Policies & Procedures
Hours of Operation
The Learning Commons operates on a flexible, open schedule Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Students, teachers and staff are welcome to utilize the many services that are available.
Check-outs
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The Library Media Technology Specialist or Media Clerk will assist with all check-outs/check-ins at the circulation desk. Please do not remove any materials without checking out first.
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Only two books may be checked out at one time for a period of two weeks. If necessary, items may be renewed on or before the due date for an additional two weeks. There will be a 72 hour quarantine for all books.
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Please return books to the book drop, outside the media center doors, or to the media center staff as soon as you are finished so that others may use them. Books may be renewed for an additional two week period, if necessary.
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Students may use reference materials in the Learning Commons only; reference books may not be checked out.
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DO NOT CHECK OUT BOOKS FOR OTHER STUDENTS. Please understand that if you do, you will be held responsible for items that are misplaced/damaged.
Note: If you owe books or a fine from your previous school, you will not have the opportunity to borrow items from Mercer until obligations have been met.
Student ID's
Identification cards are made to help ensure a safer school for everyone. All students are expected to wear their ID when on campus or at a school sponsored event. If a student loses or defaces the badge, he/she must purchase a new one.
COST: Badge replacement- $4.00 Lanyard- $1.00 ID case- .50 Total Package- $5.00
Overdue Materials
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Students with an overdue book may not check out additional materials or receive their report card until the overdue book is returned or the fines have been paid.
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All students are responsible for any books checked out to them and must pay any late, damaged, or lost fines.
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Notices will be sent to students in homeroom for books that are overdue.
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Items that are overdue by three months are considered lost and require immediate payment for replacement.
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Minor repairs will be performed as needed; however, students who have damaged items beyond repair will be expected to pay the replacement costs of the item.
