This document provides information about the Hale Waihona Puke library including staff, hours, policies, and resources. It outlines expectations for student behavior in the library and procedures for borrowing, returning, and paying fines for books and DVDs. Computer use is restricted to school-related activities only. The library blog provides links to online resources and information relevant to different grade levels.

1. Hale Waihona Puke
Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center
August 2012

2. Library Staff
Kumu Kanani De Sa – Elementary Librarian
Mrs. Crystella Kauka – Middle School Librarian
Aunty Nikki Petner – Library Assistant

3. Library Hours
Hele Mai : Monday – Friday
7:15am – 3:30pm
Ke Kula Ha’aha’a : 3:10pm
Note: Launa with Parent(s) or Older Sibling(s)

4. Visiting The Library
• Before School
• After School
• Recess
• With your Class

5. Behavior & Expectations
• Voice Level = 1
• Walking. NO Running!
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• NO food or drinks
• NO Cellphone use

6. Borrowing Items
• 3 Items
• 1 AV (Audio-Visual) item @ at time
(DVD/Video)
• Remember to rewind video B4 returning
to LC

7. Borrowing Period / Fines
Borrowing Period:
Books = 2 weeks
DVD / Video = 1 week
Fines:
Books = 5 Cents / day
DVD / Video = 25 Cents / day

8. Returning Items
Return Library Books in the Book Drop
• Book Drop I – Inside, next to circulation desk
(When Library is Open)
• Book Drop II= Outside (When Library is Closed)
Return Library DVD/Video to AV Tray (Next to
Circulation Desk)

9. Damaged/Lost Item
Books = $20.00 + $5.00 (Processing fee) = $25.00
DVD / Video = $25.00 $5.00 (Processing fee) = $30.00
Question: Can I replace the lost/damaged item with a brand new item
that I purchased?
Answer: Yes. The item that you replace need to be the exact item that
was damaged/lost. You will then need to only pay $5 for the
processing fee.

10. Computer Station
The computer is for school related use ONLY.
• To search for resources on OPAC
• To conduct research
• To blog/Tweet on teacher’s blog
• To search safe online websites
• To complete class related work
• To engage in other school related
approved sites. (IXL
Math, Bookflix, Tumblebooks etc.)
NOTE: Log-on using my username and password

11. Kumu Kanani’s Blog
http://blogs.ksbe.edu/shdesa
• CRBLC Portal (OPAC)
• eBooks (Tumble Books & Bookflix)
• Birthday Book Program (form)
• Grade 3 - Informational Features/Note
Taking
• Grade 4 - PIP (Pacific Island Project)
• Grade 5 - Sustainability

12. Important Things To
Remember:
• Never borrow a book or other library items for a
friend.
• Always return your library items on-time.
• Never put fine monies & AV items in the Drop
Box.
• Keep library items in a safe place @ home.
• Computers are for School Related work ONLY!
• Return browse items properly to the shelving
cart.
• Always wait quietly and patiently @ the
circulation desk. Give Aunty Nikki your last
name to check out your items.