mvhs library orientation

Shoosh!This is a library

presentation

Yee Ha!This is a library

presentation

This is a librarypresentation

moo

Yee Ha!

What are we going to do?

1. Presentation

2. Scavenger Hunt

3. Awards Ceremony*

* Calling it a ceremony is a bit of an exaggeration but there will be prizes.

You will be tested on everything

you are about to see and hear.

Helpful Hint: Pay attention.

WARNING:WARNING:

I. The Librarians•Mr. Jack•Ms. Sedillo, library assistant

II. Library Basics•Library Guidelines•Computer Guidelines•Copies•Check-Outs•Printing•Finding Information•Library Organization

III. Information Technology•Databases•Networking Sites

Overview

What’s the point?

* Calling it a ceremony is a bit of an exaggeration but there will be prizes.

To give you a brief overview of the library, and to offer you a chance to find out about our resources on your own.

Mr. Jack

1993

1994-1998

1999-2000

2000-2005

2005-2009

Freestyle Academy

2009-2010

Freestyle Academy

2011-2012

Freestyle Academy

I AM HERE

Mrs. Sedillo

Other Staff in the Library: Mr. St. Clair

Dude, what are the library rules?

Library Guidelines: #1

No food in the library

Library Guidelines: #2

No drinks in the library

Library Guidelines: #2

No drinks in the library

Library Guidelines: #3

No phone calls or texting in the library

Library Guidelines: #4

Be polite and respectful of others

Library Guidelines: #4

Be polite and respectful of others

Library Guidelines: #4

Be polite and respectful of others

Library Guidelines: #5

Ask Mr. Jack or Mrs. Sedillo if you need help

Dude, what are the bookcheckout policies?

Check Out Guidelines

1. To check something out: Student number

2. Check outs: Good for 3 weeks

4. Holds and Requests: Bring it on

3. Renewing: OK, unless it’s on

hold

Dude, what are the computerguidelines?

Schoolwork is the priority

Games are not allowed

Watch out for inappropriate sites

Big Udders.com

Laptops are in the Tutorial Center

A word about social networking sites

51%

Check sites more than once a day

39%

Posted something they later regretted

37%

Used site to make fun of other students

24%Hacked into someone else’s account

13%Posted nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves

The Internet is a horrible gossip

Big Udders.com

45%Employers use social networks to screen job candidates

35%Rejected a candidate based on the content

uncovered on a social networking site

Ready for the virtual

tour?

Making Copies

Copies = 10 cents Color = 25 cents

Some Pictures of the Library During the Day

Coming and Going (When the Bell Rings)

New Book Display

Dude, how do I search for books

on the catalogue computers?

The Card CatalogueYou can search for books in one of 4 ways on the catalogue computers:

1. Author’s Last Name

2. Title

4. Keyword

3. Subject

The DatabasesKey Facts and Figures

1. 4 Databases 2. Authoritative sources - articles and book excerpts

4. Password AND username “mvspartan”

3. 24/7 accessibility

Dude, how do I use the library’s online databases?

Dude, what’s the password to access the online databases?

Username: mvspartan

Password: mvspartan

Dude, where else can I find online databases?

Dude, I don’t have a library card

Mountain ViewLibrary Card

Los Altos Library Card

Questions?