Welcome to

the Library
St. Josaphat Elementary School
Library Orientation
The Library is.
A place for reading
A place for learning
A place for asking questions
A place for having FUN!
 Lost and Damaged Books

Lost Books - All lost books must be paid for in

full. The cost for each book is the cost of
replacement.
Damaged Books - Please take care of our books.
However if a book is damaged, please show it to
Mrs. LaBelle so that it can be repaired.
 Sign-Out and Return
RETURNING Procedures
As you enter the Library, place books that you wish to return on
the Circulation counter.

SIGNING-OUT Procedures
- Kindergarten to Grade 3 students may sign out two books each
week.

- Grade 4-8 may sign out up three books each week.

** If you have overdue books however, then thats a different

story! You may NOT take out new books until they are returned.
 Sowhat can I
find in the library?
BooksBooksand lots more books!

Nonfiction Books
Fiction Books
Reference Books
Magazines
LEGO
Little Bits
If you dont see something you want, let Mrs. LaBelle
know!
 A Quick Tour
Fiction
Graphic novels
Favorite series
Mysteries, Historical Fiction, etc.

Reference
Dictionaries
Atlases

Non-fiction
Sports, cars, countries, animals, historical events, etc.

Easy
New Arrivals
 Mind Your
Library Manners
Treat a book like you treat a friend
Remember to return damaged books to Mrs.
LaBelle.
Return books when due, so others can enjoy
them too!
If you need help, ASK! Thats why I get paid the
big bucks!
Quiet, please! Whisper in the library, yell on the
playground.
 1. Treat People and Objects
with Care and Respect!
No drawing on desks
No tearing books
Follow computer usage rules
Raise your hand
Keep a quiet voice
Speak respectfully
Be nice to each other
2.Keep Books Neat!

Use shelf markers

Book spines face out
Think of others
No Messy Shelves,
Please!
 A Few Routines
1. Please tuck in your
chairs.
2. Use shelf markers.
3. Put unwanted
books in the bag.
 A Few Routines
4. Arrive quietly and
ready to focus.
5. Return all library
books on time or
early on the
counter.