smn freshman orientation finding books

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You, the library & the Book Don’t be a slacker when selecting a book, use these tips.

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Library Orientation for New Students

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Page 1: Smn freshman orientation  finding books

You, the library & the Book

Don’t be a slacker when selecting a book, use these tips.

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Judge a book by the cover?

Sometimes, but be careful. Looks can be deceiving.

The Natural

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Small or large?

Print size this is big this is tiny

Book size

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What “type” of story do you like?

Just like movies, books come in types, usually called genres

Mystery, thriller, romance, sports, chick lit.

Find your genre and keep reading them!

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What do your friends like? You hang out with your friends because you like what they like See what they are reading

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To Check out a Book Need ID Return or renew in 3 weeks. Fines of 10 cents per day will be

charged for each overdue book.

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What 15 minutes of reading a day can do for you½ a book a week2 books a month24 books a year

1,000 books in your life You can do it!