Library+Information

**Middle and High School Library**
The Le Jardin Middle and High School Library serves the students in grades 6-12 along with the faculty and administration. The library collection contains a wide variety of resources for the learning community, including books, eBooks, audio books, magazines, computers and online databases.

The library is available to students daily from 7am-5pm for independent research, studying and for classroom instruction in all subjects.

**Library Borrowing Policy**
The borrowing policy has been created in order to ensure fair access to information for the entire Le Jardin learning community.

Students in 6-8 grade may borrow 4 items at one time. Students in 9-12 grade may borrow 5 items at one time.
 * Quantity:**

Books - 2 weeks Magazines –2 weeks for past issues, current issues Library Use only Reference – Overnight, they must be checked out at the end of the school day and returned before school starts the following morning. Videos – Library Use only Faculty/staff do not have a limit to the number of items they may borrow. They may borrow items for one semester. All items must be returned on the last day of the semester.
 * Duration:**

There are no fines for overdue materials. Students may not check out additional materials if another item is overdue. Any unreturned items at the end of the school year will be billed to the students’ account for the full cost of replacement.
 * Fines:**

Items may be renewed for one additional borrowing period. Students must bring the item to be renewed to the library for renewal.
 * Renewals:**

Students will be charged the full replacement fee plus $5.00 for shipping and handling for any item that is lost or damaged while checked out. Students will receive a notice about their overdue books in class or via email. The charge for the lost or damaged materials will be placed on their account at the end of each semester. Student report cards will be held until the balance is paid on their account. If the student returns the item within one month from receipt of the bill, their account will be credited. They will not be credited for materials returned after one month from billing date.
 * Lost or Damaged Materials:**

If a book or any other library item is not available because it's already checked-out, see the librarian. The item can be placed on hold. The student will be notified when the item becomes available.
 * Reserving Material**

**Middle & High School Library After-School Policy**
Middle and High School students may use the library after school until 5pm. Students will be supervised by an adult but are expected to follow the library rules. Lower school students are not permitted in the library after school, even if accompanied by a sibling in Middle or High School. Student expectations: · Work quietly · Get along with other students · Use computers for school work, no games · No food or drinks are allowed in the library · Cell phones and ipods are allowed after-school but they must remain silent If students are not able to follow the rules they will be issued a written warning. After receiving two warnings, their parents will be called. If a student receives a third warning, they will be referred to administration.

Contact
Christine Keogh, Librarian ckeogh@lejardinacademy.org (808) 261-0707 x3150 office x4010 library

Angel Uherek, Library Assistant auherek@lejardinacademy.org