Holiday borrowing: the sequel

This morning was the first day back for our students.  When the bell went for roll call, the returns box was, as per usual, to be emptied.  Just as well.

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The box was Completely Full - not another book could have fitted through its slot.  Post-holiday returning, the sequel to holiday borrowing!  I did have some people ask dubiously about increasing loans leading to increasing overdues, but heck, isn't it better to have books out there being read?  Another TL told me that in her library, the kids can borrow as much as they like over holidays, and the library has bags at the borrowing desk which students are encouraged to fill. 

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While there may be some overdues needing to be chased up, right now it's clear that a lot of kids are doing the right thing.  Hundreds of books came back today.  I'll do a reminder on assembly tomorrow, prior to our normal overdue notices for Monday's roll call.

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Oh, those piles of books make me happy for all the reading they represent.  Hurrah!

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And isn't it nice, on the first day back, when throughout the day kids drop by to say hello, and tell you about their holidays, and generally 'check in' with a greeting?  Teenagers can be just delightful.

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Cheers, Ruth

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