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EMS Library Expectations

Computer Policy
  • Computers are available for student use before school, during break, lunch, and after school
  • The computers are for school use ONLY. Games, social media, and any streaming site is not allowed
  • Going on to any unauthorized sites will result in loss of computer use

Overdue Notices

  • All checked out material is stamped inside the front cover with its due date.
  • As a courtesy the library sends out weekly overdue notices of books and unpaid fines. 
  • Notices are given to the student's 2nd period ELA teacher, and students are responsible for taking care of returns and fines that week
  • If the student has not returned a book within 2 months, student will be charged replacement cost of the book (cash only)
Circulation Policy
A current EMS ID number is required to check out material
  • There is a 5 book check out limit.
  • Books have a 14 day check out period and can be renewed one time for an extended 14 day period if there is no hold on the book by another student
  • Resource Books and Comics cannot be checked out.

Fines and Fees

  • Damaged book fees start at $2.  Severely damaged books will be charged replacement cost (cash only)
  • Any material that is 2 months or more overdue will be charged at replacement cost of the book (cash only)
  • Payment or fines can be worked off if there is a financial hardship.  Student should talk to the Librarian as soon as possible to discuss the fines.