Materials are checked out to students for one week and may be renewed if no others are waiting to use the item. Students who have overdue materials are asked to return those items before checking out new items. Students who are unable to locate overdue materials are asked to bring a note from a parent stating they have made a thorough search for the materials and cannot find them. The library does not charge for items accidentally lost or damaged. Students who purposefully or repeatedly lose or damage items will be charged for repair or replacement.
Classes normally have a weekly date to visit the library as a group for check out.
Individuals and small groups may use the library for research whenever the library is not in use by classes. Individual students are encouraged to visit the library with teacher permission whenever they have a need for new materials. Acceptable Computer Use of On-line Services Code No. 605.4 Internet access, as well as other on-line resources such as America Online, is now available to students and staff of Cedar Falls School District, providing the ability to access information that cannot easily be found any other way. The goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.