Indian River School

Circulation

Students may check out library books for two weeks. A book may be renewed if no one else has requested the book. 

While the library does not fine students for overdue books, students are expected to return all library materials on time and are responsible for all borrowed materials. 

Books can be put on reserve using the online catalog. Books on hold will be delivered to the student when they become available.

Interlibrary Loan

If you cannot find the materials you are looking for in the IRS Library, ask a staff member for help in finding these materials on Sora or at other libraries.

Patrons are encouraged to check the catalog of the local town libraries.

Want to Check Your Account?

From the library home page,  click on the link for the catalogs. Log in to your account using Google.

Link for Google Indexing of files

Patron Privacy NH Law

http://gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XVI/201-D/201-D-11.htm

201-D:11 Library User Records; Confidentiality

I. Library records which contain the names or other personal identifying information regarding the users of public or other than public libraries shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided in paragraph II. Such records include, but are not limited to, library, information system, and archival records related to the circulation and use of library materials or services, including records of materials that have been viewed or stored in electronic form. 

II. Records described in paragraph I may be disclosed to the extent necessary for the proper operation of such libraries and shall be disclosed upon request by or consent of the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by statute. 

III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any library from releasing statistical information and other data regarding the circulation or use of library materials provided, however, that the identity of the users of such library materials shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed to the general public except as provided in paragraph II.

Selection of Materials

The LMS works to build collections of resources that meet the needs as well as the developmental and maturity levels of students. These collections provide resources that support the mission of the school district and are consistent with its philosophy, goals, and objectives. Resources in our school library collections are an integral component of the curriculum and represent diverse points of view on both current and historical issues. These resources include materials that support the intellectual growth, personal development, individual interests, and recreational needs of students.

Professional journals and databases are used to select library materials such as: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Children’s Books, Booklist Online, School Library Journal, We Need Diverse Books website, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Best Books for Young Adults, American Library Association (ALA). Other resources taken into consideration to determine the suitability of the collection are as follows: professional opinion, staff/student requests, staff/student surveys, and national or state book award lists.