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DLI Library Briefing. Listen again. Next slide. DLI Library. Hours of Operation Posted on Library doors Schedule subject to change Family use authorized Must be accompanied on 1 st visit and assigned a number Unaccompanied visit(s) authorized after number assigned. Listen again.
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DLI Library Hours of Operation • Posted on Library doors • Schedule subject to change • Family use authorized • Must be accompanied on 1st visit and assigned a number • Unaccompanied visit(s) authorized after number assigned Listen again Previous Next
Library Resources • Books • Audio materials • DVDs • Research databases • Informational handouts • Periodicals(newspapers, magazines, journals) Listen again Previous Next
Books • English language study materials • Reading comprehension practice • Vocabulary development • Grammar study • Bilingual dictionaries • Military topics • Biographies • General interest topics • Fiction • Reference materials (including encyclopedias) Listen again Previous Next
Newspapers, Magazines, and Journals • Check with Library staff for • current subscriptions • Library subscribes to military • newspapers, journals, and • general interest magazines • Newspapers are located on • the newspaper stand • Current Editions May Not Be Checked Out Listen again Previous Next
Audio Resources • Pronunciation • Listening comprehension • Grammar • Reading comprehension • Audio Kits (CD & book) • ALC CDs (GE & Specialized) Listening stations are available in the Library and Learning Center. Listen again Previous Next
Videos • Accent reduction • Grammar • Briefing techniques • Microsoft Office DVDs • Biographies • Documentaries (including military topics) DVD players are available in the Library and Learning Center. Listen again Previous Next
Library Computers • Online research databases (The Library offers limited Internet access) • Library catalog • Library computers do notsupport: • Internet search engines such as Google • e-mail • Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Listen again Previous Next
Online Research Databases • Availability • Library • DLI computers • DLI & personal laptops Listen again Previous Next
Dewey Decimal System 000 Computer science, information, general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences, sociology, military science 400 Language, language learning 500 Science 600 Technology (including medicine, aviation) 700 Arts and recreation 800 Poetry, plays and literature 900 History and geography Listen again Previous Next
Library Catalog Listen again Previous Next
Library Catalog Listen again Previous Next
Library Catalog Listen again Previous Next
Call Numbers • Used to locate resources • Displayed as a range at both shelf ends • Indicates the span of numbers on each side of the shelving unit Listen again Previous Next
Book Shelf Arrangement • Read from left to right on each shelf • Row order is from top to bottom Listen again Previous Next
Book/DVD Call Numbers • Line 1:Numbers identify the subject area of the book • Biographies are marked BIO • Fiction is marked FIC • Line 2:Letters are the first three letters of the author’s last name (or first three letters of the book’s title) Listen again Previous Next
Kit Call Numbers • Line 1:Identified as a kit • Line 2:Color of bag • Line 3: 1st three letters of the title Listen again Previous Next
Checkout Policies • ID card and SCN required • All Library material is checked out for two weeks • Materials may be renewed, unless someone is waiting for that material Listen again Previous Next
Returning Materials Listen again Previous Next
Other Library Policies • No food or beverages • Do not re-shelve books or other materials • Turn off or silence mobile devices • Handle materials with care. Do not write in them Listen again Previous Next
Independent Reading Begin an independent reading program to prepare for FOT requirements • Start with 15 minutes of reading each evening • Gradually increase this time over the course of your DLI training • Find interesting, useful materials and enjoy your reading in English Listen again Previous