HHS LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER ORIENTATION

2012-2013

WELCOME TO THE LMC Mrs. Kurzel, Library Media Specialist Mrs. Schiffman, Mrs. Couzens (Health)- here

to assist certain periods throughout the day More than 7,000 materials in the

collection Hours: 7:50- 3:20

THE LMC OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR…

Doing research Recreational reading and/or magazine/book

selection Quiet study time

HOW DO I VISIT THE LMC DURING THE SCHOOL DAY?

STUDY HALL REQUEST PASS

LUNCH CLASSROOM VISITS

STUDY HALL VISITS4 Obtain a pass from the LMC~ get pass prior to scheduled

study hall.4 LMC will be open directly before and after-school for passes.4 Each study hall is limited to a certain number of visitors. Once

the sign-up sheet is full, there will be no more passes available for that period. First come, first serve.

4 Report to study hall first. When you get to the LMC, sign-in at the front desk.

4 3-4 students to each round table- sit on right-hand side of room.

4 Study hall students will remain in the LMC for the entire period.

4 Students not working will be sent back to study hall.

OPEN PERIODS WILL BE POSTED ON THE DRY ERASE BOARD BEFORE ENTERING

THE LMC DOORS.

REQUEST PASS From a Classroom:4 A signed request pass from your subject area

teacher or LMC Staff is needed.4 Report to study hall first.4 Sign-in and place your pass in the basket.

4 The LMC will attempt to accommodate request passes during closed periods.

4 Students not working will be sent back to class.

LUNCH PASS

Sign-out a Green Pass from the LMC Staffbefore lunch

Go to the cafeteria and eat your lunch first

Upon arriving to the LMC, sign-in and place your pass in the basket

Remain in the LMC for the entire period

Must be working!!

EXPECTATIONS FOR LMC USERS

The 3 Rs:

To be RESPECTFUL To be RESPONSIBLE To get RESULTS

FOOD or DRINKS Are NOT Allowed in the LMC.

* Water is permitted.

CIRCULATION GUIDELINES Sign materials out at front desk.

BOOKS ~ two weeksMAGAZINES ~ three days

REFERENCE/RESERVE~ Checked out after 9th period. Returned the following morning.

Bring your student ID!

If overdues exist, no materials may circulate. Please respond to overdue notices!

There is a charge for lost or damaged materials.

FINDING LMC MATERIALS Newspapers- Buffalo News, Hamburg

Sun, USA Today- on display by circulation desk

Magazines- Newest issue on display Books-

Search by keyword, title, author, subject, series

Get book reviews, summaries, author notesSearch from homeSearch in any classroom

LOCATION OF MATERIALS FICTION- FIC right-side when enter A-Z NON-FICTION- 900 ABC left-side when enter,

starts in back of LMC GRAPHIC NOVELS- GN small section on left-

side BIOGRAPHIES- BIO 92 or 920 wall by fish tank REFERENCE- REF lower book shelves middle DICTIONARIES- 400’s ABC- stand in back VIDEOS/DVDS- VCT, DVD- behind circ desk BOOKS ON CD, TAPE- CT, CD- behind circ desk

COMPUTER PROCEDURES Internet is for research purposes.

No gamingAsk for headphones at the Circulation

Desk

You are accountable for your actions.

Log off when finished

ACT RESPONSIBLY!

LMC ONLINE INFORMATION SOURCES~

DATABASES Biography Resource

Center Britannica Online Bridges Career Cruising CQ Researcher EBSCO (Novel

database) Issues and

Controversies

Opposing Viewpoints

School Island SIRS Researcher Student Resource

Center World Book

Encyclopedia

LMC WEBSITE Contains ALL LMC events &

information Class visit resources & links Databases Destiny~ Library Catalog Newsletter And more!

http://hamburgschools.org/Page/890

COPY MACHINE

A copy machine is available in the LMC.

Please see an LMC staff member or Library Club member

for assistance.

SCANNING AND PRINTING The LMC has a scanner available

for student and staff use. Students may choose to print to

either the B&W (4000) or the Color (4600) printer.

PLEASE ask before printing multiple pages!

LIBRARY CLUB Library Club- assigned to work/help in the

LMC during study hall periodsDuties include:

check materials in and out making copies for students assist in retrieving books & magazines organize magazine racks assist on computers/scanning pictures help decorate/set up displays shelf-read and more….

See Mrs. Kurzel if interested. Listen for an announcement for the first meeting soon!

PLEASE REMEMBER ~The Library Media Center is

an important part of the ‘Information Hub’ at HHS

and a

to success!!