Each class has a scheduled library time weekly. Full day classes attend for 30 minutes each week. Library time is not made up for holidays, field trips, etc. Students are welcome to exchange books during open library according to the posted scheduled. See weekly schedule below for your student's library day.
Books check out for 14 days. Students may have up to 6 books checked out at a time, but class time check-outs are limited to ensure instruction time. Books can be renewed if there is not a hold for another student on the book. Kindergarten students will begin checking out books mid-September when they have learned library procedures and book care. All students with unreturned books after the last week of school will have lost book fines posted to their myDSD accounts. If a student damages or loses a book, the student will be assessed a fine in line with the damage that occurred or the cost to replace the book. Fines should be paid in the office. Office staff can also add the fine to a student’s DSD account so that payment can be made online. Students on a fee waiver will still be assessed a library fine for lost/damaged items. Library materials are district property and therefore are non-waivable fines. Unpaid fines will be added to the Encore system at the end of the school year. If a book is lost and paid for and then found WITHIN 30 DAYS of payment, a refund will be issued through the District. Books returned more than 30 days after the end of school will not be accepted. Per district library policy, replacement books will not be accepted as payment of fines.
Good behavior is essential for all students to get the most out of library time. Students will be taught procedures and expectations. Classes receiving a 3 or 4 for positive behavior each library day will participate in a reward activity.
Students will often be using their assigned devices during library time. Students will be instructed in how to access our library's catalog, as well as how to use SORA, Utah’s Online Library, and other school approved resources.
Materials selected for our library will support both curriculum and recreational needs of students. Students may request titles they would like to see added to the library by filling out a form on the library webpage. A variety of subjects, reading levels and types of books can be found in the Stewart Elementary Library. Parents and students should realize that not every book in the library will be appropriate for every student in the school. Students will be taught how, and are encouraged, to find books that are appropriate for them. If a title does not work for a student, they are encouraged to return it and find something that is a better fit.
Davis School District recognizes the right of parents under state law and District Policy 11IR-107 Recognizing Constitutional Freedoms in Public Schools to restrict their child's access to materials the parent deems inappropriate. However, no parent has the right to make that decision on behalf of other students. A parent desiring to restrict their own child's access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the librarian at the school the child is attending. Davis School District's policy on challenging books and the forms to do so can be obtained on the Davis Library Media page.
Updated August 2023
Fee Schedule Information
