Our Lady of Mercy School Library

About the Library

Mission and Goals

The mission and goals of the OLOM School Library are in accordance with the standards and guidelines set forth in Standards and Guidelines For Library Media Programs In Louisiana Schools.  Our mission is to provide the resources and materials as well as instruction in their use, which will support and enhance the instructional program of the school and serve the needs of the school community.  Our goal is to establish and maintain a collection with a wide range of educational materials on all levels of difficulty, with diversity of appeal, allowing for the presentation of many points of view.

Schedule

The library is open from 7:55 A.M. to 3:35 P.M. daily.  Students may use the library before school, with teacher permission, and during their regularly scheduled class time.  Students in 5-8 have a flexible library schedule visiting the library as needed or when scheduled by the teacher or librarian. Students in K-4 attend library class once a week.  The librarian visits the Pre-Kindergarten classes once a week for story time.

Policies and Procedures

Books are checked out for two weeks and may be renewed twice. Magazines can be checked out for one week.  Reference materials may not be checked out. Students must return overdue books before checking out another one.  Overdue notices will be sent home on a regular basis until the overdue book is returned. Overdue fines are not charged. Damaged items should be returned immediately for evaluation/repair. Library items lost or damaged beyond repair will be billed.

How Many?

Library Rules

  • 1st one book

  • 2nd - 8th two books

  • Limit can be changed
    for special projects
  1. Enter, leave, work & read quietly.
  2. Raise your hand & wait to be called on.
  3. Return books & other materials to their proper place.
  4. Respect others.
  5. Respect & handle all library materials with proper care.
  6. Ask if you don’t know.