Expectations
The Souhegan Six govern Info Center expectations. In order to respect the right to teach and learn and ensure materials are available for our community, students are expected to return all library materials on time and are held responsible for all lost or damaged materials. Additionally, they are expected to demonstrate behavior that is considerate of the Info Center community, the facilities, and themselves.
We send two separate emails every Monday morning, one to parents and one to the student. The parent email contains any required reading materials and/or equipment that may be overdue. The student email contains ALL materials so their privacy rights are protected.
Patron Privacy
All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. The Info Center will advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.
Patron Privacy NH Law
201-D:11 Library User Records; Confidentiality
I. Library records which contain the names or other personal identifying information regarding the users of public or other than public libraries shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided in paragraph II. Such records include, but are not limited to, library, information system, and archival records related to the circulation and use of library materials or services, including records of materials that have been viewed or stored in electronic form.
II. Records described in paragraph I may be disclosed to the extent necessary for the proper operation of such libraries and shall be disclosed upon request by or consent of the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by statute.
III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any library from releasing statistical information and other data regarding the circulation or use of library materials provided, however, that the identity of the users of such library materials shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed to the general public except as provided in paragraph II.
Selection of Materials
The objective of the Souhegan Info Center is to provide students and staff a collection of resources that will enrich and support the curriculum and meet the needs of the students and staff served. The Info Center offers materials and information presenting diverse points of view on current and historical issues. Materials are not removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
Selection is informed by consultation of professional journals and databases including but not limited to Novelist Plus, School Library Journal, Voices of Youth Advocates, Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books, Booklist, and Follett. Others may include but are not limited to student and/or teacher recommendation, Goodreads, and national and state book award lists.