From: Darlene Yasick
Subject: Target" Late books and renewals
We don't charge fines- were told we couldn't- but we don't let anyone with overdues
check out anything else. If the situation gets "bad" enough that includes logging
on to the computers in the library or attached computer lab. That gets attention
really fast. I usually give the kids at least one warning.-- your book is overdue,
if you don't return/renew it the next time you want to use a computer you won't be
able to. (computers are "checked out" for the class period) The teachers are very
supportive, will often let the kids go back to their lockers for books and remind
them when they are coming down. If a book is only a day or two overdue, I just
remind them without the warning but some books are months overdue. I tell the kids
I keep track ( don't really except in some special cases) and the book usually
shows up the next time they really have to type a paper. Overdues are a pain for
the whole class while I have to override the system so that the computer can be
checked ou!
t. I do
fall for the sob stories most of the time.
It's funny that this was brought up because I have a related question that had been
bothering me. We check out books for two weeks. How many renewals do you allow. I
know the PL here will let you renew once if no one is waiting for the item. I have
been allowing kids to renew as many times as needed.
A situation has developed this year that is beginning to get me really frustrated.
Several of our teachers are using a DEAR type program. They were nice enough to
bring classes down to let me book talk. Of course the best, newest, most checked
out books were snapped up first. We have very very few multiple copies ( condition
of collection and money) so these titles are not available. Some of these books
have now been checked out since the beginning of September. These are the books I
want to hook some of the reluctant readers on but they are not available. ( kids
don't seem to want to put a hold on a book) I know that some of the books are just
being carried around so that they have a book to read for 15 min on Friday. ( How
long does it take to read a 120 page book!?) I'm thinking of changing checkout to
three weeks with one renewal. Is it wise to switch horses in midstream or do I have
to wait until next year?
( My other thought involved finding some of the stuff we should weed and giving it
to the kids who just need to carry a book around! ;>)
I will be glad to post a hit if anyone is interested
Darlene Yasick
Media Specialist
Hopkins (MI) High School
lib027yas@global.net
Darlene Yasick
Media Specialist
Hopkins (MI) High School
lib027yas@global.net
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