TARGET: Overdue and Lost Books

[Madeline Wood <madewood@USWEST.NET>]

Hi Everyone,
   It is that time of year when all the library books are due into the
library and I am having a problem. I have given overdue notices everyday
to the students that have books out. I have one week of school left and
now I am at the point of wanting to "threaten." I have asked for the
classroom teacher's help, but do not seem to be getting much support. I
have offered to keep the students during recess, and want to keep them
from any "fun" activities until the books are returned. My principal
supports this and has also suggested that I call everyone that has a
book out and tell the parents. This is about 100 students!
When I multiply the number of books by the district cost, it is my
entire budget for the year. How can I build my collection?
    I need some suggestions. What do you do, and how many books are not
returned to your school library every year on an average?
Thank you.
Madeline Wood
Samuels ECE-5
Denver
madewood@uswest.net

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