About+the+Library

=DCSZ Junior/Senior Library Guidelines =

**General Guidelines**

The Junior and Senior School Library is a place that belongs to everyone: students, teachers, and staff. There are rules about how you act in the library in order to help make it a pleasant and useful place for everyone to visit.


 * Please enter the library in a quiet and respectful manner.
 * Remember-food and drinks, including water, are not permitted in the library.
 * Respect everyone's right to use the library. Keep the noise level to a minimum so that students may read and work on assignments without being distracted.
 * Take care of shared materials and shared space.
 * Return materials on time.
 * Return and push in chairs.
 * Students do not need more than one beanbag each.
 * Leave Beanbags tidily.
 * Keep feet off of furniture.
 * Those wishing to play chess should first ask the librarian; spectators should be quiet
 * When on the computers, observe the Computer Use guidelines.

If you have trouble following the rules and expected behaviors, your teacher or librarian will remind you of them. However, if you still have trouble following library rules, you will be asked to leave.

**Borrowing Books** >
 * Students may borrow up to 3 titles at any one time
 * Fiction and Non Fiction titles are available for loan for one calendar week. Materials may be renewed if another person does not reserve the item.
 * Reminders will be sent for books on loan for 3 weeks or more

===Lost or Damaged Items  ===

Library staff should be informed as soon as possible if an item is thought to be lost. The replacement cost will be charged, along with any outstanding fines and, in certain cases, a service charge. Charges may also be made for damaged items.

Computer Use Guidelines

 * Library computers are available for educational use.
 * When others are waiting, please limit your time online.
 * Games are not permitted.
 * Chat is not permitted.
 * Do not install or remove any software on our computers.
 * All software installed on our computers is copyrighted. Please do not copy, distribute or alter it.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do not bypass any security measures installed on this computer.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Treat our computers with respect.