Library+FAQs

Get the FAQs There is really only one library rule: **RESPECT.** This means you will be doing the following: -Walk and speak quietly. -Return books to their proper place. -No food, gum, or drinks are allowed. -Keep the library medai center neat & clean
 * Rules**

The OMMS library media center follows the poliices of the Anne Arundel County Code of Conduct as outlined in the Student Handbook you received at the beginning of the school year or when you registered for school. If you are unable to follow the rules, consequences may include: leaving the library, lunch or after school detention, or referral to the main office.
 * Consequences**

Computer use is limited to locating books in the library catalog, assigned student projects, and general research. Any other uses by students must be authorized by the library staff.
 * Computer**

**Printer Policies** If you need to print out your work, you must check with a library staff member before you click on the print button. Cost per page - 10 cents. Printer costs are assessed when you print more than is needed for your project and/or without getting advance permission from the library media staff.

**Visiting** You can visit any time during school hours either when your teacher brings your class, or you can come individually with a pass from a teacher or other staff member.

**Do I need a library card?** No. Tell us your last name, then first. Our checkout software has your class picture, so we know who is checking out materials.

Two. But if you come independently to the library with a pass from a teacher, you may be allowed to check out more. Ask the library staff.
 * How many items may I check out?**

Students may check out books from the fiction and nonfiction section. USB Flash memory drives are also available for student checkout ($10 replacement cost).
 * What can I check out?**

**How long can I keep each item?** Three weeks is the standard checkout time for Anne Arundel County Public School library materials. Magazines, however, can only be checked out for a week. **Can I renew them?** Yes with the exception of high demand materials and/or items that have been requested by other students.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools do not charge late fees for overdue library materials, but we may hold your report card or school records if library materials are not returned. This is true also for textbooks.
 * Overdue books**

**Lost or Damaged books** Sometimes things happen that are out of your control. If a library book is damaged, bring it to the staff. We may be able to repair it at little or no cost to you. If a book is lost, you will have to pay for the item.

Sometimes a book will appear on your library account that you don’t recognize. However, the library staff makes every effort to insure that the items on your account were checked out by you. Please check in your locker, classrooms, with teachers and at home to make sure the items aren’t misplaced somewhere. To clear your account, the library staff will need to speak with a school administrator, counselor or other adult.
 * I didn’t check that book out!**