Welcome to the

Mrs. Lindblad, Media SpecialistMrs. Kea, Media Clerk

To come to the LMC ...

1. You must always have a signed Pass in calendar section of your agenda.2. You must have your ID.3. To use a computer, pass from teacher must indicate computer.

NOTE: Before school, from 7:25 to 7:50, you must have a pass from the Ms. Bridges in the cafeteria or from a teacher or administrator.

When to come to the LMC . . .

The Media Center is open daily from 7:25 am to 3:25 pm.

HOWEVER, the LMC is closed from 7:50 until after morning announcements. Temporary IDs are still sold each morning until 8:55 am for students arriving AFTER 7:50.

Why to come to the LMC . . .

To check out books To researchTo use a computer (to type, print, etc.)To buy an agendaTo buy an ID, a temporary ID, ID case or lanyard. (until 8:55)

LMC Policies

NO loud talking, horseplay, running, etc. NO food, drinks, candy or gumEnter & Exit ONLY from the main entrance to the LMC unless you have permission from the MS or your teacher. Students who do not follow policies WILL BE SENT BACK TO CLASS with an note and/or email to the teacher.

How to Find a BookDestiny!

Books are divided into 3 sections:

•Fiction - Books that are made up by the author, or are not true.

•Non-Fiction - Books that are factual or true.

•Reference - Non-fiction books that do not leave the library.

Fiction books are shelved by Genre and then are in alphabetical order by the author's last name.

•Adventure•Animals•Fantasy•Graphic Novels•Historical•Horror•Humor•Juvenile

•Multicultural•Mystery•Romance•Science •Sports•Story Collection•Young Adult

Non-Fiction books are shelved by theDewey Decimal system.

Reference Books

Reference books are shelved by the Dewey Decimal System and have the letters “REF” in front of the call number. They cannot be checked out.

Audio BooksStudents may check out Audio Books (Playaways) as long as they checkout the hard copy of the same title.

NOTE: Playaways are much more expensive and extra care should be taken to see that they are not damaged.

Digital Audio Books can also be found through Destiny and listened to on a computer or hand-held device. You should have a hard copy of the book to read along while listening.

Magazines and Newspapers

Students may read the magazines and newspapers while in the Media Center. They may not be checked out.

All books are checked out at the Circulation Desk. 1. Scan your ID. 2. Scan bar code on each book.3. Take a Date Due card out of the “OUT” basket and place it in the pocket in the back of the book.

When returning books:1. Remove Date Due cards from back of books and place in the "IN" basket.2. Place books in the return slot on the circulation desk.

Students may check out 2 books for a period of 2 weeks. You may renew your books if you need more time.

• A fine of $.05 per school day per book will be charged for overdue books.

• Students who have overdue books or fines may NOT check out additional books.

• Overdue notices are sent every 2 weeks to reading teachers. A list of Overdues are sent daily to reading teachers. Silent lunch if you are on the list.

• DO NOT check out books for others!

DO NOT REMOVE DUST JACKETS, BARCODES OR BOOK POCKETS FROM BOOKS.

Students will be charged $1.00 for each damaged or missing cover, barcode or book pocket.

Lost or damaged books must be paid for at replacement cost.

Computers

• Remember to always LOG OFF after using a computer.

• NEVER play Games in the media center, unless you have a note signed by your teacher, and then only on approved sites.

OCS Virtual School Library

From the school website, you can go to the Virtual School Library web-site.

Lots of resources are also available on the Destiny homepage.

Accelerated Reader

• Books are marked with AR stickers on the spine. Book Level & Points are inside front cover.

• You may ONLY take AR quizzes in your Reading classroom or in one of Resource classrooms with teacher present.

• DO NOT take quizzes for other students!

• DO NOT share your password with anyone!

We hope to see you in the OCS Library Media Center

soon and often!