Does Dana have a librarian?
Yes. Our library collection promotes literacy, supports classroom instruction, and assists our life-long learners here at Dana. Our library is a relaxing and welcoming environment for students. Students will be respectful of others when using our facilities. Our library is staffed by Ms. Thiele, our full-time Library Technician. Please follow this link to view our Library website. Current announcements regarding the library are posted there throughout the year.
When is the library open?
Library hours are as follows:
- Before School - Monday through Friday - 7:35 to 7:55 AM. Morning hours are for checking out and returning materials, researching information and solving laptop issues.
- During The School Day - M, Tu, W, F - 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM and Thursday 8:00 AM to 12:35 PM. Available for class visitations and students with a pass from their classroom teacher.
- Lunch - Available for checking out and returning materials, finishing an assignment and socializing with friends. Students are not allowed to play online video games in the library during lunch. Laptops are for school related assignments only.
- After School - M, Tu, W, F - 2:45 to 3:05 PM and Thursday 12:35 to 12:55 PM - After school hours are for checking out and returning materials, researching information and solving laptop issues.
The Library is closed daily from 11:40 to 12:10 to allow Ms. Thiele to eat lunch. Please visit the Dana Library website for more information.
How do I check out a book?
Students must have a “School Planner” with a barcode or student ID card to check out devices, textbooks or library books.
Am I responsible for books I damage?
The parent or guardian of a student is liable for any school district property loaned to the student and not returned (District Code 48909). Please do not lend a textbook, library book, laptop, or charger to another student. Do not share your password. Students and guardians of the student have one week from issuance to examine each textbook and laptop for damages not already noted at the time of checkout. When discovered, the item should be returned to the library. Should you fail to notify a library staff member of damages found within this period, you may be charged for a replacement. Please notify the library staff immediately when a textbook, library book or device is lost or damaged. Our District is required by law to collect money in payment for willful or negligent damage or loss of textbooks, instructional materials, library books, and devices (Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 9502). Donations for a replacement are to be arranged with our financial clerk.