Post on 30-May-2018
Tour of the Media Center
Reference-use in library only
Periodicals-use in library only
Fiction
Graphic Novels
Non-Fiction
Autobiography/Biography
Picture Books
Foreign Language
Professional
Parent Resources
Order of Books: Fiction Genre
◦ Genre label is on top of the spine and there are signs atop each
shelf to help you navigate.
◦ Author last name or series
Adventure
Classics
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Humor
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Supernatural
Graphic Novels
Order of Books: Non-Fiction Dewey Decimal System
Uses a number system to classify books
by subject 000 General works, computers, mysteries of unknown, world record
books
100 Philosophy and Psychology
200 Religion, Mythology
300 Social Sciences, Government, Politics, Economics, Law
400 Language
500 Science, Math, Plants, Animals
600 Technology, Medicine, Engineering
700 Arts, Recreation, Sports, Entertainment
800 Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare
900 History, Geography, Travel
Spine Labels and Call Numbers Fiction
FIC
First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. FIC WAL
Biography
B
First 3 letters of last name of the person the book is about;
ex. B KIN
Non Fiction
Dewey Decimal Number
First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. 529.3 TRE
Reference
REF
Dewey Decimal Number
First 3 letters of authors last name; ex. REF 001.2 STI
Policies and Procedures Hours
◦ 7:30-8:00am
◦ 8:00am-8:20am All students in Homeroom; Morning Announcements
◦ 8:20am-3:10pm
Must have a signed grid during class periods
◦ No printing between during class transitions. You must go
to class first and get a pass from your teacher.
◦ You should be in class for first and last 15 minutes; 15:15
Rule
Please sign in and sign out at circulation desk
◦ Your Name, Teacher’s Name, Purpose, Time In, Time Out
No food or drink in media center
Lunch Passes Limited number given out each day they are available
◦ First come, first serve
◦ Check sign at circulation desk to see if passes are available
Must get pass from Media Specialist before 4th period; get
passes during class transitions
◦ No students permitted during lunch without a pass from
Mrs. Moore or Mr. Nealy. Passes from teachers will not be
accepted during lunch.
Pass is only good for that day
◦ Report to cafeteria, and eat lunch there. No food or drink
in media center.
◦ When finished with lunch, bring your pass to media center
and sign in. You will stay in the media center until your
lunch period is over.
◦ Return to class when lunch period is over.
Checking Out/In Materials Bring your library card and items to the circulation desk to
checkout.
Permitted to checkout two books at a time
◦ Reading Ambassadors three books at a time
Checkouts are for two weeks. Check the sign at the
circulation desk for due dates.
Books can be renewed two times
◦ If someone places the book on hold, then it cannot be
renewed
◦ In order to renew a book, you must bring the book in
One book can be placed on hold
Books should be returned to the book drop at the
circulation desk
Overdues and Fines No daily fines for overdue books
Overdue notices will be given out to your homeroom
teacher at least once a month
You will not be able to checkout if you have overdue
books or outstanding fines. Overdue books and fines
must be reconciled before checking out other books
◦ Parents will be contacted if you have severely overdue books
If a book is damaged or lost, you will be charged the
replacement cost of the book
All materials must be turned in at the end of the
school year and fines must be paid
Request New Items
Please fill out the item request form and
turn in to media specialist
Try the public library if we don’t have
what you are looking for or download the
Open ebooks app
Proper Use of Technology
Computers are for academic/school work only
and should not be used for anything other than
school related purposes
Improper use will result in consequences,
disciplinary action, and may result in you losing
your ability to access computers at school
and/or criminal charges.
Must have signed Internet Agreement form to
use devices with Internet access
Computer Use
Computers contain Internet and Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Chromebooks only contain Internet Browser
Be sure to save your work (Flash drive)
Printing
Cost
◦ No cost at this time
Print preview before printing. Ask for
help!
Only permitted to print school related
documents
Behavior & Expectations Use time wisely◦ Complete work and get back to class
◦ If you misbehave you will be sent back to class
Respect the media center◦ Clean up trash and materials, push in chairs
◦ Put books back in correct place or bring to circulation desk
◦ You are responsible for damage to books, computers, chairs, tables, etc.
◦ Treat library materials with the best of care, as they are used by everyone present and future
Respect others Media Center is a quiet, academic atmosphere
Behavior & Expectations
No running or accessing off limits areas
Students are not allowed behind the
circulation desk, in the equipment rooms,
or offices
If you need to borrow something, please
ask
No cutting through the media center to
get to class
Using the OPAC-Destiny Discover www.destinydiscover.com
◦ Type in Elite Scholars Academy
Search the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to find
materials in our media center
Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, Series searches available
or Browse by genre
Once you find a book, explore the record to find out
more about it and if its available
Also have access to Brittannica online and other
databases through Destiny Discover
Can login to see what items are checked out to you,
due dates, etc.
◦ Username=student ID number including zero
◦ Password=ccps1234
Finding Books on Your Reading and
Interest Level Lexile= Reading Level
◦ Use the color coded chart to find books in your Lexile range
Interest Level
◦ MG=Middle grades interest level (Grades 4-8)
◦ UG=Upper grades interest level (Grades 9-12)
◦ Just because a book is on your reading level does not mean it is
appropriate for you to read.
Resources:
◦ http://www.arbookfind.com/ to find reading level and interest
level information about a book
◦ https://www.lexile.com/fab/ga/ to find the Lexile level of a book
Book Campaign August through May
Follow these guidelines to complete:
◦ Receive your reading passport and keep for entire year
◦ Select and read books within your Lexile range that fit
each category for that month.
◦ Complete a summary for each book you read.
◦ Submit your summaries to Mrs. Moore for review.
◦ Earn incentives and prizes for each month you read and
complete summaries.
◦ Complete each month’s passport for the entire school
year and earn even more!
Using Galileo
http://www.galileo.usg.edu
Need password if accessing from home
Current password is motor
◦ Password changes twice a year
Access to high quality resources including
encyclopedias, articles, reference
materials, biographies, maps, flags, pictures,
and videos