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Hhs library media center orientation. 2012-2013. WELCOME to the lmc. Mrs. Kurzel , Library Media Specialist Mrs. Schiffman , Mrs. Couzens (Health)- here to assist certain periods throughout the day More than 7,000 materials in the collection Hours: 7:50- 3:20.
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Hhs library media center orientation 2012-2013
WELCOME to the lmc • Mrs. Kurzel, Library Media Specialist • Mrs. Schiffman, Mrs. Couzens (Health)- here to assist certain periods throughout the day • More than 7,000 materials in the collection • Hours: 7:50- 3:20
The LMC offers opportunities for… • Doing research • Recreational reading and/or magazine/book selection • Quiet study time
How do I visit the lmc during the school day? • STUDY HALL • REQUEST PASS • LUNCH • CLASSROOM VISITS
STUDY HALL VISITS • Obtain a pass from the LMC~ get pass prior to scheduled study hall. • LMC will be open directly before and after-school for passes. • Each study hall is limited to a certain number of visitors. Once the sign-up sheet is full, there will be no more passes available for that period. First come, first serve. • Report to study hall first. When you get to the LMC, sign-in at the front desk. • 3-4 students to each round table- sit on right-hand side of room. • Study hall students will remain in the LMC for the entire period. • Students not working will be sent back to study hall.
Open periods will be posted on the dry erase board before entering the LMC doors.
REQUEST PASS From a Classroom: • A signed request pass from your subject area teacher or LMC Staff is needed. • Report to study hall first. • Sign-in and place your pass in the basket. • The LMC will attempt to accommodate request passes during closed periods. • Students not working will be sent back to class.
Lunch pass • Sign-out a Green Pass from the LMC Staff before lunch • Go to the cafeteria and eat your lunch first • Upon arriving to the LMC, sign-in and place your pass in the basket • Remain in the LMC for the entire period • Must be working!!
EXPECTATIONS for Lmc Users The 3 Rs: • To be RESPECTFUL • To be RESPONSIBLE • To get RESULTS FOOD or DRINKS Are NOT Allowed in the LMC. * Water is permitted.
CIRCULATION GUIDELINES • Sign materials out at front desk. BOOKS ~ two weeks MAGAZINES ~ three days REFERENCE/RESERVE~ Checked out after 9th period. Returned the following morning. • Bring your student ID! • If overdues exist, no materials may circulate. • Please respond to overdue notices! • There is a charge for lost or damaged materials.
Finding LMC materials • Newspapers- Buffalo News, Hamburg Sun, USA Today- on display by circulation desk • Magazines- Newest issue on display • Books- • Search by keyword, title, author, subject, series • Get book reviews, summaries, author notes • Search from home • Search in any classroom
location of materials • FICTION- FIC right-side when enter A-Z • NON-FICTION- 900 ABC left-side when enter, starts in back of LMC • GRAPHIC NOVELS- GN small section on left-side • BIOGRAPHIES- BIO 92 or 920 wallby fish tank • REFERENCE- REF lower book shelves middle • DICTIONARIES- 400’s ABC- stand in back • VIDEOS/DVDS- VCT, DVD- behind circ desk • BOOKS ON CD, TAPE- CT, CD- behind circ desk
Computer Procedures • Internet is for research purposes. • No gaming • Ask for headphones at the Circulation Desk • You are accountable for your actions. • Log off when finished ACT RESPONSIBLY!
LMC Online Information Sources~ DATABASES • Biography Resource Center • Britannica Online • Bridges • Career Cruising • CQ Researcher • EBSCO (Novel database) • Issues and Controversies • Opposing Viewpoints • School Island • SIRS Researcher • Student Resource Center • World Book Encyclopedia
Lmc website • Contains ALL LMC events & information • Class visit resources & links • Databases • Destiny~ Library Catalog • Newsletter • And more! • http://hamburgschools.org/Page/890
Copy Machine A copy machine is available in the LMC. Please see an LMC staff member or Library Club member for assistance.
Scanning and Printing • The LMC has a scanner available for student and staff use. • Students may choose to print to either the B&W (4000) or the Color (4600) printer. • PLEASE ask before printing multiple pages!
Library club • Library Club- assigned to work/help in the LMC during study hall periods • Duties include: • check materials in and out • making copies for students • assist in retrieving books & magazines • organize magazine racks • assist on computers/scanning pictures • help decorate/set up displays • shelf-read • and more…. • See Mrs. Kurzel if interested. Listen for an announcement for the first meeting soon!
Please Remember ~ The Library Media Center is an important part of the ‘Information Hub’ at HHS and a to success!!