Welcome to Your Library Media Center

1. Welcome to Your Library Media Center BUILDING PARTNERSHIP For students Learning 2017-2018

2. Library Media Staff • Mrs. Wynn, Library Media Specialist Volunteers

3. Library Hours • 7:10-2:20 Students • 7:10-3:45 Teachers • 7:10-7:35 School Supply Store/homeroom

4. Library Rules • Use a low level voice, work quietly and do not disturb other patrons. • Return books on time. • Listen carefully. Follow directions. • Respect school and personal property. • Keep hands, feet, and any objects to yourself • No drinks are allowed. • No eating • No gum. • Do not print without permission • Do not violate the Elmore County internet policy. • Sign in at the desk when using a computer

5. Consequences • Verbal warning from the library media staff • If misbehavior continues, the student will be asked to return to class and the teacher will be notify. Students may be asked to separate from the group. • If misbehavior is severe, the student will be asked to return immediately to class or brought to the office. • Elmore County Code of conduct will be followed.

6. Library Media Schedule • Classes will visit the library every other week for collaborative lessons, Information skill lessons, return and check out books. Fixed Schedule – Teachers will bring whole groups following Week A/Week B Schedule. • Flexible schedule – Two students from each classroom are allowed to return and check books any time of day with permission from your teacher – students signed planner with the library attached barcode is required to checkout and to renew books.

7. Library Book Care • Keep books away from food or drinks. • Wash hands before reading a book. • Return books on time, so that others may enjoy them. • Keep books away from babies and pets. • Don’t turn down corners of page, Use a bookmark to save your place. • Keep books in a safe, dry place; like a ziplock bag in your backpack.

8. Overdues, Fines Lost/Damaged Books • Library books may be kept for 14 days. • Late fee is .10 per school day. • No new book loans are permitted until overdue books are returned. • Lost books replacement fee is $15.00 for hardback and • $6.00 for paperback.

9. GOAL BUSTERS 15 minutes free library time! when you have read 2 chapter books and 2 non-fiction books after you have met your AR goals for the marking period.

10. AR PARTY • Each marking period, those students who have met their point goal, percent average goal and book level goal will be recognized. • 85%-90% Average Correct • Appropriate Book level • Point goal based on ZPD.(zone, proximal Development)

11. Library Tour • Fiction Books • Non-Fiction Books • Reference Collection • Professional Collection • Audio Visual Collection • Trade Book Collection • Conference Room

12. Most Frequently Asked Questions • Does the library have printers? It costs $ .10 one-sided for black and white copies. • Do you have change? Unfortunately, we cannot give out change. • Can I stay after school to use the library? Yes, the library periodically have extended hours. During the research season, the library is opened 7:10-4:00.

13. Most Frequently Asked Questions • Can I check out a book without my planner and barcode? It is required that you have your planner with your barcode attached. • If you lose your planner, you must pay a replace fee in the amount of $6.50 for planner and $1.00 for barcode. See the bookkeeper to get a new one.

14. Most Frequently Asked Questions • How to search for books? Go http://destiny/. • How to take STAR TEST and AR QUIZZES? Go to http://hosted46.renlearn.com/77858/.

15. Most Frequently Asked Question • How many books can be checked out? Students can check out 2-4 books for those who have no fines or lost books.