Welcome to the Library!Freshman Orientation

Please sit at a rectangular table with a WHITE PAPER & get a pen or pencil. Please write your name on the paper. You may also take notes.

Write your ELA teacher’s name, not librarian’s name, on the teacher line, then the class period.

Today’s Agenda:1. Learn Library Information2. Do the “Using the Catalog” Contest with

Partner3. Choose YOUR OWN Favorite Person card

for your own research project4. Hunt for Information Activity with partner

Bring Orientation Paper tomorrow

- Please bring this paper worksheet tomorrow.

- You will need this paper tomorrow because you will write the name of your famous person that you choose after the Contest.

- Please bring ALL library papers you receive with you every day this week.

General Information

Library Staff:- Ms. Platz: Teacher Librarian- Mrs. Walker: Library Media Assistant- Juniors and Seniors: Library TAs- All Students - Community Service VolunteersHours -open before & after school, break & lunch-Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM-Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM-Closed 4th period Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Fridays.Please check the EHS website and read signs for

library closures.

Rules

1. Show respect for people and materials.

2. No food or drink (except pure water) allowed.

3. No card or other games permitted.

4. Work quietly.

Consequences

What happens if you choose not to follow the rules?

If you choose not to follow the rules . . .

you will be asked to leave the library, you may receive Hours & Security could be called to escort you out.

Checking Out Materials

1. NO BOOKS WILL BE CHECKED OUT WITHOUT AN ID CARD.

2. No more than 3 books per subject may be checked out at one time.

3. The total limit is 10 books and the length of checkout is 3 weeks.

4. Renewals (checking out the same book(s) again) are allowed. Please bring the book(s) to the circulation desk to renew.

What is this?

Book Return Slot

Non-Circulating Material

1. Library Textbooks are for in-library use only. They are on the upper shelves.

2. Reference (REF) books (upper level “upstairs” against the walls) may not be checked out (as in all libraries) so as to always be available in the library.

Where are the Reference books?

The Reference books (abbreviated REF) are against the walls.

Textbook Information:

1.Library Textbooks are for in-library use only. They are on the upper shelves.

2.Student Math Textbooks are checked out for the year for home use.

LIBRARY vs STUDENT Textbooks

What is the difference between LIBRARY & STUDENT textbooks?

LIBRARY vs STUDENT Textbooks

1.Library Textbooks are for in-library use only. They are on the upper shelves.

2.Student Math Textbooks are checked out for the year for home use.

Overdue Books

1. A book is considered overdue if it’s not returned or renewed in 3 weeks

2. Overdue notices are sent through your Language Arts class.

3. If you receive one, please come to the library to renew, return or discuss the book listed on the notice.

4. Do not ignore notices!

What do you need to check ot a book from the library?

What do you need to check ot a book from the library?

Your current EHS ID card

What are 4 possible consequences of ignoring

overdue notices?

1.No book checkouts2.No buying EHS events tickets

- No dance tickets- No AP test registering

3.Indebted notices home and office

4.No graduation!

Computer/ Internet Use

1.Current EHS ID card with “Internet” printed on it.

2.Schoolwork ONLY at all times.3.Scheduled classes have

priority.4.Otherwise, it is First Come,

First Serve on “downstairs” computers only.

What do you need to use a computer in the library?

What do you need to use a computer in the library?

Your current EHS ID card with “Internet” printed on it.

Electronic Devices

Smart phones and other internet and computer devices are for academic use only.

No games of any kind are allowed in the library.

Smart phones and all electronic devices are to be used in the library for

Academics only.

Library Furniture

1. 4 chairs per table 2. Do not tilt in chairs – keep all 4 chair legs down

3. Push in chairs when you get up!

How many chairs per table?

How many chairs per table?

4 chairs per table

How to log in

User name = 6 digit ID #Password = birthday:

2 digits for month2 digits for day2 digits for year

Logging In Creates a Record

Be sure to Log Off the computer when you finish.

The computer keeps a record of ALL activity in your account and you could be blamed for inappropriate searching.

When internet searching :

Use Chrome

NOT Explorer

Computer Printouts

1.First 3 B/W pages free per day w/ current ID card with Internet on it.

2. Then $0.25 per B/W page charge regardless of whether you meant to print them or not. Be careful!

Always ASK the library staff if you need help with printing!

Photocopies (Xeroxes)

1.Single-sided copies are $0.25

2.Double sided copies are $0.50.

Paper and Device Distribution

1. Please get pencil or pen if you do not yet have one out.

2. Write your name, your English teacher’s name, and the period at the top of the paper on your table.

3. Write the number of the Orange Active Expression device on your paper.

Orange Active Expression Quiz

1.Please pick up your Orange Active Expression device.

2.Turn it on.3.Take the quiz!

Study Like a Scholar, Aztec Scholar!

Media Break:https://www.youtube.com/v/2ArIj236UHs

[Get Winner number][pass out half sheets]

Awarding of Aztec Scholar $5 DW Subs Gift Certificate Prize

Device number _____.

Using the Catalog Activities

1.Write down the name of the person sitting next to you that you will work with in the next two library activities.

3. Also copy the number of the half-sheet handout on your paper.

4. Turn in your half sheet when done.

Using the Catalog Contest

Decide who will be the Tech and who will be the Writer:

Tech will log on to the computer and access the EHS library OPAC.

Writer will write down answers from the computer.

OPAC Computer Location

-1 OPAC computer in Library:up the 3 stairs, called “upstairs”

Using the OPAC Catalog

Go to Esperanzahs.net and click on Academics and Library Media Center.

Next, click on OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) on the right side of the page.

Librarian DEMONSTRATION

Did you . . .

1. Copy the Number of the half-sheet handout on your paper?

2. Write down your partner’s first and last name?

3. See where to turn in your half sheet when done?

When Finished Using the Catalog:

1.Show answers to me or your teacher(s) when you are done.

2.If correct, choose card. 3.If incorrect, go back and

fix your answers.

Contest Winners get first choice

1. Choose a card from the round table 1 card per person only!

2.Copy the name carefully on your paper.

3.Return the Card to the box with the sign when finished copying the name of the person. Return the Half Sheet next to the box. DO NOT keep card or sheet!

Card ReturnDid you return the card to the

box with the sign when finished copying it?

Non-Fiction books have NUMBERS

Where are the Nonfiction books in this library?

Fiction books have FIC

Where are the Fiction books in this library?

Library Information Activity

Locate important library areas:1.“Writer” writes the correct

letter on the answer sheet.2.“Geographer” uses the map to

tell the writer which letter corresponds to each number.

You will return the maps when done.

When Finished:

1.Show answers to me or your teacher(s) when you are done.

2.If correct, the Geographer needs to copy the Writer’s answers.

3.If incorrect, go back and fix your mistake(s).

4.Make sure you have all answers.5.Take library quiz or work quietly.

Homework:

1. You Tube search to learn about your Famous Person

2. Bring your paper with you tomorrow. Do not throw any library papers away this week!

Closure

1.Discuss 3 things you learned about the library today at your table.

2. Be prepared with an answer to share with the class.