elementary-overdues

[Barb Thrasher <bthrashe@DESTINY.ESD105.WEDNET.EDU>]

I need help with the issue of overdues in the elementary library.
1. does anyone charge fines - we don't
2. how is it handled at the end of the year? - pay for the book?
3. how often are student notices given out?
4. how often are parent notices mailed home?

What kinds of incentives are used to get books back? rewards? chart with
number of overdues per classroom?

I am a school district librarian, with 3 buildings to supervise. And I
have always had a terrible time in the elementary scene. We change
principals every two years, also..so have no consistency with their
support either.
I have a chance to have a fresh start with a new library aide that will
follow
through with a policy and procedure, if indeed, we can figure out what
will work best with this age group. ANy help will be vastly appreciated. I
know there are tons of you who have been at this far longer and more
successfully than I.
Thanks in advance.

                        Barb Thrasher
                       Media Specialist
                   Goldendale School District
                      Goldendale, Washington
              bthrashe@destiny.esd105.wednet.edu

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