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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

One More Reminder: PLEASE Do Not Fear Late Books!

Because I do a little substitute teaching in my spare time, I have recently been able to talk to students about their reading habits/practices.

One common theme?  A number of students have told me that either themselves or a friend have just not turned in a book because it was very, very late.


I know I have mentioned this on the blog before, but DO NOT WORRY about turning in a really-late overdue book!  Basically, we want the book more than we want to get you in trouble!


Do we absolutely love having books turned in that are 30+ days overdue?  Not particularly.  But that is only because one student is robbing others of the potential experience of that book.

For example, we currently have one copy of "Allegiant" that is overdue by a number of weeks:


This is an INCREDIBLY popular series again now with the release of the "Divergent" movie.  So, basically, one student is ruining the chances of all the rest to experience the full trilogy.

On a side note: You can always renew your book by bringing it down to the Media Center.  The only time we wouldn't let you renew it is if someone else has a hold on it.

So, in all seriousness, PLEASE do not worry about getting "in trouble" for having a very late book.  We just want the book back so others can enjoy it!