MANNINGTREE HIGH SCHOOL

GUIDE TO THE LIBRARY AND

ACCELERATED READER

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BEFORE SCHOOL - Early Bird club open 8.15am - 8.30am (except Mondays)

BREAKTIME - open 10.35 am - 11.00 am

LUNCHTIME - open 1.00 pm - 1.35 pm

PERIOD R - 1.35 pm - 2.00 pm

AFTER SCHOOL - 3 pm - 3.30 pm

To work in the library during lesson times or registration you need permission and a pass from

your teacher or tutor

Sometimes the library is closed for meetings, exams etc,

So before you go in. . . CHECK the sign on the door!

Books in the library are generally fiction/stories or non-fiction/nformation.

There is a main non-fiction section where most of the subject information books are.

These books are arranged in number order. Each subject has its own ‘class’ or ‘Dewey’ number and these books are organised on the shelves by their class number ranging from 0 to 999. Eclipse.net is the library software programme that can help you find what you need. There is a main ‘reference’ section including dictionaries, encyclopaedias etc. These books are also in number order. Other non-fiction sections include ‘local studies’, ‘biographies’ and Key Stage 3 & 4 ‘issues’. There is also a separate ‘careers’ area to help you with decisions about your future when you leave MHS. Fiction (story) books are in many sections in the library. The main ones are ‘junior fiction & stories for older readers’, ‘young adult’ and ‘adult fiction’. Others include ‘graphic novels’, ‘short stories’, ‘large print’ and ‘quick reads’.

There is a large section for the Accelerated Reader scheme.

This section includes fiction and non-fiction books which are arranged in book level order, ranging from 0 to 15.

All library resources and information can be viewed on all school networked computers via the Eclipse.net library software. Please ask permission to use the computers in the library outside of lessons. They are for school work, research or homework - not for playing games etc unless you are given permission. The school operates an “Acceptable Use Policy” for using the Internet and school network. You and your parents will be expected to sign and return this.

Library pages are available in Internet Explorer only, and Accelerated Reader can be accessed via Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

Audio-books are books on CDs or to download. You can borrow audio-books from the library for one week. A few examples of current titles are “James and the Giant Peach”, “Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.

There are also some DVDs available to borrow in the library. You can borrow these for one week at a time (the same as audio-books). Current titles include “Holes”, “Macbeth” and “Alice in Wonderland” .

*Please be aware that fines are charged for all overdue

items, including DVDs and audio-books.

Remember - the audio-books, as well as ALL the resources in the library,

should be treated with care and returned on time to enable others to

use them. *See the note about fines further on.

Your school library has a range of daily newspapers available. There are also magazines, puzzle books, sets of encyclopaedias, foreign language dictionaries, books of quotations and many more useful resources.

Library news and information is available on Eclipse.net, the library software, and the school website. There is also a suggestion box for your ideas.

Look out for special events, themes and promotions in your library.

Optimus Lector Award

The Optimus Lector Award is a reading challenge aimed at widening your vocabulary and introducing you to classics, adventures and popular books from yesteryear! See the display and check out the list in the library

Remember - you can use

the library to broaden your horizons as well as for your school

work.

FIND WHAT YOU WANT TO BORROW (use ECLIPSE.NET or browse the library or ASK)

HAVE ITEM(S) ISSUED & STAMPED AT THE ISSUE DESK (see the librarian or library assistant)

LOOK AFTER THE ITEMS WHILE YOU HAVE THEM Years 7, 8 & 9 pupils can have 3 items for up to 3 weeks Years 10 & 11 pupils can have 4 items for up to 4 weeks

RETURN THEM ON TIME (due date is stamped on the item) OR SEE THE LIBRARIAN TO RENEW THEM

MAKE SURE THE ITEM IS SCANNED BACK IN AT THE DESK

Manningtree High School library charges fines on overdue items, so if you cannot return something on time see the librarian to borrow it for longer for FREE.

DO NOT BORROW ITEMS FOR OTHER PEOPLE.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS YOU BORROW YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS AND PAY ANY

FINES THAT ARE DUE.

Year 7 pupils are unable to borrow Young Adult books unless they bring in written permission from their parents/guardians - see the librarian for details & a letter to get signed. There are also a few items which can only be issued to UPPER

school pupils and staff - please be aware of this.

During lesson times, your teacher may book your whole class into the library or may send individual pupils to work in the library. If you are sent to work in the library during lesson times you will need an official pass or written permission from your teacher. Here is an example:

Whether you need to research for homework or choose a book to read for your leisure,

you are very welcome in the library. The library is open to everyone providing they follow the library code of conduct.

The code of conduct is displayed all round the library and in this information booklet. If you cannot follow the code of conduct in the library, and you disrupt the work and pleasure of others, you will not be able to stay!

YES, THAT MEANS YOU !

PUPIL PASS

The bearer of this pass has been given permission to be out of class by:

Mrs S Trimby

This authorisation has been recorded by the member of staff named above on the Pupil Pass sheet in the teacher’s planner

Introducing

The Interactive Library Pages

Check your account - see your current & past loans

Watch ‘Meet the Author’ clips and ‘Signed Stories’ (signed for the hard of hearing)

Read others’ reviews of library items

Search for any item in the catalogue

Check out the latest library news

View the ‘Book of the Week’

See what is on the returns trolley

Got a question? Try the ‘Help’ pages then ask the librarian

Check out the ‘Top Ten’, ‘New Arrivals’ and move the ‘Cloud’

Customise your own home page & MUCH MORE...

CODE OF CONDUCT

PLEASE REMEMBER when you use the library: 1. THE BOOKS ARE IN ORDER SO PLEASE KEEP THEM THAT WAY - books taken off the shelf can be left on the returns trolley but borrowed items must be returned to the

desk. 2. Food and drink should not be consumed in the library. 3. Sensible behaviour is expected. 4. Speaking quietly enables others to read or work. 5. Taking care with the furniture ensures a pleasant environment. 6. Books need careful handling or they fall apart. Be

careful with food and drink in your bag, too. 7. Politeness to staff and each other is expected. 8. Books need to be returned on time to enable others to use them. 9. Bags and coats should be left in the foyer. 10. If moved, chairs and tables need to be put back.

Now you should have some idea of how to use YOUR school’s library.

Remember, the more you use it, the better you will be at finding things..........AND......... IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING....

JUST ASK!

Please REMEMBER, most items in the library are in some sort of order and need to be kept in the right place. If you just pick something off the shelf to look at and don’t want to borrow it, please leave it on the returns trolley next to the issue desk so it can be put back in the correct place.

Ask how to view the ‘floor plan’ (see overleaf) in Eclipse.net to see where every single item is in the library-

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You will be given your ZPD/Reading Range at the start of

every term after you complete your STAR reading test.

Choose books with Book Levels at the low end of your Reading Range to get started

Strive to achieve 85% or more in every quiz you take

Books with Book Levels from the middle of your Reading Range should be more demanding, but ok for you

Return any book you are not enjoying reading and ask for help with your next choice

titles with Book Levels at the top of your Reading Range should be challenging

Monitor your progress by logging in to AR regularly

Share your achievements and success at home by logging in via AR Home Connect on the school’s website

REMEMBER:

ASK

IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING ABOUT USING

THE LIBRARY OR ACCELERATED READER

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