Welcome to the

Welcome to the

Library

Have you been caught reading?

Today you will

• Take a tour of the library & its organization

Learn:• How to Find a book• How to checkout a book &

return a book• Library expectations,

policies, & RULES

Lets take a TOUR of the Library.

This is the REFERENCE section

This is the Non Fiction section

This is the FICTION section.

This is where you would find the…

Spanish Books Eyewitness Books

Picture Books New Arrivals

And…

Series Books Biographies

Reading Couches make Suggestions

COMPUTERS!

Remember…

• Computers are for school research.• Email from teachers.• Doing class assignments.

• They are NOT for…• Surfing the WEB.• Playing games.• Sending “prank” emails• ETC….

So Be Warned! You signed the Acceptable Use Policy!

And it is enforced!

Acceptable Use Policy

• Use the computer appropriately!

• Do your own work and cite sources.

• Use computers for educational use only (play games, view videos, “surf” on the internet at home).

Computer RulesComputer RulesYou must have your school ID card to use a You must have your school ID card to use a

computer. computer. • You give your card to the Librarian / aide You give your card to the Librarian / aide

and sign the computer sign-out sheet.and sign the computer sign-out sheet.• A computer will be assigned to you.A computer will be assigned to you.• When you are finished, the computer When you are finished, the computer

will be checked-in will be checked-in • And your card will be returned.And your card will be returned.

Additional Computer InformationAdditional Computer Information Only one person is assigned to each Only one person is assigned to each

computer.computer. A Library pass or a note is A Library pass or a note is requiredrequired

for computer use during class time for computer use during class time without your teacher. without your teacher. NO HALL PASSES ACCEPTED.NO HALL PASSES ACCEPTED.

Your School ID is required for Your School ID is required for computer use.computer use.

How do I locate How do I locate materials in the materials in the Library Media Library Media

Center?Center?

What is a call number?What is a call number? A call number is like the address of a A call number is like the address of a

book. It tells you where the book is book. It tells you where the book is located.located.

FIC 940.54 BIOFIC 940.54 BIO REFREF SAC AMB LINSAC AMB LIN 700700

These are found on the spine of the book. These are found on the spine of the book. They are call spine labels.They are call spine labels.

There are 7 main call numbers:• FIC for FICTION• REF for Reference• Bio for Biography• SPA for Spanish Language• E for Picture/Easy readers• S for SERIES books• 000-999 Non-Fiction

Fiction Books:Fiction books are Novels.

Books that tell a story. The story may be made

up, or based on real events.

The first line of the fiction call The first line of the fiction call number isnumber is FICFIC. . The second The second

line is theline is the first three lettersfirst three letters of of the author’s last name.the author’s last name.

FICFICBROBRO

If you were looking for a If you were looking for a fiction book by J.R.R. fiction book by J.R.R.

Tolkien, the call number Tolkien, the call number would be:would be:

FICFICTOLTOL

Fiction books are located on the Fiction books are located on the shelves along the wall of the shelves along the wall of the

library.library.

Fiction Books Fiction Books

Are arranged Alphabetically by the Are arranged Alphabetically by the AUTHOR’s Last Name.AUTHOR’s Last Name.

Last name, first name, then by the Last name, first name, then by the title of the book– if several books by title of the book– if several books by the same author are on the shelf.the same author are on the shelf.

NON FICTION NON FICTION BOOKSBOOKS

Generally speaking, non Generally speaking, non fiction books are fiction books are

informational books that informational books that give facts and are true.give facts and are true.

Non-Fiction BooksNon-Fiction Booksare in the are in the CenterCenter Section of Section of

the librarythe library These shelves are in numerical order These shelves are in numerical order

from 000 to 999, using the Dewey from 000 to 999, using the Dewey decimal system.decimal system.

The first line of the non fiction The first line of the non fiction call numbers is the call numbers is the Dewey Dewey

Decimal numberDecimal number.. The second The second line is the line is the first three letters of first three letters of

the author’s last name.the author’s last name.(but many of the call numbers only have the Dewey number)(but many of the call numbers only have the Dewey number)

156156COVCOV

If you were looking for a If you were looking for a poetry book by Shel poetry book by Shel

Silverstein the call number Silverstein the call number would be:would be:

811811

SILSIL

BiographyBiography“BIO”“BIO”

Biographies are located at the end of the Biographies are located at the end of the Non-Fiction Shelves.Non-Fiction Shelves.

Biographies are alphabetized by Biographies are alphabetized by WHO the book is about.WHO the book is about.

SO… all the Lincoln’s will be together, all SO… all the Lincoln’s will be together, all the Kennedy’s will be together…. the Kennedy’s will be together…. And so forthAnd so forth

For a collection of Biographies – look in For a collection of Biographies – look in the the 920’s920’s of the Dewey Decimal system. of the Dewey Decimal system.

BiographyBiography

The first line of the biography call The first line of the biography call numbers is numbers is BIOBIO. . The second line is The second line is thethe first three lettersfirst three letters of the last name of the last name of the person the book is about. of the person the book is about.

BIOBIO

KENKEN

Reference

Reference books are non-fiction books Reference books are non-fiction books classified by Dewey Decimal numbers. classified by Dewey Decimal numbers. They must be used in the library media They must be used in the library media center.center.

Reference books include:

• Periodicals and yearbooks

• Almanacs

• Atlases

• Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and technical books

Periodicals

• Periodicals include:

•Newspapers•Magazines

Newspapers & Magazines

• Today’s newspapers are located in the magazine rack next to the circulation desk. These news papers are to READ ONLY.

• Current Magazines are in the Rack also.• Newspapers & Magazines are for

in-library use only.

Almanacs

• Almanacs contain a wide variety of information about the world covering subjects such as health, sports, government, etc.

• Use the index to be the most effective almanac user.

Atlases

• Atlases are books of maps.

• Atlases may include world, country, state, or historic atlases.

• Find atlases in the Reference section along the wall.

EncyclopediasEncyclopedias

Encyclopedias contain large amounts Encyclopedias contain large amounts of information and generally arranged of information and generally arranged alphabetically by topic.alphabetically by topic.

Types of encyclopedias include Types of encyclopedias include general, subject matter, and general, subject matter, and biographical encyclopedias.biographical encyclopedias.

The encyclopedias are located on the The encyclopedias are located on the far wall next to the general reference far wall next to the general reference books.books.

Library Map

Library Hours:7:25 AM to 3:00 PMOpen for : 1st Lunch Monday & Thursday2nd Lunch Tuesday & FridayClosed both Lunches Wednesdays

May checkout books Before & After SchoolIn-between classes and --During class IF you have a Library Pass from

your teacher– A Hall Pass will NOT work.

How to check-out a bookHow to check-out a book

You You MUSTMUST have your student have your student ID ID card.card.

Fill out the form on the desk—Fill out the form on the desk—date, name, book title, Barcodedate, name, book title, BarcodeClearly!!!Clearly!!!

The librarian or aide will scan The librarian or aide will scan your card & book and give you a your card & book and give you a return date stampreturn date stamp

Checkout rules:Checkout rules: Books are checked out for Books are checked out for

3 weeks3 weeks They can be renewed anytime They can be renewed anytime

before the due date before the due date (if no one has a hold on the book)(if no one has a hold on the book)

Overdue books are assessed a Overdue books are assessed a $.10 fine per day.$.10 fine per day.

Any damage to book will be Any damage to book will be assessed when returned. $1.00 assessed when returned. $1.00 min.min.

DamageDamage– – defineddefinedPlease treat books with care—any Please treat books with care—any damage done to the book is your damage done to the book is your responsibility.responsibility.

Broken bindings, bent pages Broken bindings, bent pages (no dog ears!) torn pages, (no dog ears!) torn pages, writing/pen marks, Dog chewed, writing/pen marks, Dog chewed, water damage, damaged cover, water damage, damaged cover, etc……..etc……..

Check-in BooksCheck-in Books

Books need to be returned Books need to be returned before their due date or fines will before their due date or fines will given.given.

Books can be returned to the Books can be returned to the drop off boxes on either side of drop off boxes on either side of library doors or handed to library doors or handed to librarianlibrarian

What can a student do if he/she What can a student do if he/she can’t find a book?can’t find a book?

Check the electronic catalogCheck the electronic catalog Ask the library staffAsk the library staff Ask a friendAsk a friend Ask a teacherAsk a teacher

Everyone is willing to help Everyone is willing to help students find the materials they students find the materials they are looking for.are looking for.

Accelerated ReadingAccelerated Reading

Tests are taken in the writing Tests are taken in the writing Lab.Lab.

AR lists are available in the AR lists are available in the library and library and ONLINE– check the school ONLINE– check the school website under “Students– AR website under “Students– AR List” This is current. List” This is current.

The library is for everyone’s The library is for everyone’s use. use. Be respectful, ResponsibleBe respectful, Responsible--to those around you and--to those around you and--to the materials found in the --to the materials found in the library and library and

We can all have a great library We can all have a great library experience!experience!

Just remember to… Just remember to…

READ!!!!!!READ!!!!!!