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?