welcome to library
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Welcome to Independence Middle School LibraryTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME TOWELCOME TO
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LIBRARYLIBRARY
RULES TO READ BYRULES TO READ BY• The library is a quiet place; please be
respectful of others.• Accelerated Reader tests may be taken in
the library only with a note from the classroom teacher.
• Don’t be a book hog! Promptly return books you finish or do not plan to read.
• Students are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the library.
• Please do not attempt to re-shelve books without permission. If you remove a book from the shelf, place it on the cart.
• Do not loan books you check out to your friends. Remember, you are responsible for returning materials you borrow.
• No check out is allowed if you have overdue books.
• Do not abuse your library privilege. We love to have you in the library, but do not use it as an excuse to get out of class repeatedly. You will get caught!
USE OF LIBRARY COMPUTERSUSE OF LIBRARY COMPUTERS• Library computers are
to be used to access the card catalog, take AR tests, and to do research.
• Permission is required for Internet use.
• Any student caught accessing inappropriate web sites will be disciplined. Again- you will be caught!
Reading LevelsReading Levels
Books are labeled in the following way:
• Reading level 1.0 - 4.0 Blue• Reading level 4.1 – 6.0 Green• Reading level 6.1 – 12.0 Red
Reading level and point value is written inside the front cover of the book.
MAGAZINESMAGAZINES• Current magazines
will not be available for check out.
• Back issues may be checked out for one week.
Card CatalogCard Catalog• Search by:
– Subject– Author– Title
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Fiction SectionFiction Section• Largest• Order by author’s
last name• Back of the library
Non-FictionNon-Fiction• True books• Ordered by number• Front of the library
BiographyBiography• Books about
famous people• Ordered by famous
person’s last name• Front of the library
Check OutCheck Out• You must bring your
books to the circulation desk to check out. Books taken from the library without being checked out are considered stolen. This will be considered a major discipline problem and may have to be dealt with by the resource officer.
Check OutCheck Out• Books may be
checked out for two weeks.
• Check out will not be allowed if you have an overdue book.
• You may renew a book for two additional weeks if you bring it to the library.
IMS Library ExpectationsIMS Library Expectations
•Integrity
•Motivation
•Success
IntegrityIntegrity• I show integrity when:
– I come to the library with permission.– I am respectful of others
MotivationMotivation• I am motivated when
– I look for books that interest me.– I ask for help when I need it.– I only use the computer to locate books
on my own or for researching an assigned topic.
SuccessSuccess• I am successful when
– I come to the library quietly.– I check out my books at the circulation
desk.– I place chairs and materials back in the
proper place before leaving.– I bring my books and magazines back on
time.
ConsequencesConsequences1. Warning2. Silent Lunch (One Day)3. Silent Lunch (Three Days)4. Parent Called5. Silent Lunch (Five Days in
Classroom)6. Referral to the Office
Let’s have a wonderful year filled with reading, learning, and sharing.
Any questions?
Now you may browse the library to locate books. We will not be using the computers today for check out.
You may take two books with you today.