Download - Adopt-a-Shelf PowerPoint. Use this PowerPoint to introduce an Adopt-a-Shelf program in your library
Adopt-a-ShelfPowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to introduce an Adopt-a-Shelf program in
your library.
1. The first thing I should do when I enter the library for checkout is talk to my friends.
2. Spine labels should be placed toward the top of the shelf.3. It’s okay to use quiet voices in the library.4. If I’m having trouble finding a book, I can use the online
catalog, ask a friend for help, or ask the librarian.5. It doesn’t matter if I check a book out under someone else’s
name.6. If I let someone else borrow my library book, I’m not
responsible for it.7. After I’ve checked my books out, I should sit in my assigned
seat and read quietly.
Checkout Procedures Quiz
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Look for your... FAVORITE AUTHOR FAVORITE SUBJECT FAVORITE SERIES FAVORITE LITERARY GENRE
How to Find a Great Book…
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Listen to RECOMMENDATIONS from your... FRIENDS TEACHER LIBRARIAN
Recommendations
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Read the BLURB on the inside of the front cover or on the back of the book to see if it sounds interesting.
BLURB
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B – Read the BLURB
L – look at the LENGTH and the size of the print.
I – Read a few pages to see if it INTERESTS you.
P – look at any PICTURES or illustrations.
A – ASK a friends, your teacher or the Librarian for help.
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Look for a book on your AR LEVEL
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Today, we will be starting Adopt-a-Shelf. You will be adopting a library shelf to take care of.
What is Adopt-a-Shelf? Shelf of the Week What does a super shelf look like? Shelf selection
Agenda
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What? You will adopt a shelf in the library. You will be in charge of taking care of the shelf.
How? You will make sure the books are in order by their call
numbers. You will make sure the shelf is neat. You can choose books to display.
Adopt-a-Shelf
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The Shelf of the Week Award will be given to a person who does a terrific job keeping their shelf organized.
Shelf of the Week
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These are super shelves. What do you notice about them?
Super Shelves
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How could we make this shelf a super shelf?
Super Shelves
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How could we make this shelf a super shelf?
Super Shelves
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How could we make this shelf a super shelf?
Super Shelves
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1) Browse the shelves.
2) When you find the shelf you would like to adopt, write your name and the shelf number on the Shelf Sign-Up
3) Write your name neatly on a nametag. Tape your name to the shelf.
4) Organize and neaten your shelf!
Your Job Today
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