J. W. Nixon High School Library Handbook J. W. Nixon High School Library 2000 Plum St. * Laredo, TX. 78043 * PH: (956)-273-7400 * FX: (956) 273-7695 Mary Prevost, Library Media Specialist Principal: Mrs. Cassandra Mendoza Assistant Principal: Miguel Chapa Assistant Principal: Eduardo Contreras Assistant Principal: Alma Ramos Assistant Principal: Angel Ramos Assistant Principal: Library Assistants: Elena Trevino Sandra Michelle Gonzalez
Mission: The mission of the J. W. Nixon Library Media Center is to provide students with a learning environment that allows them to be enthusiastic readers, efficient researchers, and creative, innovative, and critical thinkers. Contents: I. General Library Information a. Library Hours b. Staff Information II. Library Resources a. Books b. Online Databases and other online resources c. Newspapers d. Videos e. Other Library Services III. Student- Library Policies and Procedures a. Library Etiquette b. Check out policies c. Student IDs IV. Teachers and Staff- Library Policies and Procedures a. Library Passes b. Class visits and scheduling c. Book Reservation and check out d. Students scheduled to stay in the library V. Technology in the Library a. Computers b. Printing VII. Facility Information a. Map of the Library b. Conference Room and Lecture Room VIII. VIII. Required Summer Reading Books Attachments
General Library Information Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Extended Day: Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. *Library hours are subject to change as needed and approved by administration. Staff Information: Mary Prevost, Librarian Phone: (956) 273-7440 Email: mprevost@laredoisd.org Elena Trevino, Library Clerk Phone: (956) 273-7442 Email: etrevino6@laredoisd.org Michelle Gonzalez Email: smgonzalez@laredoisd.org
Library Resources Books: Library book selection is based on reviews in educational periodicals, professional journals, and the American Library Association award lists. We also consider requests from staff, parents, students, and administrators. (See Attached Form- Recommendation for Library Media Materials). Online Databases and other online resources: The Nixon Library provides a variety of Internet resources, including databases, educational websites, and online applications. These are available on the Nixon Homepage under About our School- Library and are bookmarked for easy accessibility. Newspaper/s: The library subscribes to the Laredo Morning Times print edition. The newspaper can be used in the library but is not to be removed from the library without permission. Old newspapers are available upon request. Videos: Videos may be checked out for educational purposes with the proper documentation (See Attached Form- Library Media Services Video Request Form). Videos must be returned after instruction is complete and in a timely manner. Other Library Services: Copier Laminating materials (Nixon staff only) Research assistance
Student- Library Policies and Procedures Library Etiquette: All district rules in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook will be adhered to in the library. Students will enter and exit through the front entrance of the library. Students must be in dress code. Please be respectful of others, work and talk quietly. No food or drink is allowed in the library, unless advised. Take care of all library materials, equipment, and decor. Cell phones are not allowed when with a scheduled class. Check out Policies: Two library books may be checked out at one time for a two week period. The J. W. Nixon Library does not charge fines for overdue books. Return book/s in the same condition as they were prior to checkout. Lost books are the cost replacement of the book. DO NOT check out books for anyone other than yourself. Student IDs: Students are issued an ID during their freshman year at no cost. If the student loses the ID, a replacement cost is required. Freshman IDs will be given out on a scheduled basis. IDs can be taken before the first class bell rings in the morning, during lunch, and after school.
Teachers and Staff- Library Policies and Procedures Student Passes: During class time, students sent to the library must have the designated library pass (goldenrod), and the teacher must fill in the appropriate information. Teachers need to send the student/s with an assignment to complete, and the student should be clear of his or her purpose for visiting the library. Five students per class are allowed in the library per block and will be sent back if not following library or school policy. Class Visits and Scheduling: Teachers can reserve the library on a first come, first serve basis. Rosters with IDs are needed prior to a class visit for documentation purposes. We can accommodate more than one class at a time, but as a courtesy, ask the teacher who signed up first. Teachers are required to remain with his or her class at all times. Scheduling is subject to change. Book Reservation and Check out: We encourage teachers to check out library materials. Responsibility for items checked out is placed on the person who checks them out and if lost must be paid. All items are to be returned in good condition. Students scheduled to remain in the library: Students sent to the library by administration or the nurse are to remain in the library at all times and will be monitored by the library staff. Students are required to complete his or her class assignments in a timely manner as designated by the teacher. Teachers are responsible for providing daily assignments.
Technology in the Library Computers: Computers in the library are designated for student and school use. Classes may be scheduled to use the computer area on a first come, first serve bases. This is subject to change as needed. Printing: Printers are to be used for educational purposes only. Students are allowed to print school related documents following all district policies.
Facility Information Map of the Library: Conference and Lecture Rooms: The conference and lecture rooms are available for meetings, parent conferences, and group sessions and can be scheduled with the library staff.
Required Summer Reading Students will read an online book assigned book for their use. Your son/daughter will be responsible to read the book upon returning to school in August. Additionally, the Laredo Public Library will shelve additional copies of each book.
9 TH GRADE LETTER TO PARENTS (Samples)-Each year a letter will be updated and issued by the teacher.
10 th GRADE LETTER TO PARENTS
11 TH GRADE LETTER TO PARENTS
Classification of Books: The J. W. Nixon Library uses the Dewey Decimal System to organize and shelf their book. GENRE Description ORGANIZATION METHOD BOOK Information EXAMPLE CALL NUMBER of F= Fiction Fictional books are not true stories Authors Name Last Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone F ROW SP= Spanish Book in Spanish- Fiction and Non-fiction SC= Short Story Collection R or REF= REFERENCE B= Biography Also includes autobiography Books that have a collection of stories Books on different subjects Books that are about a person s life E- Books Books online Author s Last Name Non-fiction- Dewey Author s Last Name- Fiction Author s Last Name Dewey Decimal System Alphabetically by Author s Last Name Uses same organization as other books Marti, Jose non-fiction book- Versos Sencillos Roth, Veronica- Divergente Poe, Edgar Allan The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe Non-fiction book on the planet Mars Obama, Barack Lee, Harper- To Kill a Mockingbird SP 888.1 MAR SP ROT SC POE R 523.2 SHO B OBA EBK LEE
904 Juarez* Laredo, Texas 78040* (956) 795-3465 Fax: (956) 795-3297 * E-mail: mpaez@laredoisd.org RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER MATERIALS SCHOOL: Name: Date: I would like materials on these subjects in the library media center: I would like the following books in our library: The library needs more information on the following subjects: I would like to have the following non-print or electronic resources in the library media center:
Library Media Services Video Request Form This form must be completed and approved two weeks prior to the use of video materials. It applies to the use of video materials in all district sponsored/approved activities, instructional or extra curricular. Campus: Date Submitted: Grade: Room #: Teacher s Name Subject Name of Video Date(s) to be shown Video Use in the Classroom No home videos including rentals from store or public library may be viewed in school. All videos to be viewed must be property of the school district/campus. Videos viewed in classroom or library must be part of instruction and documented in lesson plans. All videos, or excerpts, must not exceed 20 minutes. SECTION 110 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT FOR CLASSROOMS Section 110 of the Act exempts certain performances and displays of copyrighted works if specific conditions are met. The most common exemption is for performances and displays of a nondramatic literary or musical work in the regular course of instruction in a nonprofit educational institution. Even within a school or college, further requirements must be met. The performance must take place in broadly defined classroom; libraries meet the definition if instruction routinely takes place in the library, and it does in most schools and universities. Teachers and students must be present in the same place, and the performance must be a part of the instruction. In other words, it must not be a performance purely for entertainment purposes. Another important requirement is that the copy that is performed must be a lawfully obtained copy. In fact, the exemption is lost if the librarian knew or should have known, that the copy was not lawfully obtained. When these requirements are met, students and teacher may sing a copyrighted song, read a copyrighted poem or perform a copyrighted play. Additionally, they may view the performance of a copyrighted motion picture or audiovisual work. Although, many people believed that nonprofit libraries were nonprofit educational institutions, amendments since 1984 make it clear that they are not. Libraries in nonprofit educational institutions are covered by the exemption if the above mentioned conditions are met. Public libraries are not.
NOTE: Rated G movies/videos may be shown in pre-school through 12 th grade. Movies/videos rated PG (Parental Guidance), PG 13(A trademark used for a movie rating indicating that admission will be granted to persons of all ages but that parental guidance is suggested in the case of children under the age of 13) require signed parental permission for each student in elementary, middle and high schools. Lesson Objective(s): TEKS Addressed: Pre-scripted Level 2 or 3 Question: Writing Activity to follow viewing: Does this video contain any controversial subject matter? Yes No If so, explain: What provision for meaningful alternate activity will be provided for students whose parents do not wish their child to view this material: Date: Teacher s Signature Date: Administrator s Signature Date: Librarian s Signature
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY Terms and Conditions for Employee to Checkout Equipment Before an employee checks out equipment, it is the employee s responsibility to make sure that the equipment is operating properly. It is also the responsibility of the employee to return the equipment in the same condition as it was checked out, normal wear and tear accepted. If the equipment is damaged or lost while checked out by the employee and such damage or loss is caused by negligence of the employee, the employee must reimburse the District for any cost to the District for repair or replacement of the equipment. The employee will be notified in writing of the amount of the cost incurred by the District for any damage or loss of the equipment, and the employee must reimburse this amount to the District, through the LISD Business Office. The reimbursement must be made within one calendar year for any damages or loss of equipment. The employee will not be allowed to check out any additional equipment until the entire amount owing to the District has been reimbursed. In the event the employee discontinues employment with the District before the entire amount has been paid, the employee s final check will be withheld, subject to payment of the amount owed to the District. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRICT EQUIPMENT I,. understand that I will be responsible for the care of the District equipment checked out/assigned to me and that I will bear the cost of repair or replacement if it is damaged, lost, or stolen while it is in my care. I understand that I will need to bring this equipment to work everyday, follow the District s Electronic Communication and Data Guidelines and accept and agree to the terms and conditions set forth above. Briefly state purpose for use of equipment:
Signature of Employee Home Address Phone Number Person approving equipment to be checked out/assigned Check out date Due Date Signature of person issuing equipment Description of Equipment (model of equipment, L.I.S.D. Tag. # and serial #): Upon return of equipment: Is the equipment working properly: YES or NO If no, describe any problems or defects the equipment has: Signature of person receiving equipment Date equipment returned