Library Policies

STUDENTS

• Unless accompanied by a teacher with a class, all students MUST SIGN IN as they enter the library. 

• Students are free to come to the library before or after their school day, most days we are open from 8:40-3:30pm, at their schools' open lunch periods, or with a legible pass from a teacher during class time. 

• Students may schedule individual conference time with the librarian in advance by emailing jhermus@schools.nyc.gov.​

• Students may check out 5 books at a time for a period of 2 weeks. 

• Students must wear headphones when listening to music or playing video games.

• Students must respect the library as a safe space and treat peers, librarian, and library with care and respect which looks like:

  • 1. • Putting trash in the garbage cans

       • Returning any items moved or borrowed

       • Maintaining a volume that allows others to work or collaborate

       • Refraining from rough housing, sports, running, or throwing items in the space

       • Using language that can be seen as offensive

TEACHERS

• By checking the ONLINE CALENDAR on the library website and scheduling in advance with the librarian, teachers may bring classes to the library to check out books, work on research, collaborate with librarian on instruction, work on projects, etc.

• Teachers may send small groups of students with passes to the library to check out books or work on research or other projects during class time without formally scheduling. ​However, checking in day-of is a good idea, as the library may be closed, or the librarian may be teaching.

• Planning ahead and collaborating with the librarian on research projects has the best results! Let’s talk in advance about what you want to accomplish in the library. It's ideal to have at least two weeks lead time when gathering resources to support projects.