Johnson County High School

USING THE LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Purpose: To review the policies and procedures for using the Library Media Center.

This PowerPoint is to help familiarize patrons (students, teachers and community members) with the Johnson County High School Library Media Center.

Lesson Organization

 21 st Century Standards  LMC Policies  Patron Expectations and Procedures  Layout of the LMC  DESTINY  The final quiz Use everything you’ve learned in the presentation to check out books.

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CENTURY STANDARDS

Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge.

Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

4 Main Goals and Objectives

Today’s objectives:

Students will recall the purpose of the Library Media Center.

Students will locate library resources online and on the shelf .

Students will recall the policies and procedures of the LMC .

Students will check out books from the library .

Students will recognize the Tennessee Electronic Library database .

Language Arts Standard 4 – Research and Standard 7 - Media

CLE 3002.4.2

•Gather relevant information for a variety of print and electronic sources , as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.

CLE 3002.7.3

•Recognize how visual and sound techniques or design (e.g., special effects, camera angles, music) carry or influence messages in various media.

Student Activity

 Questions and Answers  What is the purpose of a school library?

 Why do we use the Dewey Decimal system to organize the books and resources?

 List one policy and one procedure.

 List one learning standard and describe how you can fulfill that standard.

 What genre do you like best? Least?

 Think of at least one question you would like me to answer.

Definition of a Library

 World Book says: Library is an organized collection of books and other materials. Such materials may include magazines, newspapers, maps, films , compact discs (CD's), online databases , and other print, electronic, and multimedia resources . Libraries play a vital role in the world’s systems of communication and education. Libraries rank among society’s most important and useful cultural institutions.

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Purpose of a school library media center

Providing materials Assisting patrons School librarians are sometimes called media specialists. They select materials for the library and help students and teachers effectively use its resources. Community service In high school, students work on more research and independent study projects than in lower grades. These skills are important for students who plan to enter college after graduation. High school librarians make sure that students know how to find materials using a wide range of resources, including various Internet sources.

Policies and Procedures

 Selection Policy  Challenged materials  Team of experts  Checkout Policy  2 weeks  Overdue fines  Lost book fines  eBooks  Checkout Procedure  Choose a book  Bring it to the circulation desk    Wait for your receipt  Name Title of book Due date

Procedure for students when first entering the LMC Sign in and present the note from your teacher At the circulation desk to the adult in charge.

Get busy Need help – just ask Keep noise minimal Stay busy Before you leave, pick up your signed note

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Must have a signed “Acceptable Use Policy” on file in the office to use the desktop computers. For research Technical assignments May search for books For enjoyment For assignments Please: Do not reshelf books.

Ask questions!

May come in Read Use computers during lunch STUDY Use iPads

Location, location, location FINDING A BOOK (stand at the circulation desk and look towards the front door) Author’s last name Nonfiction books are on the left when looking from the circulation desk to the front door.

Author’s last name Fiction books are on the right.

Paperbacks are located to the right of the circulation desk Reference books are on the left.

DESTINY Provides TWO Options for searching for titles:

Library Search Destiny Quest

LIBRARY SEARCH

   Scroll down the JCHS homepage and hover over the Library Media Center link until the JCHS online library links comes up Choose Johnson County High School Type in a search term in the search box and choose which way you would like to search Keyword Book Title Author Subject Series

DESTINY QUEST

Create an account • Enter your name and barcode number • Do not hesitate to ask for help Patrons can • Search for titles • View resource lists and make personal lists • Read ebooks online

Some Common GENRES

Fiction        Romance Western Horror Fairy tales Folklore Mystery Mythology       Legends Tall tale Short story Science fiction Fantasy Fable  Historical fiction Non Fiction    Essays Biography Autobiography    Drama Poetry Narrative nonfiction

Quick Quiz

  I f your last name has more than 5 letters, please stand and point to the fiction section.

If you have blue eyes, please go and stand near the paperback section.

  Those with painted nails, go quietly to the reference section.

If you have green eyes, go to the circulation desk where you would check out a book.

Quick Quiz cont.

  If you have brown eyes, stand and repeat this phrase in unison. ”Destiny Quest is another way to search for books in the library.” As you take your seat, everyone find the nonfiction section and tell your teacher.

 Everyone - pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

One of the best online searchable databases is the

Tennessee Electronic Library

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We’ll talk about TEL next time!