Sterling Jr/Sr High Library - COVID Procedures
Update: Beginning in Feb., 2021, the library is open for students browsing and checkout. Books will still be quarantined for four days before passing them to another user.
Jr. high students have a weekly scheduled checkout time during success class. High school students may come in during success or request books through Destiny.
Jr. high students have a weekly scheduled checkout time during success class. High school students may come in during success or request books through Destiny.
August 2020 - January 2021:
Students will not visit the library. Library services will be provided in classrooms.
Library staff will visit classrooms and deliver requested books to students. The initial focus of instruction will be focused on procedures for selecting and checking out books and accessing online resources like ebooks and digital audiobooks.
Students will not visit the library. Library services will be provided in classrooms.
Library staff will visit classrooms and deliver requested books to students. The initial focus of instruction will be focused on procedures for selecting and checking out books and accessing online resources like ebooks and digital audiobooks.
Book Check-in Procedures
- You may turn in books at any time. Books will be returned to designated "Library book return" bins (with wheels for easy transport to the library). Bins will be available by Mrs. Richter's room for SJH students and outside the main library doors for SHS students.
- Books will be checked in by library staff and placed in quarantine so that any possible traces of COVID virus will be gone before giving the library item to another person. Studies show that effective quarantine time is 4 days for books, 5 days for magazines. After the quarantine time has passed, the library materials can be shelved or checked out to other patrons.
- Questions? Email Mrs. Miller.
Jr. High Check Out
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High School Check Out
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Destiny Discover tips
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Library Policies / Overdues
- LOAN PERIODS - Library books are checked out for three weeks. Magazines are checked out for one week.
- RENEW - You may renew an item to keep it longer as long as no one is on the waiting list.
- FEES / FINES - There are no late fees. Replacement cost is charged for books that are lost or damaged.
- OVERDUES - When you receive an overdue notice, you can:
- Renew to keep the item longer,
- Return an item you no longer need, or
- Pay for an item that is lost or ruined (or set up a payment plan).
More ways to read
Looking for other sources of reading material? Here are some great options:
- Read ebooks or listen to digital audiobooks. There are lots of free options available. Click here to learn more.
- Check out books from the Sterling Free Public Library. Search their online catalog.
- Borrow from your English teacher's classroom library.
Explore, Learn, Grow, Create, Share
Sterling Jr./Sr. High Library
308 E. Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
620-278-2171 ext. 4208
Amy Brownlee, District Librarian
Michelle Miller, Library Assistant