Mission Statement of the School Library
The ISB School Library strives to provide its students with a range of materials of appropriate levels of difficulty that will encourage growth in knowledge and skills, and establish a life-long love of reading, and inquiry.
Targets
The goals of the school library are:
School Library Hours of Operation
At ISB we have two libraries, one for Primary Years Program and the other for secondary and Diploma Program. Both libraries are accessible to the school community every school day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PYP Schedule
A librarian is present once a week to assist with navigating and maintaining the learning environment of the library. Teachers are encouraged to schedule learning experiences at anytime the library is not in use. Each class has a scheduled time once a week for library visits. The primary library timetable for the 2018/2019 school year. In addition, Czech as additional language classes, afterschool club and special events take place in the library.
Secondary and DP Schedule
Secondary/high school librarian available 12:00 - 4:00
Student Conduct
Students must follow the established agreements listed below. Librarians and class teachers are responsible for reviewing these agreements with students at the start of the school year.
Secondary library rules for guidance
Organization of the Library
PYP
Fiction books are alphabetized and shelved according to the first three letters of the author´s surname. Non-fiction books are arranged based on the Dewey Classification
System:
000 Generalities
100 Philosophy and Psychology
200 Religion
300 Social Sciences
400 Languages
500 Natural Sciences and Mathematics
600 Technology (Applied Sciences)
700 The Arts
800 Literature and Rhetoric
900 Geography and History
Secondary/High school Organization:
(Young Adult) Fiction books are alphabetized and shelved according to the first three letters of the author´s surname. This also goes for Young Adult Non-Fiction, Short Stories, and Graphic Novels. Non-fiction books are arranged based on the Dewey Decimal system (
Book Loans and Overdue Books
The loan period for students is flexible but two weeks are recommended. In case a student would like to renew a book, it is possible to be done once by checking the book in with the librarian or teacher. All students can check out the maximum of four books at a time.
After two weeks, overdue notices will be emailed to students and/or families informing that a book is due or needs to be renewed.
Lost and Damaged Books
If a book is lost or damaged, the book must be paid for by the student/parents/staff member who checks it out before additional books can be checked out. The replacement cost of a book will be charged based on the current price of a book (regardless of the price of the damaged/lost original). The student/parents/staff member will also be asked to pay shipping cost along with the cost of the book. The replacement price needs to be paid to the school secretary who informs the librarian to order a new book.
Donated Materials Policy
The school library welcomes gifts to our collection. In case you would like to make a donation, please contact the school librarian. The division librarians organize a system for book donations and send a request for book donations in May each year.
Staff Members Roles in the Library
Each division has a librarian. Their job description is attached.
PYP Librarian
Secondary/High school School Librarian
Library Volunteers:
- can be students, parents, teachers
- order materials, displays;
- check that materials are alphabetized and put in the correct order;
- design and prepare bulletin boards and library displays;
- participate in storytelling, book clubs, information sessions and read-aloud activities;
- assist with book fairs and other special activities.