Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Library Media Center Rules?
The rules are very simple and borrowed from Doug Johnson, the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato Public Schools in Minnesota. While in the Media Center, you will:

• Be doing something productive.
• Be doing it in a way that allows others to be productive.
• Be respectful of other people and their property.

How many books may I check out? Kindergarteners may check out two books for one week. All other students may check out as many books as they'd like for one week. When may I come to the Media Center? You may come to the Media Center at any time as long as you have permission from your teacher. The doors are open each morning at 8:45. (Don't forget that permission from your teacher thing! I have only one book that is overdue. May I still check out more books? No. Even with only book overdue on your account, you may not check out others until your account is cleared.

I accidentally turned in my Swift Creek book to the public library! What do I do?
Not to worry. The books will eventually make their way back to our school. It may take a while though and you won't be able to check out more until they return. Sometimes you might also turn in public library books to Swift Creek. We'll make sure they get back where they belong.

I can't find the book I checked out from Swift Creek, or I damaged the book. What happens now?
The book must be replaced. We will send home a note that specifies the book lost or damaged and the replacement cost.

Can my partents check out books from Swift Creek?
Absolutely. Just have them see Mrs. Ramsey or Mrs. Gunter for a user account, and they'll be good to go.