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LHS Library

LHS Library. Orientation 2013-14. Meet the library staff…. Mrs. Golan, Library Assistant. Mrs. Landreth, Librarian. Did you know that last year…. 511 classes visited the library. 17,861 students signed in to the library. Library Rules. All school rules apply —no food or drink—no phones.

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LHS Library

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  1. LHS Library Orientation 2013-14

  2. Meet the library staff… Mrs. Golan, Library Assistant Mrs. Landreth, Librarian

  3. Did you know that last year… 511 classes visited the library 17,861 students signed in to the library

  4. Library Rules • All school rules apply—no food or drink—no phones. • Quiet voices, no horseplay. • No backpacks on the tables. • Computers are for educational use only—must be checked out before using. • Respect yourself, others, and the library environment.

  5. Visiting the library… -Hours: 7:45-4:30 M-TH -Always bring a pass and sign in when not coming with a teacher -Come with a purpose…

  6. The library is a place to… • Study • Research • Get help • Check out books • Work on assignments • READ!!!

  7. Checking out books… • You may check out 2 books at a time • Loan period is 2 weeks • 5 cents per book per day overdue—PLEASE RENEW books! • Fines must be clear to exempt tests, get textbooks, graduate • Notices are sent to you through your English teacher

  8. The Card Catalog • Our card catalog can be accessed online • Go to the school web page www.lgisd.net

  9. How the library is organized… • Fiction (F BLU) • Nonfiction (783 HAW) • Reference (REF 880) • Biography (B JAC) • College & Career (GO 320 FOS) **Coming Soon: Middle School!

  10. How the library is organized…(cont.) -Oversized (OVER 550 MAR) -TAYSHAS -New Books -Newpapers -Magazines

  11. TAYSHAS books • Every year a committee of Texas librarians reads over 100 new titles and selects these books from established criteria. The list consists of fiction and non-fiction titles. The current year is displayed—all others are shelved and can be identified by a blue star on the spine.

  12. Library Computers • You must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file to use the computers • Computer privileges may be lost and/or you will receive an office referral if using the library computers inappropriately • Please print only what is necessary

  13. Library Databases • The library subscribes to several online databases annually. They can be accessed from school or home with a password and contain reliable, ad- free information for all subject areas. You can access magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, maps, etc.

  14. Other library services • Copies-10 cents each • Laminating-25 cents a foot • Color printing • Binding

  15. Coming soon…. ~Book Club ~Contests ~Guest Speakers

  16. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ―Dr. Seuss

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