Welcome to the GBS Library

Freshman Orientation 2007

Freshman OrientationFall 2010

When is the Library Open?

So can I come at any time?

Passes are needed from Study Halls

The Library may close during busy lunch periods

Circulation Desk Staff

Mrs. Ibarra Ms. Ferleger

Circulation Clerk

The Labs – MultiMedia, Drop-in and Laptop Labs

Lab Manager & Tech Guru: Mr. Casey

Reference DesksThe place to go for information of all

kinds.Mrs. Shaner Ms. Jacobson Mrs. May

Places to study: CollaborativeArea

A place to work quietly in small groups or alone

Silent/Independent Study Area

For those needing a quieter place to work

Group Study RoomsSpaces to work collaboratively on projects

Good things to do in the Library—espect Others

Not so Good—Loudness, Rudeness & Thoughtlessness in General.

Good thing to do in the Library—Drink Water

Carefully….

Not So Good—Eating Actual Food and Drinking Other Beverages

Um, ew! We don’t want this…

…or these guys

When can I come to the labs?

Open from 7:00-4:30

If there aren’t any classes, feel free to use the computers…

Please give the first priority to students doing work for school.

Drop-in computers are available most of the time.

Educational work is the priority in the labs

•What does that mean?•Working on assignments, research,

anything related to school.

Okay to research Metallica at any time for an assignment

Checking out Metallica website for tour dates: Fine if no one needs computer for school work.

Am I allowed to do anything fun in the labs if they’re available?

In the drop-in lab, if no one needs your computer for school work, you can…

Email friends & family

Use the internet for limited recreational purposes

Yes!

Kind of ;)

What about our fabulous Online Resources?!?

We have an easy to use web site that provides access to

1000s of high quality resources.

You can get all of these online resources at home, 24/7 – just ask a librarian for at-home passwords

NETBOOKSWe do have netbooks available to use in the library during school hours.

Finding a book…You can search for a book through our online catalog

stations

Your ID:Use your ID to check out books &

magazines

What else should I know about the Library?

The most important thing is…

We’re here to help you!

GBS Online Catalog