Library+Behavior


 * Show respect for the library environment, library materials, and library users.**

This is the basic rule that needs to be followed in both libraries. For more specifics, below are behavior expectations for the Lange and Lower School libraries. If students do not adhere to these expectations, they can be asked to leave the library and they can lose checkout privileges (for books or netbooks, as appropriate).

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=Lange Library Behavior=

The library's purpose is to serve as a place for you to find information, explore ideas, and use the school's resources. Although we want you to feel comfortable here, it is not a lounge. Here are some guidelines for spending time in the library.

**Things that are encouraged in the library:**
 * learning, studying, & research
 * group projects (should be done in a way that is considerate to other library users)
 * individual leisure reading, writing, computer use (though if there is a shortage of computers, academic users get priority)
 * using the library (and the equipment and materials in it) appropriately and respectfully
 * listening to music or video __with__ earphones (headphones are available at the desk if you do not have your own)
 * checking out books and other materials
 * asking questions
 * cleaning up after yourself

**Things that should be done __outside__ the library:**
 * noisy socializing
 * eating lunch (No eating at all in the library if you are using a computer or if you leave any mess. Drinks __must__ have a lid.)
 * talking on cellphones or in very loud voices

=Lange Consequences= Students have plenty of other places to go to goof off or be noisy. Those being disruptive or not observing the library rules can be given a couple warnings before being asked to leave the library, either for the rest of the class period or for the rest of the day depending on the severity. If you ask them to leave for the rest of the day, please inform me. If you are //**ever**// treated disrespectfully by any student, please get the student's name and let me or Mr. Wagner know about the situation.

=Lower School Library= //These are basically the same rules as the Lange Library but expressed more simply.//

The library's purpose is to serve as a place for you to learn, read, find facts, and explore ideas. Please remember to use the library respectfully.
 * Use library voices.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Put things back in their place. (Use shelf markers! If you don't know where something goes, ask for help.)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Take care of library materials and return them on time.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Clean up after yourself.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">Follow instructions given by the librarian, volunteer, or your teacher.

=Lower School Consequences= Students not behaving appropriately in the library can lose their library/checkout privileges for the day, or longer if necessary. Please inform me of any problems.