Sugar Creek Elementary Library Policies and Procedures

Daily Schedule (2021-2022)
8:00 - 8:45 - 3rd grade
9:05 - 9:50- 2nd grade
9:55 - 10:40 - 4th grade
11:20 - 12:05 - 1st grade
12:20 - 1:05 - 5th grade
1:10 - 1:55 - Kindergarten
Checkout
  • Students return and check out books on their library day, which is determined by color (grades K-2 and 4th are on a 6 day rotation; grades 3 & 5 are on a 7 day rotation).
  • Students in kindergarten and first grade may check out one book at a time.  They may check out another book when they have returned the previous borrowed book.  
  • If students do not return their library books on library day, they are welcome to select a 'blue stripe' book, which are paperback books available to borrow on an honor system. 
  • This school year, students in grades 2-5 may borrow two books at a time to begin the school year.
  • Students in grades 4 and 5 may check out Playaways. (Playaways are audiobooks loaded onto a player that is easily transportable.  Students may only check out one Playaway at a time and only if they have no current overdue books on their account.)
  • If a student in grades 2-5 has one or more overdue items, they may still check out books as long as they do not go over their check out limit.
  • Students are welcome to come check out books during the school day between the hours of 7:35-2:10 with teacher permission.  I will have classes during the day but will provide assistance if available. 
  • Faculty and staff may check out an unlimited number of books
  • There is a faculty and staff barcode binder kept on the circulation desk which allows for self checkout as faculty/staff need. 

Overdue, Lost, or Damaged Books
  • There is no fine for overdue library books - please return books as soon as you can!
  • Lost books need to be replaced by the end of the school year.  Due to the fact that library books have a special binding, we are not able to accept store bought replacements.  Replacement cost can be accepted in the form of cash or check (made out to SCES).
  • If possible, damaged books will be repaired.  If books are wet, sticky, ripped, chewed, or otherwise damaged beyond repair, the student's family will be asked to replace the book through payment by cash or check.

Holds and Interlibrary Loans
  • Students are able to request holds on books they would like to check out.  Students may request a hold for up to 2 books at a time.  When the book(s) come in, if the student has availability on their account, Mrs. Rickmon will check the book out to him/her and will deliver it to them directly or through his/her teacher.  If there is no availability for the student to check out additional books, then I will hold the book for up to 1 week and, if it is not picked up, it will be placed back on the shelf.
  • Inter Library Loans are also possible at the request of a faculty or staff member.  Mrs. Rickmon will contact other media specialists in the district and receive the book by courier.​​

​Book Challenges
  • If a member of the faculty, staff, and/or parent community feels that the content of a book is controversial, questionable, or inappropriate, they are welcome to submit a “Request for Re-evaluating Library Materials” form from Fort Mill School District.
  • A committee comprised of the librarian, principal, and other members of the faculty and staff will review the book(s) and discuss.
  • The librarian will research other challenges made to the title and bring this information to the committee.