Sunday, December 5, 2010

Uh oh! Lost or Damaged Library Books

Q: What happens when your student loses or damages a library book?

A: First of all, don't worry! If the book is lost, just keep looking around. Popular hiding places for books are:
  • under the seat in the car
  • in the back or side pockets of a car
  • cubby at school
  • on personal book shelves at home
  • on classroom bookshelves
  • in a stack going to the public library
  • family member's house
  • friend's house
  • the afterschool lost and found closet in the auditorium
If you cannot find the book or a book is damaged beyond mending, families can either pay for a replacement book or can bring in a comparable book from home. If you choose to bring in a book from home, please make the sure book is
  • hardcover
  • gently used or new
  • something that Cragmont students would enjoy
Missing books hinder your child's use of the library so it is important that we solve lost/damaged book issues quickly to get your student checking out new titles as soon as possible!

If you have any concerns or questions about missing or damaged books, please do not hesitate to talk to me! joverlid@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 510-644-8810.

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