Anatolia College Libraries: Pinewood EY & Elementary Library: Library policies

Our policies

Type of book	Students 2 items max	Teachers 5 items max
Books	14 days + 1 renewal for 14 days	90 days + 1 automatic renewal for 90 days
Graphic Novels	7 days + 1 renewal for 7 days	45 days + 1 automatic renewal for 45 days

Library materials may be borrowed under the conditions determined by Library loan policies above.
Library users are responsible for the return, in undamaged condition, of all materials borrowed in their name by the due date or upon request of the library staff.
No library materials may be removed from the library without being properly checked out.
Certain types of materials, such as current issues of periodicals or reference materials may be used only within the library.
Borrowers who lose a book or other items will be asked to replace or pay for the lost items.

Pinewood Elementary Students are allowed to use their laptops in the Library following the instructions of School Administration and teachers.

Devices are allowed to be used only for educational purposes. Priority is given to searching the online catalog or subscription databases.

Inappropriate use includes:

Distributing information not intended for distribution
Playing computer games
Viewing or sharing obscene or harassing material

Any student found violating the provisions of this policy will be reported to the School Administration.

In the library, users can explore the collection and read or borrow books, as well as get answers to any research questions they have.

Specifically, students can visit the library independently during breaks. Additionally, there are scheduled visits by class with activities such as reading sessions, book presentations..

Since the library is located in a beautiful but quiet space, it requires silence. The library materials should be handled with care. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the library.

The library accepts donations from all members of the school community.

Materials are checked for both content, suitability and physical condition. If the library already has copies of donated items, it may donate some of those duplicates in turn.

Library Regulations

Pinewood EY & Elementary Library aligns with the regulations of the other Anatolia Libraries (Modiano Library, Eleftheriades Library & Bissell Library), as well as Pinewood Elementary School Expectations.