foley high school library orientation for teachers created by: wendy helms, garth smith, and kris...
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Foley High School Library Orientation for Teachers
Created by: Wendy Helms, Garth Smith, and Kris StejskalEDM 595 A & EDM 595 C
Summer 2008
Mission of the Library The mission of
the library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Tour of the Library
Meet the Librarians Mrs. LoVette Mrs. Kane Mrs. Wenzel
Circulation Desk Sign in/out Check books in/out Suggestion Box Help Desk
Search or Quick Use Atriuum (computer
catalog system) Author, title, or
subject search Personal use (quick
print, web research, individual work)
Reference Section Encyclopedias Dictionaries Testing Practice Atlases National
Geographic with Indexes
Alabama Section Anthologies
Periodicals & Professional Section
Magazines Newspapers Periodical Indexes Accu-Cut Professional
Resources
Computers Internet PowerPoint Publisher Excel Word
Biography & Collective Biography
Individual biographies
Collective Biographies
Fiction and Non-fiction Fiction books for
pleasure reading Non-fiction for
factual and research based reading
College & Career Info Section College Brochures
& DVD’s Technical College
Information Military Information
Important Teacher Information
How to Reserve the LMC Advance notice Beginning of each
term Indicate sources
needed Prior access to
Atriuum
Requesting Materials List subjects
needed for research
Place on a reserve cart for your students to access
Student Supervision YOUR responsibility Monitor computer
activity
Computer Sign-In List Have students
complete the computer sign-in to keep track of what is being searched
YOUR responsibility
Approve Printing Jobs Black/white
printing is free Color prints are 50
cents per page Copy/paste into
Word YOU MUST
APPROVE ALL STUDENT PRINTING
Copies Use your number
for your own copies Students are
charged 15 cents per copy or 2 for 25 cents
Videos Teachers/Staff only Enhance lesson
plans Substitutes can not
check out videos
Book Bags & Backpacks Students are not
allowed to wear/bring book bags & backpacks into the library.
Respect Other Patrons Please, no loud
conversations Limit copying when
other classes are in the library.
Library Passes Use passes that
were handed out at the beginning of the year
One student per pass
Alabama Virtual Library No password
needed in media center
www.avl.lib.us.al.us
Home Access available
United Streaming www.unitedstreami
ng.com Videos Video clips Movies Relate to lesson
plans
Recycling Used ink cartridges Old cell phones Eligible for a cash
drawing $$$$$
Laminating Mondays and
Thursdays only 8:00 am until noon
Teacher Book Swap Bring in your old
books and trade for a new one.
The more you read, the more you know!
Final Reminders Reserve the library in advance. Let the librarians know if you need any
materials on reserve. Supervise your students. Complete the computer sign-in list. Approve printing jobs. Book bags not allowed. Show respect for other patrons. Use the library passes.
Have a great year!
We look forward to serving you!
Mrs. LoVette, Mrs. Kane, and Mrs. Wenzel