Contact Information

Mr. Asbury

Email: jasbury@dsdmail.net

Phone: (801) 402-6408

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45-3:15
Wednesday: 9:45-3:15

Davis School District

South Davis Junior High Spartan Library follows the Davis School District Library Policies and Guidelines. See links below for details.

·        DSD Policy and Procedures School Library Media Centers

·        DSD Instructional Programs

Reading Philosophy

·        The Spartan Library strives to provide a balanced collection of books for a broad range of readers, ages, and interests.

·        Not every book is appropriate for every reader. It is up to patrons to choose books that are appropriate for them and to self-censor their own reading.

·        We celebrate the rights of the reader to choose to read, or not read, a book.

Circulation

·        Books will be checked out to students for twenty days.

·        Students may check out up to three books at a time.

Lost or Damaged Items

·        Lost or damaged items should be reported to the librarian right away.

·        The fine to replace a lost or damaged book must be paid in the office and the receipt should be brought to the library.

·        Students who damage or lose materials will be fined the cost of replacing the item.

·        Intentional or negligent damage to makerspace tools will result in a fine to fix or replace the item.

·        Fines for lost or damaged books are non-waivable.

·        Davis School District Fee Schedule

Library Expectations

·        Respect the library space and its materials.

·        Respect the property and space of other patrons using the library.

·        Follow all school rules.

·        Food and drink with special permission.

Collection Development

·        Books and library resources will be purchased as determined by the yearly budget plan in accordance with the below acquisition policy.

·        Our collection will include both middle age (4^th-8^th grades) and young adult (ages 12+) titles.

·        Our school serves students from 12-15 years of age, and the library will provide a broad range of reading material to fit all levels of student interests and developmental maturity.

·        Multiple sources are used to evaluate books prior to purchasing. These include, but are not limited to: Horn Book List, School Library Journal, Goodreads, award winners, colleague recommendations, and starred reviews.

Acquisition Policy

New materials will be purchased in accordance with the following criteria:

·        Does the item support the curriculum?

·        Does the item fulfill teacher, student, or community needs?

·        Is the item relevant, reliable, and current?

·        Does the item encourage reading for pleasure and fit with student interests?

·        Is this item developmentally appropriate?

·        Is this item of high literary quality?

·        Does this title help represent diverse and multicultural perspectives to help maintain balanced views in our collection?

·        Is this item an award winner, high interest, popular title, or required to complete a series?

Requests

·        Student and faculty recommendations are welcome!

·        Recommendations can be made in the library or filling out the form on the library’s website.

·        Recommendations will go through the acquisition policy questions.

Weeding and Inventory

·        Inventory and weeding are necessary to keep the library’s collection current and relevant.

·        Informal weeding will take place continually throughout the year as needed.

·        A formal inventory will take place once a year.

·        Missing items are tagged for removal from the system. If the item is missing for more than one year, it is deleted or replaced.

Donations

·        Donations are welcome, but the librarian reserves the right of review and placement in the library.

·        Cash donations can be made through the office.

·        Used books in good condition will be accepted in accordance with the acquisition policy.

·        Unsuitable used books will be politely turned down, donated to teachers’ classrooms, used for library prize giveaways, or donated to a local charity.

Makerspace

·        Students may check out makerspace items for use in the library before or after school with approval from the librarian.

·        Students are responsible for damage caused through neglect or intentional misuse of items.

Parental Restrictions

·        Parents are encouraged and welcomed to be involved with their child’s reading choices.

·        As stated in the DSD Library Policy, “A parent desiring to restrict their child’s access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the library professional at the school the child is attending.”

Challenged Library Material

·        Occasionally, the content of media material may be questioned.

·        All concerns should be brought directly to the librarian’s attention in a timely manner.

·        Often, parent concerns can be addressed by talking through the library’s policies and working with the librarian to restrict their own child’s access to specific library materials if needed.

·        If further action is desired, the district’s policy in place for formal reconsideration of library materials will be followed.

Computers

·        Students may use their own devices at any time in the library for research, reading, or other educational purposes, unless otherwise instructed.

·        All students must have signed the DSD Acceptable Use agreement before using school computers.

·        Computer use will be denied to those who do not follow the DSD Acceptable Use guidelines.

Library Curriculum

In addition to managing the library and promoting literacy, the teacher-librarian will collaborate with teachers to provide instruction in the following areas:

1.      Supplement the curriculum and DESK Standards.

2.    Use multiple forms of media for effective research.

3.    Promote information literacy.

4.    Teach skills to promote life-long learning.