{"id":396,"date":"2020-11-01T06:46:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T06:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/jwyss\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2020-11-01T07:08:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-01T07:08:23","slug":"common-questions-about-the-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vsb.bc.ca\/jwyss\/common-questions-about-the-library\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ about the library:"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many books can I take out?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Students can take out up to 5 books (more for school projects).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Can I take out books if I have an overdue book?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>I request all books be returned on time before checking out more books. I will allow up to 1 book to be taken out when there are many late books.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How long can I take books out?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Books can be checked out for up to 2 weeks. I encourage students to return their books early if ready.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Can I renew a book?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>If you would like to renew a book, please bring it in and we can update your account. Usually this is not a problem but\u00a0if the book has a hold on it and another student or teacher is waiting for the book you will not be able to renew your book.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How do I know if I have overdue books?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>I will be giving students friendly reminders and will send out emails to families and teachers informing of any overdue books prior to any school breaks (winter, spring, and summer).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Do I have to pay a fine for late books?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>There are no fines for overdue books. The email notice appears to have fines, but this is just the replacement cost for a lost book not a late book. I am unable to change the language of the word \u201cfine\u201d in the software.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Do I have to pay for a lost book?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>If a book has been lost, I request the replacement cost or a replacement book. If you cannot acquire the same book, another book that is in good condition and popular \/ in demand is sufficient. If you are unable to pay for the book, please contact me and we can make an alternative arrangement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you take book donations?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Yes! I accept books that are in good condition and are popular \/ in demand.\u00a0 Please make sure the books are in a bag that is clearly labelled with your contact info. or your child’s contact information so I know who you are and can thank you as well as give any books back that we do not need.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How do I search for a book online?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Here is a “How To” video\u00a0another VSB Teacher Librarian created.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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