Library StaffMrs. Flippo- High School LMS

Mrs. Rodgers- Elementary School LMS

Library Hours7:30- 3:15

•Mornings from 7:30 to 7:45 are for school work and studying only• Not for socializing• No games, music, or Facebook

Morning Study TimeTwo students per tableNo talking or visitingYou may

Check out booksReadDo homeworkUse computers for school assignments

Library Rules• You must have a Library Pass when coming from a class• You must sign in and out every time you visit the library• No food, drinks, or cell phones• Do not cut through elementary building• Return books and materials to cart• Computers are for assignments and AR tests only• Clean up after yourself

– Put chairs back– Throw trash away

Remember!We share the libraryBe extra quiet when Mrs. Rodgers has a classDo not distract the elementary studentsDo not wave or try to hug your little cousin

You will be helping themTo be matureTo pay attentionTo learn to ignore distractions

Check Out Policies• Check out up to 2 books at a time• Check out period is for 10 school days• Book drop in high school lobby or return here• Overdue fines are 5 cents per day per book• Students will be charged full replacement price for lost or

damaged books• You may not check out anything else until all fines or fees

are paid• Library fines can keep you from graduating

High School Library Procedures• Sign in first at the circulation desk• Leave book bags on benches• Go to computer or book shelves• Select books to check out• Come to Circulation Desk to be checked out• Stamp the due date in the back in the next available space• Hand over the book jacket• Sign out and take your pass

Overdue NoticesNotices will be sent to your English teacherList will be sent once a weekStudents are expected to clear up fines as soon as

possibleYou cannot check out any library materials until fines

are paidLost or damaged books are charged by replacement

costs

Types of BooksFictionNon-fictionBiographiesPaperbacksMagazinesReferenceProfessional

Caring for BooksClean your hands every time you pick up a bookKeep food and drinks away from booksBooks are not coastersDo not lay an opened book facedown, use a book

markerNever write, draw, or highlight in a book Keep away from little kids and pets

Computer Log-InUsername

rls.libraryPassword

Tigers!Use this only in Library

Computer Use• Computer use is a privilege, not a right– You can lose that privilege

• Clean your grubby paws• Save your work often• ALWAYS look at print preview before you print• Only print what you need • Save your work on something before logging off• Log out of the computer every time

Computer Don’tsDon’t try to get around filtersDon’t play games, even educational onesDon’t get on FacebookDo not play music or music videosDo not IM your friends, your mama, or your grannyDo not look up Nikes, football results, bass fishing

records, or pit bulls!

Doing Research in LibraryWelcome to Covington County Schools icon

Takes you to DestinyUse to access catalog of what is hereAlso used to see resource lists for research

Alabama Virtual LibraryAsk for a AVL ID card if you need one

Destiny QuestSee the Top 10 Books and more

Using the Library at HomeLog onto the Covington County Schools websiteClick on Destiny at bottom right of screenChoose Red Level High SchoolSearch for books Access Destiny QuestSee Teacher resource lists for other libraries

Other Cool Things on County WebsiteAlabama High School Athletic AssociationAlabama Homework HelpALEXAVLHippo CampusKids CollegeSTI

If You ForgetJust ask the LibrarianMy job

Help you with researchHelp you find resourcesHelp you find something to readHelp the teachers find resourcesHelp teachers plan lessons and activities

Now What?Go find a good book

Check it outREAD IT!

(And don’t forget to bring it back)