Welcome to the library where the most important

Welcome to the library

where the most important rule is to

READ!

This great place is the Live Oak Library Media Center.

I am the librarian, Mrs. Watson.

This is Miss Debbie, the library clerk.

Library Class Rules Enter library silently n Follow Check In Procedures n Walk with arms folded to your seat K-2 to Kiva, 3 -5 to Library Classroom n Listen and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS the first time n Return your book(s) on time n Follow Library Procedures to Keep Books in Order and to Check Out n

Keep Books in Order Procedures n n Use AR folder to keep Library books in order Help keep shelves straight, books pulled to front of the shelves Pick up books that fall over –ask for help if you need help Change your mind about a book after your folder is out? Place book on TOP of Shelf OR on White Book Truck!!

CHECK OUT Procedures -Have AR Folder bar code and book bar codes ready -Stand still and straight -- don’t lean on circulation desk -Help us to help you! - smile, be polite

CHECK IN Procedures Scan book bar code, then look on Check-in Computer Screen. n On Check-in Computer Screen, find your name and book title n Scan next book, look for your name and title on screen n Put books on white book truck n

The Key is YOU!

Library Pass Rules n 1) Wear Library Pass around your neck n n n 2) Come straight to the Library 3) Enter silently 4) Follow Check In Books Procedures 4) Use AR folder to keep books in order, and Check Out Books Go straight back to class n Coming to the library with a pass is a privilege that you keep by n following the Library Rules, Procedures for Keeping Books in Order, Checking Out Books, Checking In Books

Rewards n n Verbal praise Eagle Bucks MORE Eagle Bucks Extra Privileges

Consequences n n n Warning Move Thinking Table – get ready to re-join us Desk by Door -Recess Reteaching/ Lowered conduct grade/Parent contact Major Referral, Parent contact, sent to office

Check Out Procedures n n You may check out ___ book(s). Books are checked out for 1 week. A book may be renewed (checked out again) if no one else requests it. When your books are checked out the most important thing to do is to find a quiet spot to. . .

READ, READ!

Where can I find… § § § § F or FIC - fiction books E - Everybody fiction books Non-fiction books (books with numbers) 92 - Biographies REF - Reference books Circulation desk Book Return Cart (where books are returned) Magazines

Where can I find the OPAC – Online Public Access Catalog? n n Look for the Destiny Catalog icon on the desktop. Click on it and it will open to where you can search for books.

Click on Catalog Tab

Our OPAC – Destiny Catalog

We need your help! Help keep shelves straight and books pulled to the front of the shelves. Push in chairs. Please put book on top of any shelf or on white book truck when you don’t know where they go.

Take good care of your books! Protect books from: Dogs that chew. Babies that tear. Food that stains. Water that ruins. Weather that damages. Don’t forget to use a bookmark to keep your place!

Don’t forget to READ!

Damaged or Lost Books If you lose a book or damage a book you must pay for it!

In order to encourage you to read, the library sponsors the following programs:

Independent Reading (AR)! üSelect a book with a colored dot that is the correct reading level. üRead the entire book. üTake a quiz on a school computer. üEarn points if you pass the quiz. üEarn prizes.

Grade Level Book Clubs More to come about these…. n

More Information n n § Listen and watch morning announcements for important library dates and information. Watch for new books on display in the library. Enjoy our visiting authors. Read Book Club books Save money to buy books at the fall and spring book fair Donate gently used books to the library—we need books for the library and for the classrooms!

Isn’t it fun to READ, READ?

Before you can check out books today, you must make this pledge to the library.

Library Pledge § § I promise to follow the library rules. I promise to return my books on time. I promise to take good care of my library books. I promise to take responsibility if something happens to my library books.

Don’t forget to. . .

. . . have fun reading!

The Key Is You!

§ Library Rules Respect yourself, respect others, and respect things in the library! § Everything has its own special place. Act in a responsible way. § Directions are to be § followed!