Library Media Center Orientation

Introduction

By your Library Media Specialist

Your Library Media Center

4 Things you just have to know…

The LMC is open to students from _____ to _____

Circulation periods for books, periodicals, reference, audio, video media is ______

Fines for overdue materials are ______

The “P” word - needed to Log intothe computer network…

But, before we continue…

Let’s see what you already know

about your Library Media Center …- Where do they keep … ?

- How do you … ?

- What do I do if … ?

- Why do we … ?

Physical Layout Location, location, location…

Finding Print Media in the collection(Books, Periodicals, Booklets, Flyers)

FictionNon-FictionReference

Story CollectionCareer Information

Finding Audio Media (analog & digital formats)

…in the form of LP Recordings, Musical & Spoken Word Audio Cassettes, Audio Compact Disks, Archived MP3/WAV files & Podcasts…

Finding Visual Media (print, analog & digital)

In the form of Filmstrips, Laser Disks, DVD & Archived Digital Video Files, Artwork collections Webcasts, jpeg, gif, bmp), Posters, Maps & Charts, etc…

Physical Layout Location, location, location…

Finding … Non Circulating, Non-Media items…

Note cards, paper, pencils, calculators, markers, glue, stencils, rulers, compasses, pencil sharpeners, CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, flash drives, tape, web storage, eBook?

Physical Layout Location, location, location…

Procedures for entering or leavingthe LMC

With & w/o media • With a classWith a small group from a classIndividually, sent from a class

Before & after school & lunch periods…

Physical Layout Location, location, location…

Knowing where to sit• for quiet study or to take some notes • when you come in with a class • to work quietly with a small group • to spread things when working on projects• to read a book or periodical

Where to go to use the online catalogCasual Access -vs.- Research Access

Physical Layout Location, location, location…

Getting into and around the LMC,and knowing where to getwhat you need, especially

when it comes to assistance, well, that’s half the battle.

So let’s see what you can remember…

Physical Layout Location, location, location…