Mrs. Moore Media Center Orientation

Mrs. Moore Media Center Orientation

Tour of the Media Center Reference-use in library only Periodicals-use in library only Fiction Graphic Novels Non-Fiction Autobiography/Biography Picture Books Foreign Language Professional Parent Resources

Genre Order of Books: Fiction Genre label is on top of the spine and there are signs atop each shelf to help you navigate. Author last name or series Adventure Classics Fantasy Historical Fiction Humor Mystery Realistic Fiction Science Fiction Supernatural Graphic Novels

Order of Books: Non-Fiction Dewey Decimal System Uses a number system to classify books by subject 000 General works, computers, mysteries of unknown, world record books 100 Philosophy and Psychology 200 Religion, Mythology 300 Social Sciences, Government, Politics, Economics, Law 400 Language 500 Science, Math, Plants, Animals 600 Technology, Medicine, Engineering 700 Arts, Recreation, Sports, Entertainment 800 Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare 900 History, Geography, Travel

Spine Labels and Call Numbers Fiction FIC First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. FIC WAL Biography B First 3 letters of last name of the person the book is about; ex. B KIN Non Fiction Dewey Decimal Number First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. 529.3 TRE Reference REF Dewey Decimal Number First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. REF 001.2 STI

Hours 7:30-8:00am Policies and Procedures 8:00am-8:20am All students in Homeroom; Morning Announcements 8:20am-3:10pm Must have a signed grid during class periods No printing between during class transitions. You must go to class first and get a pass from your teacher. You should be in class for first and last 15 minutes; 15:15 Rule Please sign in and sign out at circulation desk Your Name, Teacher s Name, Purpose, Time In, Time Out No food or drink in media center

Lunch Passes Limited number given out each day they are available First come, first serve Check sign at circulation desk to see if passes are available Must get pass from Media Specialist before 4 th period; get passes during class transitions No students permitted during lunch without a pass from Mrs. Moore or Mr. Nealy. Passes from teachers will not be accepted during lunch. Pass is only good for that day Report to cafeteria, and eat lunch there. No food or drink in media center. When finished with lunch, bring your pass to media center and sign in. You will stay in the media center until your lunch period is over. Return to class when lunch period is over.

Checking Out/In Materials Bring your library card and items to the circulation desk to checkout. Permitted to checkout two books at a time Reading Ambassadors three books at a time Checkouts are for two weeks. Check the sign at the circulation desk for due dates. Books can be renewed two times If someone places the book on hold, then it cannot be renewed In order to renew a book, you must bring the book in One book can be placed on hold Books should be returned to the book drop at the circulation desk

Overdues and Fines No daily fines for overdue books Overdue notices will be given out to your homeroom teacher at least once a month You will not be able to checkout if you have overdue books or outstanding fines. Overdue books and fines must be reconciled before checking out other books Parents will be contacted if you have severely overdue books If a book is damaged or lost, you will be charged the replacement cost of the book All materials must be turned in at the end of the school year and fines must be paid

Request New Items Please fill out the item request form and turn in to media specialist Try the public library if we don t have what you are looking for or download the Open ebooks app

Proper Use of Technology Computers are for academic/school work only and should not be used for anything other than school related purposes Improper use will result in consequences, disciplinary action, and may result in you losing your ability to access computers at school and/or criminal charges. Must have signed Internet Agreement form to use devices with Internet access

Computer Use Computers contain Internet and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Chromebooks only contain Internet Browser Be sure to save your work (Flash drive)

Printing Cost No cost at this time Print preview before printing. Ask for help! Only permitted to print school related documents

Behavior & Expectations Use time wisely Complete work and get back to class If you misbehave you will be sent back to class Respect the media center Clean up trash and materials, push in chairs Put books back in correct place or bring to circulation desk You are responsible for damage to books, computers, chairs, tables, etc. Treat library materials with the best of care, as they are used by everyone present and future Respect others Media Center is a quiet, academic atmosphere

Behavior & Expectations No running or accessing off limits areas Students are not allowed behind the circulation desk, in the equipment rooms, or offices If you need to borrow something, please ask No cutting through the media center to get to class

Using the OPAC-Destiny Discover www.destinydiscover.com Type in Elite Scholars Academy Search the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to find materials in our media center Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, Series searches available or Browse by genre Once you find a book, explore the record to find out more about it and if its available Also have access to Brittannica online and other databases through Destiny Discover Can login to see what items are checked out to you, due dates, etc. Username=student ID number including zero Password=ccps1234

Finding Books on Your Reading and Lexile= Reading Level Interest Level Use the color coded chart to find books in your Lexile range Interest Level MG=Middle grades interest level (Grades 4-8) UG=Upper grades interest level (Grades 9-12) Just because a book is on your reading level does not mean it is appropriate for you to read. Resources: http://www.arbookfind.com/ to find reading level and interest level information about a book https://www.lexile.com/fab/ga/ to find the Lexile level of a book

August through May Book Campaign Follow these guidelines to complete: Receive your reading passport and keep for entire year Select and read books within your Lexile range that fit each category for that month. Complete a summary for each book you read. Submit your summaries to Mrs. Moore for review. Earn incentives and prizes for each month you read and complete summaries. Complete each month s passport for the entire school year and earn even more!

Using Galileo http://www.galileo.usg.edu Need password if accessing from home Current password is motor Password changes twice a year Access to high quality resources including encyclopedias, articles, reference materials, biographies, maps, flags, pictures, and videos

Any Questions?? Visit the Media Center page on the ESA website for more info or see Mrs. Moore.