Tutoring Policy

The Library premises are available for the use of members of the public to meet their needs in accessing information and for quiet enjoyment of library materials and equipment.  As part of its educational mission, the library permits tutoring on the premises in accordance with this policy.

The Library does not sponsor, recommend, or assume liability or responsibility for the work and/or activities of tutors who use library space.  All arrangements must be made between the tutor, student, and parents.

 

Guidelines

Tutors are asked to observe the following guidelines when tutoring in the library.

  • Tutoring activities are to be confined to study cluster rooms, as well as most open study and reading areas of the library, thus keeping the rest of the library relatively quiet for individual reading and study.  Tutors may not use the Hobbs Quiet Study Room, word processing rooms, the New Books and Magazine area or the tables adjacent to the Reference Desk.
  • There will be no exclusive room use and reservations cannot be made for specific areas.
  • Tutoring sessions must be kept as quiet as possible so as not to disturb other library patrons or library staff.  The Library Behavior Policy applies to all tutor teams.
  • Tutoring sessions will be limited to a maximum of two students per tutor.
  • Tutors are responsible for the behavior of the students being tutored during the tutoring session.
  • Library staff is happy to assist tutor teams, just as they assist any patron of the library.  However, the library staff must be available to all people who come into the Library for help.
  • Tutor teams requiring the use of a computer may borrow a laptop for in-library use.  Adherence to the library’s Electronic Resource & Internet Use Policy is expected.
  • Tutors are responsible for establishing communications protocols for their students and the student’s parents.  Library telephones may not be used to make or cancel appointments.  Library staff will not relay messages to tutors or students.

 

Approved by the Warwick Public Library Board of Trustees 4/23/08