Mrs. Glockner and Mrs. Sheller are the library staff members that are here to help you!

Your library catalog is available 24/7

You can access the library catalog from your smart phone.

While at home…

Anywhere that you have computer and internet access.

Why libraries are important to you!

• I believe that you are all free thinkers who can acquire accurate information from a variety of sources to make conscientious decisions.

• To do this you will need to be able to evaluate resources and use them ethically.

• Today I will work to get you started and look forward to working with you throughout your middle school career.

Key Content

• Learn to use library catalog to make reading choices and find the books your desire.

• Learn to use the library catalog to support your homework needs.

• Learn the policies and layout of the library so that you can use and enjoy it appropriately.

• HOM- responding with wonderment and awe• District outcome- Self-directed learner

Using the Library Catalog

• Select Student Learning from the right-hand menu bar.

Using the Library Catalog

• Select Tahoma Middle School to navigate to the library home page.

Using the Library Catalog• Our homepage has many valuable resources for research and homework.

Worldbook and Discovery Learning are definitely worth exploring!

• Select the Catalog tab to begin searching for books.

Using the Library Catalog

• Type a keyword, title, author or series into the search bar and select the enter button on your keyboard to get your search results.

LIBRARY SEARCH:Use limiters to narrow your search and get the best results.

You can select the school site where the book is located, the reading level and the interest level.

Locating Books in the Library.

• Note the call number of the book that you select to check-out. Be sure it is available before going to the shelf to locate it.

Destiny Quest Feature: this is a visual search option.

Destiny Quest lists the top ten circulating items as well as new books and book lists.

Webpath Express instead of Google or Bing for searching online resources.

Webpath search results include a description, the website, a link directly to what you need and

the grade level appropriateness.

Login to library software

• GoTahoma Account = first initial, last name, last three digits of your student number• @gotahomasd.us• Password= your student number

Accounts allow you to:

• Place holds• Manage your account for holds, when items

are due• Create resource lists for your own reading or

for homework• Create citation lists and make your life easier.

Instructional Area

Search and Work Stations

The computers that we have in the library are for your use. They are only to be used to:Check your Skyward account.Do your homework.Print items that are preapproved by the library staff.There is NO GAMING.

Graphic Novel Collection- is under the clock!

Reading Area

This area has a quiet, cozy reading area as well as many magazines and new books for your browsing needs.

Fiction Collection

Fiction books are placed on the shelf alphabetically by author’s last name.

The Reference Collection begins at the ramp!

and winds its way around the instructional space of the library.

Nonfiction is in the center of the library.

These books are organized by subject and include a lot information about sports, pets, and other topics that you are interested in learning more about.

Biography Collection• Sits along the library door wall.

Books about famous people are along the wall that is adjacent to the hallway, over in the instructional space area.

Check out counter- please have library materials ready and your ASB card out.

If you don’t have your ASB card, clearly state your student ID number.

Please have books ready, with barcode facing up and your ASB card in hand.

Library Hours and Policies

• Open 8:10• Open for lunches, unless a class is in for check

out and a lesson.• 11:45-12:13• 12:30-12:53• Close at 3:30Remember: If you have overdue items, you will

not be able to check out additional books until they are returned.

Reading Rocks!

• Reading Rocks!• Happy Reading!• Reading Rocks!• Happy Reading!• Reading Rocks!• Happy Reading!• Reading Rocks!• Book fair is coming later this month, September

15-19 !