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FALCON'S MEDIA CENTER. John A. Ferguson Senior High 15900 S.W. 56 Street Miami, FL 33185. MEDIA SPECIALISTS or LIBRARIANS ?. Librarians have a degree in library science and work in the public libraries.
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FALCON'S MEDIA CENTER John A. Ferguson Senior High 15900 S.W. 56 Street Miami, FL 33185
MEDIA SPECIALISTS or LIBRARIANS ? • Librarians have a degree in library science and work in the public libraries. • Media Specialists are teachers who have a teaching degree AND a degree in educational media. They are responsible for administering the Information Center program. • They may not work in the public libraries. Media specialists are responsible for: • Teaching Information Skills • Working with the entire school community including administration • Placing orders for materials that will meet the educational and instructional needs of the students and staff • Collection development • Preparing an annual budget • Marketing
Welcome! • Mon. – Thurs 6:40 am – 3:00 pm • Fri. 6:40 am – 2:20 pm We're Open!
Information Center Staff • Ms. Lissette Alvarez – Teacher/Media Specialist • Mrs. Pat Dill – Library Assistant • Mr. Steve Braddy – AV Tech. • Mr. Oscar Morejon – Computer Specialist
In the know • Hours of operation • Photocopies and printing from computer (color and black) • Sections of the Information Center • Types of reference materials • Locating materials (Destiny and call numbers) • Red shelf markers • Number of books • Fines • Student ID’s – check out and printing • Food and drink • Computer usage • Passes (during class and during lunch) • Restrooms in the Information Center are for faculty use only • Respecting the rights of others • Accelerated Reader
Information Center Rules • Check out up to 5 books at a time • The restrooms in the Information Center are for faculty use only • Use your student ID card when checking out books • Books you check out today will be due in 2 weeks
Information Center Rules • Magazines are only checked overnight • Computers are to be used for instructional purpose only • No games or videos are permissible on school computers • By using these computers you agree to abide by Miami-Dade County Public School’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Information Center Rules • Library passes are required to use the Information Center during lunch • Use a copy card for photocopies • Keep your records clear of fines by returning books on time • There will be a 5 cent fee charged daily until books are returned
Information Center Rules • Use a shelf marker when looking for books and place shelf marker back in the basket when finished. • Be courteous and respectful to other patrons • Leave everything neater than how you found it
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