Welcome toNGA Library

Media Center

Library Orientation

Mrs. Allison DayLibrary Media Specialist

Hours of Operation: 7:42-3:10

Library hours are from 7:42 a.m. until 3:10 p.m.

Students may use the library after dismissal from the gym in the mornings and after

the car rider bell until 3:10.

Students may also wish to use the library during break and during other classes

with legitimate reason, teacher permission, and a hall pass.

If you have a book reserved and want to quickly check it out or return one between

classes, you may do so at your own discretion. Mrs. Day will not write late

notes for library use.

The library is closed during 7th period unless reserved by a teacher.

Prime Time: Every Wednesday and Friday and every other Monday during Freshman Focus, students may make appointments

to use the library for group projects or research assignments. More information will be given by your FF teachers before

Prime Time begins. Prime Time cannot be used for checking out books at this time.

What Can I Use the Library For?

Research (to find

information) Enjoyment

• Reference books like encyclopedias, dictionaries,

almanacs, etc. –anything used to quickly find a fact• Magazines and other periodicals, like the ELK

VALLEY TIMES• Nonfiction books

• Tennessee Electronic Library

• Graphic novels• Fiction

• Magazines• Biographies• Other Non

Fiction

The library media program at NGA will strive to provide an environment

and resources that encourage students to. . .

1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply

knowledge to new situations, and create new

knowledge.

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

3. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

AASLStandards for the 21st

Century Learner

What can I expect from the NGA library?

Library Rules & Procedures

Just a few Rules

The library is not a place to socialize. Please use your time wisely and

productively.You may eat and drink at the tables. If you make a mess, please clean it up.

Please keep the library tidy. Clean your space when you leave and push in your

chair.The library is a learning environment.

Keep your noise level low so that others can concentrate.

Check out Procedures

Students may keep books for 2 weeks.

Books can be renewed 1 time only.

Students will be charged a late fee of $0.05 a day for overdue books beginning the first day the

book is overdue.

Once a book becomes 1 week overdue, students may be issued a break detention in addition to a

late fee.

Students are expected to pay for lost books or materials.

Check out Procedures

Certain periodicals can be checked out overnight only.

Some videos can be checked out overnight only for research purposes with librarian approval.

When several classes are researching in the library, certain books may be reserved for in

school use only.

You may reserve a book by using the online catalog or by speaking with Mrs. Day.

Check out Procedures

Bring your book to the circulation desk to checkout.

A self checkout station will be available for use for times Mrs. Day is occupied. Directions will be posted beside the station.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE

PROPER CHECKOUT OF MATERIALS.

Online Card Catalog

Want to know if there is a book in the library you are interested in or if a book is available for checkout? Use

the Online Catalog!

Can be found at

Nga.lcdoe.org

Online Card Catalog

The Card Catalog can be accessed from any computer or device with internet access by visiting the library website. Visit nga.lcdoe.org and click library from the left menu.

You can find the link for the card catalog right on the main library page.

You can create lists called book bags in the online catalog and even reserve books.

Log on with your lunch number.

Explore the card catalog to see what’s new.

Need Help?

Libraries and research can be confusing. Mrs. Day is here to help you with these issues. If you have a question PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask! That is

what I am here for! All questions are good questions!

Let’s make this the best year ever!