Frequently+Asked+Questions

Mrs. Keuhn
 * Who will help me in the library?**

The CFA Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:55 A.M. until 3:15 P.M. It’s open every period of the school day unless closed for a specific reason. Sometimes the library is used as a homework site after school.
 * When is the library open?**

Sometimes you will come to the library with your entire class to work on a project. Other times you will come on your own by getting a signed pass from your teacher. You will need to sign in online when you arrive.
 * What procedure do I follow to visit the library?**

There are special recess passes available from your recess teacher.
 * May I come to the library during my lunch period?**

Hardbound Fiction – circulates for 2 weeks. Paperback Fiction – circulates for 2 weeks. Story Collection – circulates for 2 weeks. Non-fiction books – circulate for 2 weeks. Magazines – circulate for 2 days only.
 * What type of material may I borrow from the library and how long may I keep it?**

Reference books including dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedias must be used in the library.
 * What else is available?**

You may have a total of 3 items checked out. It can be 3 books, or 3 magazines, or any combination.
 * How many items may I borrow?**

Yes
 * May I borrow more than one issue of the same magazine?**

Magazines may be renewed once. Books, however, may be renewed for another 2 week period.
 * What if I’m not finished reading when the due date arrives?**

All material borrowed from the CFA Library must be returned to the library. There is a slot in the top of the circulation desk where you may drop your material into the book return.
 * Where do I return library material?**

At the point of check out, the date due is written in the back of the book. **It is your responsibility to return material on time.** Once the material becomes past due, you __may__ receive up to 3 overdue notices. If the material is still not returned, you __may__ be assigned recess detention. After that, if the material is still not returned, a bill may be sent home to your parent/guardian. Also, please note that if you have any overdue material, you may not check out additional items until the overdue is returned.
 * Will I receive date due reminders?**

There are 3 stand-up computers that are always logged on to the OPAC (online public access catalog) so you may search to find what material the library owns and its availability. In addition, there are 24 laptops that provide access to the OPAC, the Internet, and software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
 * Are there computers available in the library?**

Library computers are to be used only for school-related activities. You may not intentionally waste computer resources for any activity that is non-school-related.
 * Are there any special policies regarding computer use?**

Yes, you may fill out a form recommending material for the library’s collection. Forms are available on the library website.
 * May I recommend material for the library to purchase?**