圖書館守則
一、學生使用圖書館規則
1. 學生必須使用個人八達通方可借書，每次外借為期十四天，可續借一次。
2. 不可將圖書轉借他人，亦不可以使用他人八達通借書。
3. 請於本館辦公時間使用借還服務，其他時間概不受理。
4. 不得攜帶任何飲/食物、書籍、袋（包括書包、功課袋）進入。貴重物品請自行妥善保管。
5. 在圖書館內應保持安靜，不可大聲喧嘩、飲食、嬉戲或損?館內公物。
6.學生應注意安全，不得於館內追逐、攀爬書架、強行抽出書架圖書、勉強搬動過大／過多書籍。如需協助，可請圖書館老師或學生圖書館管理員幫助。
7. 如發現同學影響圖書館秩序，其不當行為將會被警告及記錄，嚴重者將作紀律處分。
8. 如發現館內之書籍或物品有損?或破爛，學生須立即通知圖書館老師，以便修補。
9. 參考書、雜誌及報紙只可在館內閱讀，閱讀後須放回原處，不得攜出館外。
10.學生閱畢圖書後必須把圖書放在書箱或正確的書架上，不可隨意擺放。
11.所有外借的書籍，必須於離館前辦妥借用手續。
12.離開圖書館前，須出示攜離的物品。
二、借閱規則
1. 借書期限
a. 幼稚園部學生-------------每週由老師帶領到圖書館借閱圖書，學生在一星期內退還書本，逾期罰款則在借書第十四天後才計算。
b. 小學部學生---------------十四天
c. 家長教師會會員---------十四天
d. 學生圖書館管理員-------十四天
e. 閱讀國樂會員-----------十四天
2. 借書限額
a. 幼稚園部學生-------------一本圖書
b. 小學部學生----------------兩本書或光碟
c. 家長教師會會員----------五本書或光碟
d. 學生圖書館管理員-------四本書或光碟
e. 閱讀國樂會員------------兩本書或光碟
3. 其他
所有新書及當月主題書籍在展覽期間只限借閱一本，且不可續借，以便讓更多讀者有機會借閱。
三、借、還及續借圖書程序
1. 借書程序
a. 學生須根據圖書館開放時間表，到圖書館借閱圖書。
b. 學生必須使用本人的八達通，方可借閱圖書。
c. 選定圖書後，學生須到圖書館櫃檯辦理借書手續。
d. 借書手續：借書學生使用個人八達通拍卡，須待圖書館老師掃瞄書籍條碼，並於「還書日期紙」上蓋上還書日期。
2. 還書程序
a. 學生須根據「還書日期紙」上的日期，在當天或之前交還圖書，否則作逾期還書處理。
b. 學生須到圖書館櫃檯辦理還書手續。
c. 還書手續：學生須待圖書館老師掃瞄書籍上的條碼，並告知成功還書後，方可離開。
3. 續借圖書程序：學生須帶同書本或光碟，親臨圖書館辦理續借手續。
四、逾期、損壞或遺失圖書的處理辦法
1. 過期還書
a. 凡未能在「還書日期紙」上所列日期當天或之前歸還圖書資料，均作逾期還書處理。
b. 圖書館老師會向學生發出「過期還書通知」，提醒學生立即還書。
c. 逾期還書超過兩星期將在手冊內打X乙次以作懲罰。
d. 逾期歸還圖書資料一天或不足一天，每項須罰款壹圓，最高罰款額為五十元 (不包括學校假期) 。
e. 圖書館老師會向學生發出「清繳罰款通知」，提醒學生盡快繳清罰款。
f. 學生必須在清繳罰款後，方能借閱圖書資料。
g. 學生須用個人八達通於校務處支付罰款，並在支付罰款後保留校務處所發之收據，以便翻查。
h. 學生不得使用個人八達通替他人支付罰款，如有發現，有關同學將會遭受紀律處分。
2. 損壞或遺失圖書
凡損毀或遺失本館圖書，學生須賠償50元予圖書館；或自行到書局購買完全相同之書籍以賠償圖書館之損失。
U 以上條款圖書館將保留最終決定及解釋權，如有任何疑問，請向圖書館老師查詢。
常見問題
1. 問：讀者如何得知館內是否有需要的書籍？
答：讀者可到圖書館的網上圖書目錄進行搜尋，網址為http://221.126.235.4/Pages/Index.aspx
2. 問：讀者想借的館藏包括了三隻光碟，但借書限額只有兩個，怎麼辦？
答：即使館藏包括了多項附件，皆只佔用一個借書限額，請放心借閱。
3. 問：讀者在還書箱中看見了一本想借的書籍，是否可從書箱中拿出來借閱？
答：不可，還書箱中所放置的是未上架的書籍，同學請勿自行拿走。
4. 問：讀者借了圖書後，是否可再借予他人？
答：不可。借上借是造成借還問題的主要成因之一，不少讀者因再借出書籍予他人而遺失書本，造成不必要的損失。如所借出的書籍遺失或破損至不堪閱讀時，責任將歸電腦記錄之借書者，罰款亦由該名借書者支付。
5. 問：讀者未辦理借書手續，是否可將書籍帶離圖書館？
答：不可，學生須即時歸還書籍，並向圖書館職員解釋原因。
6. 問：如老師/家長以其個人八達通替學生借書，但學生遺失了，老師/家長是否需要繳交罰款？
答：罰款將由電腦記錄之借書者繳交。
7. 問：如讀者沒有時間還書或借書，可否請其他人代為借還？
答：不可。代借代還極易出現借還問題。如學生因請假而逾期或無法還書，圖書館將按實際情況酌情處理。
8. 問：如讀者發現書籍上的還書日期有誤，應如何處理？
答: 為免出現不必要的誤會，請即時通知圖書館職員更正。
9. 問：如學生直接將書籍放回書架，而未有到櫃檯經由圖書館職員辦理還書手續，該書籍會否當作已歸還？
答：不會，學生須自行尋回該書籍，並於櫃檯由圖書館職員辦理正確之還書手續，方作已歸還計。如學生未能尋回書籍，該書籍將作遺失處理，學生須繳付罰款$50。
10. 問：讀者可否在還書手續完成前離開？
答：不可，日後如有爭議，圖書館將以電腦紀錄為準。請讀者待圖書館職員完成全部還書手續後，再行離開。
11. 問：如讀者曾因遺失書籍而繳付了$50罰款，但其後尋獲該書，可否退還罰款？
答：未能退還。因行政手續繁複費時，為免影響圖書館的日常運作，一切已繳交之罰款將不獲退還。
12. 問：如讀者書籍逾期未還或未繳清罰款，是否可繼續使用借還服務？
答：不可。讀者須歸還書籍及清繳罰款後，方可使用圖書館借還服務。如讀者聲稱已繳付罰款，須出示由校務處發出之有效八達通繳款收據，敬請讀者於繳款後保留單據，以備參考。
13. 問：幼稚園學生在教師安排下借書，借書後並未將書籍帶回家閱讀，但還書時未能尋獲該書，圖書館將如何處理？
答：因電腦記錄顯示書籍仍為借閱中，故將作欠書處理，該名學生仍需歸還所借書籍。
14. 問：學生在借書後不慎遺失書籍，圖書館職員/教師會否為他在校內尋找該書？
答：抱歉，學生需自行尋找書籍。校內多處均設置書架，且圖書館亦有約4萬項館藏。如為學生找尋失書將耗費時間及人力，以致影響圖書館的日常工作及其他讀者使用圖書館服務。請讀者注意妥善保管所借書籍。
15. 問：讀者看見有同學在圖書館違反規則，應該怎麼辦？
答：應馬上告訴當值的圖書館職員或老師，不應自行解決。
16. 問：學生的個人八達通餘額不足，是否可以現金繳付罰款？
答：從2013年度起，將全面使用八達通繳付圖書館罰款。如餘額不足，可於增值後憑繳費通知到校務處繳交罰款，切勿借用他人八達通繳付罰款。
Library Regulations
A. LibraryRegulations for Students
1. Studentsmust borrow books with their Octopuscard. The library items can be loaned out for a maximum of 14 days and can berenewed once upon the due date.
2. Theborrowed library items cannot be lent to any other persons. A borrower shallnot borrow books with others’ Octopuscard.
3. Studentsmay return the library items only during library opening hours.
4. Food,books, bags (including school bags, homework bags) are not allowed in thelibrary. Valuable belongings should be kept with you at all times.
5. Usersshall keep quiet when in the library. No shouting, eating, drinking, playing,or damage to library properties is allowed.
6. Studentsmust observe safety at all times. No running, climbing, forceful removal ofbooks from shelves, moving of oversized/ too many books at one time is allowed.Should you need assistance, please seek help from the library teachers orlibrarians.
7. If students arefound to have engaged in inappropriate behavior in the library, the student’smisbehavior will be recorded as a warning. For more severe cases, the studentinvolved will be subject to disciplinary action.
8. Ifstudents found any damage to the library items, you should inform the libraryteacher immediately.
9. Referencebooks, periodicals, and newspapers can only be read at the library and cannotbe borrowed. Please return these items to their shelves after reading.
10. Students mustreturn the books to their original locations after reading. Do not put it inthe wrong locations.
11. Studentsmust check all library items out before leaving the library.
12. Studentsare required to show all their belongings to the librarians before leaving thelibrary.
B. Regulations for borrowing
1. Rentingperiod
a. Kindergartenstudents-------------will be led by teachers to the library to borrow books.Students are required to return the books within one week. A fine will beimposed on the 15th day the book is borrowed.
b. Primaryschool students---------------14 days
c. Parent-teacherAssociation members---------14 days
d. StudentLibrarians-------14 days
e. ReadingParadise Members-----------14 days
2. Borrowingquota
a. Kindergartenstudents-------------One book
b. Primaryschool students ----------------Two books or CDs
c. Parent-teacherAssociation members----------Five books or CDs
d. StudentLibrarians -------Four books or CDs
e. ReadingParadise Members ------------Two books or CDs
3. Others
Students can only borrow one newly arrived book onexhibition and no renewal is permitted upon due date. This is to give otherstudents the opportunity to read the new books.
C. Borrowing,returning, and renewal procedures
1. Borrowingprocedures
a. Studentsshould borrow books during the library opening hours.
b. Studentscan only borrow books with their own Octopus card.
c. Studentsshould check their selected books out at the borrowing counter.
d. Studentsshould beep their Octopus card whenborrowing the books. The student librarians will scan the bar code printed onthe book and chop the due date on the ‘due date sheet’.
2. Returningprocedures
a. Studentsare required to return the book to the library on or before the date specifiedon the ‘due date sheet’. Books returned later than the due date will beconsidered overdue.
b. Studentsare required to return their books at the return counter.
c. The studentlibrarians will scan the bar code printed on the book.
3. Renewalprocedures: Student maycome back to the school and renew their book for once (You must also bring thebooks or CDs with you)
D. Overdue,damaged or lost library items
1. Overduebooks
a. Booksreturned later than the due date specified on the due date sheet’ willbe considered overdue.
b. Libraryteachers will issue to students an ‘overdue books reminder’ for them to returnthe books immediately.
c. Studentswho fail to return the books or pay the fines for over two weeks will bepunished by having their handbook marked with a ‘X’.
d. Studentswill be fined $1 per day if they fail to return the books upon due date. The maximumfine is $50 (excluding school holiday).
e. Libraryteachers will distribute the arrears payment bill to the students every month.
f. Studentswill not be allowed to borrow books until the payment is settled.
g. Studentsmay pay the fines with their Octopuscard at the school hall. A receipt will be issued to the studentby the school office after the fine is paid, and the student is required tokeep the receipt for future reference.
h. Studentsare required to pay the fines with their own Octopus card. If students are found paying the finesfor others, they will be subject to disciplinary action.
2. Damageor loss of books
Studentswill be fined $50 for every damaged book that is beyond reparation. For any loss of books, the students are to buy new one at their own expense. If students fail to buy the original book,they are to pay the fixed fine of $50 as required by the library.
* The library reserves the right of final interpretation and decision.Should you have any query concerning the above regulations, please contact thelibrarian.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: Howcan readers know if the library has the books they look for?
A: Readers may search for books using the onlinelibrary catalogue. The website of the online library catalogue is: http://221.126.235.4/Pages/Index.aspx
2. Q: Thelibrary item I want to borrow contains three CDs, but I only have two quotas.What can I do?
A: Even though the library item containsmultiple contents, it only counts as one library item.
3. Q: Isaw a book that I wanted to borrow in the returned books box. Can I just takeit away?
A: No. The books inside the returned booksbox are to be shelved and should not be taken away.
4. Q: CanI lend the books I borrowed to someone else?
A: No. Lending books that you borrowed toanother person may pose problems. Quite a number of borrowers lost their booksbecause they were lent to others. The original borrower will be heldresponsible for any loss or damage to the books and is subject to fines.
5. Q: Canstudents take books awaywithout checking them out first?
A: No. Students must return the books tothe library immediately and give explanations of their improper procedure.
6. Q: Ifteacher/ parent borrows books with his/her own Octopus card for a student but the student lost it, doesthe parent/ teacher need to pay the fines?
A: Yes, the fines are to be paidby the person who has borrowed books with their own Octopus card.
7. Q: Ifthe borrower does not have time to return or borrow the books himself, can he ask someone else to do itfor him?
A: No. Borrowing or returning books onothers’ behalf may cause unnecessary arguments. For absent students who arenot able to return the books on time, the librarian will take intoconsideration their reason of absence and make necessary arrangements.
8. Q:What should I do if I found that the due date printed on the book is wrong?
A: Please inform the librarian of themistake immediately to avoid unnecessary arguments.
9. Q: Ifthe borrower returns the book back to the shelf directly rather than throughthe librarians at the return counter, will the book still be counted asreturned?
A: No. The borrower should retrieve thebook and return it to the librarian at the return counter for scanning. If the borroweris not able to retrieve the book, the book will be considered lost and a fineof HK$50 will be charged.
10. Q: Can the borrower leave before thereturning procedure is completed?
A: No. Should there be any disputes overthis, the library computer system will be solely taken into consideration. Tosafeguard your interest, borrowers please make sure all the books have beenreturned to the school librarian before leaving.
11. Q: If I lost a book earlier and had alreadypaid $50 fine for it, but I found the book later, can I get my money back?
A: Sorry, no. All paid fines will not berefunded under any circumstances due to the time-consuming and complicatedadministrative procedures.
12. Q: Isit true that students who fail to return the books or pay the fines on timewill not be allowed to borrow books from the library until the fines are paid?
A: Only borrowers who havereturned the books and paid the fines on time will be allowed to borrow booksfrom the library. For those whoclaim that they have already paid the fines, please producethe receipt issued from the school office. Borrowers arerequest to keep the receipt themselves as the receipt is the valid proof of payment settlement.
13. Q:Kindergarten students are taken to the library by their teachers. Afterborrowing the books, they did not take the books home and could not findthe book. How will the librarydeal with it?
A: The book will be considered lost and the student willhave to return the book/ replace it with a new one to the library.
14. Q: If the borrower lost his book, will thelibrarians/teachers help find thebook for him?
A: No, the borrower should findthe book himself. The schoollibrary’s collection includes some 40,000 volumes of books. Please accept our apologies for not being ableto find the book for the borrower as this will affect the daily operation of thelibrary as well as the service provided by the library. Borrowers are advised to take good care of thebooks.
15. Q: I saw my classmates break the libraryregulations! What should I do?
A: Please report to the on-duty librarians or teachersimmediately. Do not try to handle it yourself.
16. Q: I need to pay the fines butmy Octopus card is running out of credits, can I pay the fines with cash?
A: Starting from 2013, all fines should besettled with Octopus card andpayment with cash will no longer be accepted. However, the fines shouldbe paid with your own Octopus card only; please add value to the card, bringalong the penalty notice and pay the fines in the School Office.