Library Orientation

Library Orientation An Introduction to the Dale JHS Library

Library Staff • Library Media Technician • Mrs. Turanitza • Student Aides

Library Hours 7:30- 3:30 Closed at Lunch time Pass needed Per. 1-8 Sign in at circulation counter.

Library Rules • Be considerate of other people. • Use a quiet voice. • No food, drinks or gum. • Show care when using the books and computers. • All students need a pass Per. 1-8. • Sign in at the circulation counter. • Library closed during ROAR. • READ!!!

Library Resources • Computers • Internet research • Reference – Fiction - Nonfiction • Multi-Lingual Collection • Magazines

Special Library Programs • Read Alouds • Every Friday in the library. • Bring your lunch • Hear a story read by a Dale staff member. • Reader of the week • Homework club 2:30-3:30 daily

Checkouts • Student ID required! • You may check out up to 2items for 2 weeks. • Encyclopedias are due in 2 days. • Magazines are due in 2 days. • Textbooks are due the next day • Fine for overdue items is 20 cents per school day. • Be sure to renew to avoid fines. • Charged for damaged books • Lost items are charged replacement cost.

Computers Macintosh Computers Must have student ID Sign in at circulation counter Place ID next to computer School work only 5 student computers • Appleworks (word processing) • Library Catalog • Dale Webpage • Internet 2 dedicated library catalog computers

Library Webpage • Dale Library Home Page • There are several specialized databases to help you with your research • Careers and Colleges

Copying • Student copier • Black & white only • 10 Cents a page

Dewey Decimal System • 000 General Works • 100 Philosophy • 200 Religion • 300 Social Sciences • 400 Language • 500 Sciences • 600 Technology • 700 The Arts and Recreation • 800 Literature • 900 Geography and History • 92 Biographies • 920 Collective Biographies • Special Collections • Fic Ref ML

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Library Orientation