose of promoting recreational reading are done so in a manner to meet the very diverse needs of the school’s patrons (students, teachers etc.) in a high school setting.  Consequently, the materials contained within the library cover many different maturity levels.  Students and parents are encouraged to evaluate the appropriateness of the materials based on their individual standards, so that they can check out and access materials that best suit them.  If any individual wants to have a material removed from circulation, please see section 4 in the Davis School District Policy and Procedures.   

 

Weeding:

In an effort to maintain an attractive library with quality resources, the Woods Cross High School Media Center periodically evaluates its materials for the purpose of removing and or replacing any materials from the collection that do not meet its standards.  Materials are selected for weeding for the following reasons: outdated or inaccurate information, poor condition, encourages negative stereotypes or biases, is superseded by more current information, or it is not being used by teachers or students.  Weeded materials will be processed as per District Guidelines. 

 

Donations:

All donations must be made through the Davis Education Foundation (Foundation). In donating through the Foundation, the donor may identify the specific school or schools the donor wishes to receive the book(s) materials.

 

School-level Advisory Committee and Collection Evaluation Committee:

The Woods Cross High School Library has in place a school-level Library Advisory committee and a Collection Evaluation Committee that consists of no less than five members. These are under the direction of the school principal and chaired by the library media teacher. Committee members represent an equitable cross-section of school community stakeholders that may include an administrator, department chair/or grade level teacher, parent representative, and student representative where appropriate. These committees provide input, promote library programs, and may assist in challenges to materials at the school level.  School Library Media Guidelines and Procedures Davis School District

 

Circulation Procedures:

-Students can check out up to 2 books at a time.

-Students cannot check out reference books or videos.  However, faculty and staff can check out these materials.

-Students can only check out materials under their account.

-Students have 21 days to return library materials.

-Students can renew materials up to 3 times.

-Due dates for library materials are stamped on the back.

-Students are expected to understand that this is a high school library and that some of the content in its materials might be offensive to them and that they are responsible for not reading or checking out any materials they believe are inappropriate.

-A parent or parents can restrict their children from checking out any materials they find to be inappropriate. 

 

Fine Procedures:

-Students will be assessed a fine for any overdue materials: $.10 per day.  The maximum fine for a late book is $5.00. 

-Students who do not return library materials will be charged the replacement cost for that material. 

-Students are expected respect and to take good care of all library materials. 

-All fines must be paid in the office.  No fine money will be accepted in the library. 

-Students with excessive fines will not be allowed to check out more materials. 

-Students with unpaid fines and or missing books at the end of the year are subject to further administrative action.

 

Suggestions for student conduct in the library:

-Students are expected to show respect to each other and to the facilities in the library.

-Students who want to access the library during class time must have a note from their teacher giving them permission to do so. 

-Students are expected to finish all of their food or drink prior to entering the library. 

-Students are expected to comply with all school policies while in the library.  

-If you have any issues locating materials, please ask the library media teacher for assistance. 

 

Links:

https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/district/administration/policy-manual/section-4-instructional-programs

 

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1604601789/davisk12utus/lpil7pqeduw4viaf4e6j/LibraryMediaHandbook.pdf

 

 

 

Regular Schedule

-7:15 AM-7:25 AM-Library available before school

-7:30 AM-12:15 PM-Class time.

 -12:00 PM-12:50 PM-Lunch

-12:55 PM-2:20 PM: Class time.

-2:20 PM-2:30 PM  Library available after school

 

Late Start Schedule

-7:15 AM-9:20 AM: Staff meetings, the library will not be available at this time. 

-9:20-11:35-Class time.

-11:35 AM-12:20 PM-Lunch

-12:25 PM-2:20 PM-Class time.

-2:20 PM-2:30 PM  Library available after school

 

2021 WX Library Bookmark Contest

 

What is it? 

-The WXHS Library will be holding a bookmark design contest.

-The top 3 selections will have their designs be the official bookmarks for the WXHS Library.  In addition, the top selection will have their design made into a promotional poster.

-The entries will be voted on by the students and faculty.          

 

Rules:

-All submissions must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, October 13^th via email to Zachary Hansen (zhansen@dsdmail.net).

-The top 3 selections will be announced on Wildcat TV.

-Submissions must be 2” wide by 8” long in JPEG, PNG or PDF format.

-Your design must incorporate the theme “Libraries are for Everyone”.  However, you are not to use the actual words from the theme in your design. 

-Your design must be wholly original and may not be derived in any way from an already existing design.

-All design submissions will be reviewed before being allowed into the contest. 

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