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Click Here for a List of Schools Currently Contracting for Library Services.

1. WHO MAY USE LIBRARY SERVICES?
The following patrons have access to all services offered by BCOE Library Services:

Teachers and administrators in schools contracting for Library Services.
Teachers and administrators in BCOE programs contracting for Library Services.
Parents enrolled in Home Study programs contracting for Library Services.
BCOE staff members.
Phase II Student Teachers assigned to teachers in contracting schools. (All resources will be checked out under the master teacher's name.)

NOTE: All teachers under contract to any Butte County public school may borrow materials from the BCOE Professional Development Library located at the Instructional Resource Center in Oroville.

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2. HOW DO I ORDER BOOKS?
Currently there are four ordering options:

Online ordering.
To go to our Online Order Form CLICK HERE
Classroom Book Order Forms are available at the I.R.C. and all contracting schools, or click here to print a copy of our order form now.
Fax Orders may be made by faxing a completed Classroom Book Order Form to (530) 532-5829.
Telephone Orders may be made by calling Library Services or leaving a voice mail message at 532-5827.

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3. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE MAY I ORDER BOOKS?
We request that book orders be placed at least 5 days prior to the date that the books are needed.

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4. HOW MANY BOOKS MAY I ORDER?
The average classroom book order is 30 books depending on subject and grade level requested. Individual teachers can have up to 200 books at a time in order to accommodate a large group of students or a need for book units on several topics. Home study parents may check out 5 books per child enrolled in the program up to 15 books maximum.

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5. HOW LONG MAY I KEEP THE BOOKS?
Books are circulated to teachers for 8 weeks. Home study parents may borrow books for 4 weeks. All books can be renewed. Some special categories of books have also been limited to 4-week circulation.

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6. IS THERE A CATALOG AVAILABLE?
OPAC, the Library Services Online Patron Access Catalog, is a complete listing of all library resources at the IRC and the 26 depository libraries. It can be accessed via the World Wide Web through the BCOE Homepage or with URL:

http://fulton.bcoe.butte.k12.ca.us/wx/s.dll

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7. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY BOOKS ARE OVERDUE?
The due date is stamped in all books checked out to patrons. All books ordered include a packing list that also notes the due date for each book.

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8. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BOOKS ARE NOT RETURNED BY THE DUE DATE?

Overdue notices are sent monthly to all patrons with overdue books. When books are overdue more than 2 months, bill notices are sent. If you should receive a notice, instructions for what to do are included with the notice.

We would appreciate a call from you letting us know the status of the overdue books: Will they be returned shortly? Do you need to extend the due date? Are they lost?

NOTE: Books may be renewed over the phone without being returned to the IRC first.
If you have overdue books, you are not automatically blocked from checking out another order of books. However, your overdue status is reviewed each month. Service may be interrupted for patrons who have not contacted us regarding their overdue books.

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9. WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE A BOOK?

Once a book is overdue for more than 2 months it is considered "lost" and you will receive a bill for the replacement cost of the book(s).
The bill notice is an "invoice" that can be used to obtain reimbursement from the party responsible for the loss or given to your business office for payment.

Each school has its own policy for lost book payments. Before you personally pay for lost books, consult your administrator about the lost book payment procedure at your school.

While paying for lost books is the borrower's responsibility, we would rather have the books returned. We are more than happy to work with patrons for the return of our books. You need only call us to arrange for more time to search for your lost books.

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	Educational Support Audiovisual After School BTSA / Credentialing CDL Child Development Computer Training Data Designated Subject Credential English Language Learners Health and Prevention Library Direct Support MAA Mathematics Reading Technology in Curriculum "Where children come first."	Services Support Delivery Book Orders Calendar News FAQs Staff Links Click Here for a List of Schools Currently Contracting for Library Services. Who may use library services? How do I order books? How far in advance may I order books? How many books may I order? How long may I keep the books? Is there a catalog available? How do I know when my books are overdue? What happens when books are not returned by the due dates? What happens if I lose a book? 1. WHO MAY USE LIBRARY SERVICES? The following patrons have access to all services offered by BCOE Library Services: Teachers and administrators in schools contracting for Library Services. Teachers and administrators in BCOE programs contracting for Library Services. Parents enrolled in Home Study programs contracting for Library Services. BCOE staff members. Phase II Student Teachers assigned to teachers in contracting schools. (All resources will be checked out under the master teacher's name.) NOTE: All teachers under contract to any Butte County public school may borrow materials from the BCOE Professional Development Library located at the Instructional Resource Center in Oroville. [return to top] 2. HOW DO I ORDER BOOKS? Currently there are four ordering options: Online ordering. To go to our Online Order Form CLICK HERE Classroom Book Order Forms are available at the I.R.C. and all contracting schools, or click here to print a copy of our order form now. Fax Orders may be made by faxing a completed Classroom Book Order Form to (530) 532-5829. Telephone Orders may be made by calling Library Services or leaving a voice mail message at 532-5827. [return to top] 3. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE MAY I ORDER BOOKS? We request that book orders be placed at least 5 days prior to the date that the books are needed. [return to top] 4. HOW MANY BOOKS MAY I ORDER? The average classroom book order is 30 books depending on subject and grade level requested. Individual teachers can have up to 200 books at a time in order to accommodate a large group of students or a need for book units on several topics. Home study parents may check out 5 books per child enrolled in the program up to 15 books maximum. [return to top] 5. HOW LONG MAY I KEEP THE BOOKS? Books are circulated to teachers for 8 weeks. Home study parents may borrow books for 4 weeks. All books can be renewed. Some special categories of books have also been limited to 4-week circulation. [return to top] 6. IS THERE A CATALOG AVAILABLE? OPAC, the Library Services Online Patron Access Catalog, is a complete listing of all library resources at the IRC and the 26 depository libraries. It can be accessed via the World Wide Web through the BCOE Homepage or with URL: http://fulton.bcoe.butte.k12.ca.us/wx/s.dll [return to top] 7. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY BOOKS ARE OVERDUE? The due date is stamped in all books checked out to patrons. All books ordered include a packing list that also notes the due date for each book. [return to top] 8. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BOOKS ARE NOT RETURNED BY THE DUE DATE? Overdue notices are sent monthly to all patrons with overdue books. When books are overdue more than 2 months, bill notices are sent. If you should receive a notice, instructions for what to do are included with the notice. We would appreciate a call from you letting us know the status of the overdue books: Will they be returned shortly? Do you need to extend the due date? Are they lost? NOTE: Books may be renewed over the phone without being returned to the IRC first. If you have overdue books, you are not automatically blocked from checking out another order of books. However, your overdue status is reviewed each month. Service may be interrupted for patrons who have not contacted us regarding their overdue books. [return to top] 9. WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE A BOOK? Once a book is overdue for more than 2 months it is considered "lost" and you will receive a bill for the replacement cost of the book(s). The bill notice is an "invoice" that can be used to obtain reimbursement from the party responsible for the loss or given to your business office for payment. Each school has its own policy for lost book payments. Before you personally pay for lost books, consult your administrator about the lost book payment procedure at your school. While paying for lost books is the borrower's responsibility, we would rather have the books returned. We are more than happy to work with patrons for the return of our books. You need only call us to arrange for more time to search for your lost books. [return to top]

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