3 or 4 people to a table, please What words come to mind when you hear the word…

3 or 4 people to a table, please

What words come to mind when you hear the word…

Here’s what I think of…

#1. An introduction to…

#2. Your FIRST LR Library

Ms. Trapani

•13 years and counting…

• Reading, Research, & Technology “Go-To Person”

• High expectations

• “If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life.”

*REMEMBER: My Job Is...

Another Person Who Can Help Make Your Lives

Easier…

•Ms. Butler

•Will help you with:

•Book selection

•Research projects

•Computer questions

• During ADVISORY (with a pass)

• During lunch/class (with a pass)

– PEEK FIRST!

• Wednesdays after school

• Please be considerate and understanding— I may not always be free when you are

1. “Do I need a library card?”

2. “How many books can I take out at once?”

3. “How long can I keep a book?”

4. “What happens if a book gets lost?”

•RESPECT the staff and the “stuff” in the library at all times.– All school rules apply– Work as hard as I do– Return your books

on time– Read, read, read!

• 18,000 books• Academic topics &

just for fun• Borrow for 4 weeks• Don’t lose/destroy

the books!

• 12 computers & 2 printers

• For ACADEMIC uses ONLY!!!

• School & Library Website

•Fiction•Graphic novels•Favorite series•Mysteries, Historical Fiction, etc.

•Reference•Dictionaries•Encyclopedias

•Non-fiction•Sports, cars, countries, animals, historical events, etc.

•Biographies•Audio Books

•On tape, CD, and MP3

Some of the tools I use to help make your lives easier

Designed with you in mind!(Click *LIBRARY under School Resources on LR Homepage.)

•Library Website

•Your guide to books on the web!– Book reviews– Suggested

reading lists– Podcasts– Slide shows of

books in all genres

– OPAC

Class Project Pages• When you visit with

your classes, I update the library wiki with a page dedicated to each project.

• Each Page Includes:Each Page Includes:– Project Description

& Timeline– Your Tasks– Websites &

Resources to Help you find info.

– Templates– Tips on How to Get

an A

Become a

Here’s how…

In order to get the recognitionrecognition you deserve for all the books you read, follow these simple steps…

1. Go to the LR homepage (http://lrms.uniondaleschools.org)

2. Click *Online BOOK REVIEW at left under School Resources

3. Fill in the blanks and click “Submit.”

Any questions???

Now it’s time for a…

Slide Show Created By:

•Ms. Trapani– Librarian

• Lawrence Road Middle School

• [email protected]