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I remember one instance, a child -- 3rd grade or so -- had out a very over due book. When questioned, she said it was at the other parent's home (a common occurrence in these days with divorced parents) . She said when she switched homes the following week, she would retrieve it. The book did come back the following week (in the book drop ) , but smelled a bit funny, and was slightly damp... I called the school nurse in to investigate (and confirm my suspicions) ... and yes, the book had been urinated on. I placed the book in a ziploc bag, and called the child out of class. She said the cat was sick, and pee'd on the book. I gave her the lecture of taking responsibility, and telling me when something happens to the book, blah blah blah. I called home to confirm the child's story, and it turns out the aging cat had a kidney infection and was relieving herself all over the house. I sent the book home, in the ziploc bag, with a note requesting they end in a check to replace the book, and that they could keep the book, as I di not want it back in my library! I generally follow my gut... if the child/parent is honest and remorseful, or sends me a note with the damaged book and offers to pay immediately I may let some damage/loss go ... but when the child will not own up to the damage/loss, tries to hide/deny the loss/ damage, or if it is a popular or new book, then I bill the family for the replacement/repair costs. I have a situation now of a student suddenly removed from the home and placed in foster care. the student's books are at their original home, but the child has no access to them. I am continuing to let the child borrow one book at a time, and so far, all the books the child has borrowed since the change in residence have come back without a problem. The missing books are several series paperbacks, so I'm letting it go. ********************************************************* Suzanne Ng, Librarian South Mountain Elem. School South Orange, NJ 07079 email: sng@somsd.k12.nj.us http://www.southmountain.somsd.k12.nj.us ********************************************************* -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------