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1)  Q What is the borrowing policy?
 
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1. Pre-elementary students borrow materials with their teachers.  These materials stay in the classroom.

2. Starting in 1st grade each student is assigned a barcode and may borrow up to two books at a time.  The teachers determine the lending period for their students.

3. Middle school and high school students may borrow up to five books at a time.

4. Parents may request a barcode and borrow up to two books at a time.  Please visit the library to arrange this.

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2)  Q What resources are in the library?
 
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The ever-growing ISI collection of 18,000+ items includes books, audiocassettes and magazines in English, French and Spanish that support the school's curriculum at all levels.  The collection also provides resources for recreational reading. There are pedagogical materials and videos/DVDs available in English, French and Spanish. This website provides access to numerous databases from school or home.  These are useful sites for all students.  

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3)   Q Can videos/DVDs be borrowed?
 
A Yes, please read the policies regarding borrowing Non-Print Materials in the Library Policies portion of this website..

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4)  Q How is ISI's library organized?
 
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The collection is divided between fiction and information.  All materials are labeled with blue (French), red (Spanish) or unlabeled (English).  Fiction is separated by language and reading level.  Information is separated by subject classification (Dewey) but languages are mixed. The best way to find materials in ISI's growing library is to use our automated catalog.  Computer stations are available in the library for student and staff searches.  The catalog is available on home computers through this web site.

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5) Q Where does ISI find materials for the library?
 
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Everywhere, anywhere!
We purchase materials through American distributors, internet sites and teachers.  We are always looking for additional contacts. In Indianapolis, we benefit from the IMCPL Book Sale and the occasional find at the local bookstores. Our collection grows from donations.  If donations are made that are not added to the collection, these materials are passed on to classrooms of the school. Click on Parents/Resources for a list of internet sites for foreign language materials.  Come into the library to see catalogs.

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6)  Q What is Build-the-Library-Fund?
 
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The BLF is a fund raiser for the ISI library.  For $15.00 a book, an addition is made to the collection in honor of the donor or their family or friends.  If a student is the recipient of this honor, they will help choose a book and will be the first to check it out. This is often done to celebrate birthdays but we encourage recognizing all occasions!  It is a gift to all the students to build our library!  Watch for the form in ISI newsletters or ask in the library.

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7)  Q Who is Dewey Dog?
 
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In 1876, Melvil Dewey developed the Dewey Decimal Classification, a numeric system of dividing materials by subject.  It is the most widely used method of classifing materials in the world today. Dewey Dog is used in the ISI library to promote interest in and discovery of our collection.  She is an English Bull Terrier who is curious about everything.

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