Using the Library Media Center

USING THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Johnson County High School

Purpose: To review the policies and procedures for using the Library Media Center.This PowerPoint is

to help familiarize patrons (students, teachers and community members) with the Johnson County High School Library Media Center.

Lesson Organization 21st Century Standards

Patron Expectations and Procedures LMC Policies

DESTINY The final quiz

Layout of the LMC

Use everything you’ve learned in the presentation to check out books.

21ST CENTURY STANDARDS

Inquire, think

critically and gain

knowledge.

Draw conclusions,

make informed decisions,

apply knowledge

to new situations, and create

new knowledge.

Share knowledge

and participate ethically

and productively as members

of our democratic

society.

Pursue personal

and aesthetic growth.

4 Main Goals and Objectives

Today’s objectives:

Students will recognize the Tennessee Electronic Library database.

Students will recall the policies and procedures of the LMC.Students will check out books from the library.

Students will recall the purpose of the Library Media Center.Students will locate library resources online and on the shelf.

Language Arts Standard 4 – Research and Standard 7 - Media

•Gather relevant information for a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.

CLE 3002.4

.2•Recognize how visual and sound techniques or design (e.g., special effects, camera angles, music) carry or influence messages in various media.

CLE 3002.7.3

Student Activity Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a school library? Why do we use the Dewey Decimal

system to organize the books and resources?

List one policy and one procedure. List one learning standard and describe

how you can fulfill that standard. What genre do you like best? Least? Think of at least one question you

would like me to answer.

Definition of a Library World Book says: Library is an organized

collection of books and other materials. Such materials may include magazines, newspapers, maps, films, compact discs (CD's), online databases, and other print, electronic, and multimedia resources. Libraries play a vital role in the world’s systems of communication and education. Libraries rank among society’s most important and useful cultural institutions.

Purpose of a school library media center

Providing materials

Assisting patrons Community

serviceSchool libraries serve as centers for a wide variety of educational media.

School librarians are sometimes called media specialists. They select materials for the library and help students and teachers effectively use its resources.

In high school, students work on more research and independent study projects than in lower grades. These skills are important for students who plan to enter college after graduation. High school librarians make sure that students know how to find materials using a wide range of resources, including various Internet sources.

Policies and Procedures

Checkout Procedure Choose a book Bring it to the

circulation desk Wait for your receipt

Name Title of book Due date

Selection Policy Challenged

materials Team of experts

Checkout Policy 2 weeks Overdue fines Lost book fines eBooks

Sign in and

present the note

from your

teacherAt the

circulation desk to the

adult in charge.

Get busy

Need help –

just ask

Keep noise

minimal

Stay busy Before

you leave, pick up

your signed note

Procedure for students when first entering the LMC

If I am busy,

you can still

sign in at the

circulation desk

and leave your

note by the

keyboard.

For assignmen

ts

For research

Use iPads

Use computers

Technical assignme

nts

.

Must have a signed

“Acceptable Use Policy” on file in the office to use

the desktop computers.

Please: Do not reshelf books.

For enjoyment

May search

for books

Ask question

s!

Read

STUDY

May come

in during lunch

FINDING A BOOK(stand at the circulation desk and look towards the front door)Nonfiction books

are on the left when looking

from the circulation desk

to the front door.Fiction books

are on the right.Paperbacks are

located to the right of the circulation desk

Reference books are on the left.

Location, location, location

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FSPA

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Author’s last name

Author’s last name

DESTINY Provides TWO Options for searching for titles:Library Search

Destiny Quest

LIBRARY SEARCH

Scroll down the JCHS homepage and hover over the Library Media Center link until the JCHS online library links comes up

Choose Johnson County High School Type in a search term in the search

box and choose which way you would like to searchKeyw

ordBook Title

Author

Subject Series

DESTINY QUEST

Create an account

•Enter your name and barcode number •Do not hesitate to ask for help

Patrons can •Search for titles•View resource lists and make personal lists•Read ebooks online

Some Common GENRES

Romance Western Horror Fairy tales Folklore Mystery Mythology

Legends Tall tale Short story Science

fiction Fantasy Fable

Essays Biography Autobiograp

hy

Historical fiction

Drama Poetry Narrativ

e nonfiction

Fiction Non Fiction

Quick Quiz

I f your last name has more than 5 letters, please stand and point to the fiction section.

If you have blue eyes, please go and stand near the paperback section.

Those with painted nails, go quietly to the reference section.

If you have green eyes, go to the circulation desk where you would check out a book.

Quick Quiz cont.

If you have brown eyes, stand and repeat this phrase in unison. ”Destiny Quest is another way to search for books in the library.”

As you take your seat, everyone find the nonfiction section and tell your teacher.

Everyone - pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

One of the best online searchable databases is the Tennessee Electronic Library.

Bonus Information

We’ll talk about TEL next time!

Thank you.