FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who does Bart work with?
Ms. Baldini

When can I visit Bart?
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 a class is scheduled. Sometimes the library is used as a homework site after school.

What procedure do I follow to visit Bart?
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.

May I come to the library during lunch?
There are special lunchtime passes available. Ask your homeroom teacher for one of these passes each day that you want to come. There may also be a pass available from one of your morning classroom teachers.

What type of material may I borrow from the library and how long may I keep it?
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 else is available?
Reference books including dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedias must be used in the library.

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

May I borrow more than one issue of the same magazine?
When you borrow 2 or 3 magazines, each issue must be a different title. This will allow better access to magazines for all students interested.

What if I'm not finished reading when the due date arrives?
Magazines must be returned when they are due. Books, however, may be renewed for another 2 week period.

Where do I return library material?
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.

Will I receive date due reminders?
At the point of check out, you are given a date due label. It is your responsibility to return material on time. If you lose the label, Ms. Baldini can tell you when the material is due. Once the material becomes past due, you may receive up to 3 overdue notices. If the material is still not returned, you will then be assigned recess detention. After that, if the material is still not returned, a bill will 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.

What is the Take One/Leave One display case by the library front door?
Items on this display case are free for the taking. These items do not have to be checked out. You do not have to tell anyone that you are taking any of this material. You may keep it as long as you want, even forever. However, if you decide you no longer want the material, return it to the display case so others may have the opportunity to read it. Also, if you own reading material, which you no longer want to keep and it is appropriate for middle school, consider donating it to the CFA Library (please give it to Ms. Baldini).

Are there computers available in the library?
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 computers that provide access to the OPAC, the Internet, and software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Are there any special policies regarding computer use?
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.

May I recommend material for the library to purchase?
Yes, you may fill out a form recommending material for the library's collection and Ms. Baldini will give it consideration when ordering. Forms are available in the library media center.

What type of material does the library acquire?
Ms. Baldini looks for curriculum-related material and pleasure reading appropriate for middle school.