Transcript Classroom Expectations - Central Magnet School

Media Center Student
Orientation
2010-2011
Central Magnet School
Mrs. Alvarado, Media Specialist
Mrs. Smith, Media Specialist
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Program Goals
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To help you find the resources you need
To help you become independent users of
print and non-print materials.
To integrate information literacy skills
into all areas of the school curriculum.
To encourage a love of reading and
promote reading for pleasure as well as
for informational purposes.
To continue building and maintaining a
collection that is current and reflective of
the school’s curricular needs and
achievement goals.
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Hours/Scheduling
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Library Hours: 7:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
You are welcome to visit the library before
and after school or during your lunch
period.
If you visit the library during class or study
hall time, your teacher needs to sign your
agenda or provide you with a library pass.
When you enter the media center, bring
your agenda or pass to the circulation desk.
We will sign and return it to you when you
leave.
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Library Requests
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We want your input! If there are
books, series (fiction or
nonfiction), periodicals, reference
sources, educational games, and
other materials that you think our
library needs, please talk to one
of the media specialists.
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Media Center Services
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16 computers available for searching the
catalog, online research, word processing,
etc.
Computers are to be used for research
and educational purposes only.
Computers are not for entertainment or
personal purposes (no social networking
sites, music, instant messaging, games,
message boards, etc).
Let the media specialists know if there is
a problem with a computer.
Do not attempt to fix computer problems
on your own.
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Searching the Library
Catalog
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Open the Student Apps folder on the
desktop.
Click on Card Catalog to open Destiny.
Search by:
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Keyword
Title
Author
Subject
Series
Photocopies and
Printouts
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Students are not allowed to use the copy machine. If
you need copies made, please ask one of the media
specialists for assistance.
Photocopies are 10¢ per page.
Each computer will have the capability to print.
However, since printouts are 10¢ per page, you should
read each page carefully BEFORE deciding what to
print. (If you print a document that is MANY pages
long, you have to pay for every page).
To avoid the expense of printouts, you can save
documents/information to a flash drive, e-mail the
information to yourself, or write down the URL(s) that
you used so you can print at home.
Our Collection: Print and
Virtual Materials
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Global Issues in Context
Literature Criticism Online
Fiction
Nonfiction
Reference
Biography
Graphic novels
Foreign language collection
Periodicals
County Reading List/AP Lit titles
Board Games
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Gale Virtual Reference
Library
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This online reference collection is an amazing
resource. It offers high quality sources on nearly
every topic.
Reference books cannot be checked out, so
traditionally, students would have to take extensive
notes and or spend a lot of money on photocopies. No
more!
Unlike traditional search engines such as Google, the
Gale collection features academic resources. You no
longer have to waste time wading through page after
page of worthless material.
The Gale Virtual Library is available on our school
network anywhere in the school and remotely from
home.
It is like packing up the reference collection, putting it
in your backpack, and taking it home with you.
Global Issues in Context
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This component of the Gale Virtual Reference Library
takes you to the world in a way that goes beyond your
textbooks.
It includes podcasts, videos, and other interactive
features on historical issues and current events.
It not only focuses on broad issues such as human
rights, poverty, global warming, and nuclear
proliferation; it also permits a close appraisal of more
specific issues like product safety in China, disaster
relief in Haiti or genocide in Darfur.
It also offers hundreds of international newspapers,
magazines, and journals, links to government and
organization web sites, primary documents, statistics,
and more.
Literature Criticism
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This database offers 24/7 access to centuries
of critiques on authors across regions, eras,
and genres.
Includes contemporary, twentieth-century,
nineteenth-century, Shakespearean,
literature criticism from 1400 to 1800,
classical and medieval, poetry, short story,
and drama criticism.
If you are doing a research paper, project, or
presentation for your English, reading, or
language arts class, this resource is essential.
What Do I Read Next?
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This component of the Gale Virtual Reference
Library allows you to search for the next book to
read by:
– Author
– Title
– Subject
– Genre
– Award Winners
– Top Picks
– Character
– Setting
– Time Period
– And more!
Accessing the Gale Virtual
Reference Library
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Available 24/7 from home or school
Go to the Central Magnet webpage:
http://www.central.rcschools.net/
Go to:
– Library
– Gale Library
– Password = elvis (all lowercase)
– Start searching!
– Do not hesitate to ask the librarians for
assistance if you cannot find the
resources you need.
Circulation Policies
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In order to check out materials, you
must have your agenda.
Middle school students may check out
two books at a time, and high school
students may check out three books at
a time.
Materials may be renewed by
returning to the library and requesting
an extension.
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Circulation Policies
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If you have outstanding library fines or
overdue books, you may not renew or check
out materials.
A notice will be given to your first period
teacher when an item is overdue.
A fine of 10¢ per day (excluding weekends
and holidays) will be assessed for each item
overdue.
When library materials are not returned
within 30 days, they are considered lost and
borrowers are charged for their replacement.
Our Expectations for You
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Use your time in the media center
productively.
Maintain a quiet, courteous atmosphere.
Leave backpacks in your classroom or locker.
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the
library.
Clean up after yourself. Throw away
unneeded papers and push your chair back
under the table when leaving.
Follow school and county rules at all times.
Students who disregard the rules will be
asked to return to their classrooms and their
checkout privileges may be restricted.
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Special Events
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Book Fair in the second semester
Once a month, the library will host an
evening open house for parents, students,
faculty, and community members. Programs
will include gaming and movie nights, books
signings and readings, and more.
Pagemasters Book Club
– We will be reading and talking about some
great books this year, so don’t miss out.
– Dues: $5 each semester
– Listen to the announcements to find out
when our first meeting will be.
Conclusion
Please do not hesitate to see us if you
have any questions or concerns. We are
here to help you. We look forward to
teaching and working with you this
school year. 
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