Library Information Center
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
ORIENTATION Ms. Patricia Searles Born in St. Petersburg, FL St. Pete. Junior College, A.A. University of Florida, B.A. University of Southern Mississippi, MLIS Started teaching in 1978. Two cats: Luke and Leia Two sisters and one brother. Three nephews: Franklin, Joseph, and Johnathan Loves Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, Twilight, NCIS, Shakespeare, and reading. ORIENTATION ACTIVITY Put your name, period, and Complete your Orientation date on your paper. Activity. Number your paper from 1- Number your paper from 1- 23. 23. Write your answers only. Write your answers only. Check out your score, find After you have finished your the right answer, and turn it activity, go to the library, in for a participation grade. check out a book, and start reading Opens BEFORE school at 9:15 w/pass. Closes AFTER school at 4:15. During class with a pass. During class visits. Check in / out a book. Do research or classwork. Read books or magazines. Use the computer for assignments. Do educational activities. Enter quietly: Level 0 Use your “whisper” voice in the library proper. Level: 1 How many books can I check out? 2 books How long is the check-out time? 3 weeks Can I renew a book if I need more time? Yes, just come by the library and let us know. May be read in the library only. First… Next… Show your Hall Pass, Library Pass, or Planner to Ms. Searles or a Library Assistant….. Show your Hall Pass or Planner to the librarian or assistant. Carefully drop the book(s) in the BOOK RETURN slot located on the Circulation Desk!!! Go to any computer. Type in your User ID: R2.D2 Password: s.1234567 Go to Internet Explorer. Go to Favorites. Scroll down to Destiny. Scroll down to John Hopkins MS Click on the Catalog Tab Do a Search Keyword Title Author Subject Series Scroll down to fine the book you want! Check the availability: 1 of 1 available Write down the Call Number: F Row The “address” of the book. Where the book is located. In alphabetical or numeric order. Fiction Nonfiction Biography F 398.2 B Ric Smi Kin F = Fiction R = Reference B = Biography E = Easy SC = Story Collection ###.# = Nonfiction Look on the spine of the book. Book’s address!!! Use the Shelf Marker to help you keep track of where the book’s location in case you want to put it back on the shelf. Bring the book(s) to the Circulation Desk. Complete the check-out slip and give it to the librarian or assistant. Use the Date Sign on the wall to help. Library Assistant’s Initials ________________ Student’s Name:_________Any Student_____________________ Today’s Date:_________2/5/14_________ Barcode # of Book 1. T________56565______________________ Date Due:___________2/26/14_________ 2. T_________42421____________________ Date Due:____________2/26/14_______ CHECKING OUT BOOKS Use the numeric pad. Type in your R2.D2 with the 52!! The assistant will check your name. Check the due date! Get a bookmark! Clear all your library obligations from other schools so that you can check out books! Return all library materials promptly. Clear all your library obligations so that you can go on field trips! You are expected to pay for any lost or damaged book(s). Overdue lists will be distributed at the beginning of the month through your LA class. Check at the Circulation Desk. Check on Destiny. The Destiny database is shared with all Pinellas County schools. TMS SPHS Lakewood HS Azalea MS Meadowlawn MS Gum, food, and drinks bring little friends to visit. Electronic devices can be used only for school purposes! Clean up after yourself. Put items away when finished. Check your area before you leave. Only appropriate words can be typed on our computers. Sit only on chairs and the couch. Dangerous activities! Tilting chairs! Horseplay! Running! All computers are to be used for research purposes only! Do not change system settings or vandalize equipment. No surfing the net, emails, blogs, chat rooms, etc. Educational games and sites only. Only use the computer that you are assigned. Use your R2D2. Using another person’s R2.D2 is prohibited. You MUST have a Signed Internet Permission form on file. Downloading any programs will be reported to the District Office. MineCraft Mario Brothers Medal of Honor DON’T GOOGLE!! Say “NO” to WIKIPEDIA http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/lmt/resources.html World Book Online Gale Resources Dictionaries Magazines and Newspapers Learn360 Teaching Books.net Atlases Almanacs Printing should be done at home or by your teacher. Save to flash drive Send to self or teacher. Save to home folder (H drive.) “Save As” to your home folder. Go to START. Go to My Computer. Go to the Home folder. Reminder: Save every 5 minutes!! Printing an article and putting your name as the author will earn you a “F.” Take notes. Quote material appropriately. Give credit to the original author. Follow the expectations of the District, school, and library. Warning Return to class Time out Think Sheet Written detention Parent phone call Loss of Library privileges Guidance Referral Office Referral to Grade House Library Information Resources Pinellas District Search – Destiny Learn360 – Video streaming TeachingBooks.net– Lesson plans, etc. for novels BrainPop – Curriculum-based lessons Visual Thesaurus – Synonyms & Antonyms World Book Online- Research Library Information Resources Gale Power Search - Research Pinellas Public Library Cooperative – Pinellas Libraries Cable in the Classroom – Resources from television Gale Power Search - Research Lexile – Lexiles books Florida Electronic Library Library Information Resources Thinkfinity formerly Marcopolo – Research Ask a Librarian – Answers questions The Florida Memory Project – Florida- based information Pinellas County Schools eLearning Center – Moodle LM/T Timer - Timer Reading Eagles: October – June Reading Counts: October – May Book Fair: September 14 - 17 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday: March 2 Battle of the Books: May If you need help, ASK! We are here to help you! Thank You for…. Paying attention Doing your best. Following the directions. Turning in your books on time. Being careful with your books. Reading!!!!! Orientation Activity Complete your Orientation Activity. Number your paper from 1-23. Write your answers only. Check out a book and start reading! After you have finished your activity, go to the library and check out a book!! Or is it?.