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Welcome toNGA Library
Media Center
Library Orientation
Mrs. Allison DayLibrary Media Specialist
Hours of Operation: 7:42-3:10
Library hours are from 7:42 a.m. until 3:10 p.m.
Students may use the library after dismissal from the gym in the mornings and after
the car rider bell until 3:10.
Students may also wish to use the library during break and during other classes
with legitimate reason, teacher permission, and a hall pass.
If you have a book reserved and want to quickly check it out or return one between
classes, you may do so at your own discretion. Mrs. Day will not write late
notes for library use.
The library is closed during 7th period unless reserved by a teacher.
Prime Time: Every Wednesday and Friday and every other Monday during Freshman Focus, students may make appointments
to use the library for group projects or research assignments. More information will be given by your FF teachers before
Prime Time begins. Prime Time cannot be used for checking out books at this time.
What Can I Use the Library For?
Research (to find
information) Enjoyment
• Reference books like encyclopedias, dictionaries,
almanacs, etc. –anything used to quickly find a fact• Magazines and other periodicals, like the ELK
VALLEY TIMES• Nonfiction books
• Tennessee Electronic Library
• Graphic novels• Fiction
• Magazines• Biographies• Other Non
Fiction
The library media program at NGA will strive to provide an environment
and resources that encourage students to. . .
1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply
knowledge to new situations, and create new
knowledge.
4. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
3. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
AASLStandards for the 21st
Century Learner
What can I expect from the NGA library?
Just a few Rules
The library is not a place to socialize. Please use your time wisely and
productively.You may eat and drink at the tables. If you make a mess, please clean it up.
Please keep the library tidy. Clean your space when you leave and push in your
chair.The library is a learning environment.
Keep your noise level low so that others can concentrate.
Check out Procedures
Students may keep books for 2 weeks.
Books can be renewed 1 time only.
Students will be charged a late fee of $0.05 a day for overdue books beginning the first day the
book is overdue.
Once a book becomes 1 week overdue, students may be issued a break detention in addition to a
late fee.
Students are expected to pay for lost books or materials.
Check out Procedures
Certain periodicals can be checked out overnight only.
Some videos can be checked out overnight only for research purposes with librarian approval.
When several classes are researching in the library, certain books may be reserved for in
school use only.
You may reserve a book by using the online catalog or by speaking with Mrs. Day.
Check out Procedures
Bring your book to the circulation desk to checkout.
A self checkout station will be available for use for times Mrs. Day is occupied. Directions will be posted beside the station.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE
PROPER CHECKOUT OF MATERIALS.
Online Card Catalog
Want to know if there is a book in the library you are interested in or if a book is available for checkout? Use
the Online Catalog!
Can be found at
Nga.lcdoe.org
Online Card Catalog
The Card Catalog can be accessed from any computer or device with internet access by visiting the library website. Visit nga.lcdoe.org and click library from the left menu.
You can find the link for the card catalog right on the main library page.
You can create lists called book bags in the online catalog and even reserve books.
Log on with your lunch number.
Explore the card catalog to see what’s new.
Need Help?
Libraries and research can be confusing. Mrs. Day is here to help you with these issues. If you have a question PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask! That is
what I am here for! All questions are good questions!
Let’s make this the best year ever!