Media Policies & Procedures
Media Center Policies

    The Duluth High School media center provides a variety of materials, print and online resources, which support the curriculum and enable students to experience opportunities for learning. The media center is accessible for students and teachers to use according to instructional needs and personal interests. Suggestions for books, magazines, and materials to add to our collection are encouraged. Please give your ideas and requests to one of the media staff.

ACCESS

·                     The Media Center is open before and after school for quiet study and research.

·                     During the school day, students coming to the Media Center may be with their class or come individually. Students not with a class should:

a. Have a valid pass signed by a teacher and/or a signed pass in the student’s agenda book.
b. Sign in and out on the Daily Register, which is located at each entrance. The register verifies and reflects time spent in the Media Center.

·                     Please be considerate of the rights of others when using the Media Center and materials.

·                     Food and drinks are not allowed in the Media Center.

·                     No cell phones or electronic devices may be used while students work in the Media Center.

·                     Please note that any tampering with computer systems, computer software, or inappropriate use of electronic resources will result in disciplinary action. Students will lose computer privileges.

AVAILABLE MATERIALS
The online catalog provides book annotations and availability. Many online reference resources and the Internet are available as well as books and periodicals. Printing for computer applications is available. Student access is for research purposes only, not shopping, chat rooms, or games.

CHECKOUT OF MATERIALS
General Collection policies:

·                     two week check out with 2 renewals possible.

·                     five book limit for check out

·                     check out includes school breaks except for summer break

·                     if a student loses a book, he/she will be charged replacement cost plus a $2.00 processing fee.

·                     if a student pays for a lost book and it is found and returned in good condition before the end of the current school year, a refund will be paid for cost of book minus the processing fee or any applicable fines.

Overnight and Reference Books policies:

·                     may be used any time in the media center

·                     can be checked out at the end of seventh period and returned before first period the next school day

·                     checkout is limited to two reference books.

·                     students will be fined $.50 per period per book ($3.50 per day) not to exceed $25.00.

·                     if a student loses a book, he/she will be charged replacement cost plus a $2.00 processing fee.

·                     if a student pays for a lost book and it is found and returned in good condition before the end of the current school year, a refund will be paid for cost of book minus the processing fee or any applicable fines.

·                     magazines are used in the media center only and are not available for checkout.

Students may check out materials only when all overdue books and fines are cleared. Fines will be charged for unexcused absences. Proof of excused absences will be accepted.

COPY MACHINE
Black and white copies may be made for $.15 per page. Computer printing is $.15 for black and white, $.75 for color.

LIBRARY CARDS
The student ID card also serves as a student library card. This card must be presented each time materials are checked out.

SENIORS
Those eligible for early graduation should clear records before the last day of the first semester.
All overdue books and fines must be cleared before participation in graduation practice and graduation.

USE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA

·                     The Gwinnett County procedure for use of Electronic Media is available in the Local Area Network/ Electronic Media section of the Agenda book. All users of the wide area network and/or other electronic informational services must maintain strict compliance with all applicable ethical and legal rules and regulations. Users must respect intellectual property rights and understand that school system data accessible over the network constitutes property.

·                     Failure to comply with the Gwinnett County Electronic Media Procedures will result in immediate administrative referral.