Welcome to the Media Center Media Center Orientation

Welcome to the Media Center

Media Center Orientation Stockbridge Middle School 2002 -2003 School Year Mrs. Youmans

The Staff ¬ Mrs. Youmans Mrs. Shumate If you need help, just ask.

Where to find things in the Media Center

Magazines ¬ Current Magazines are kept on wall in the red folders. ¬ Back issues kept in storage (see staff if needed) ¬ Not available for checkout ¬ Research magazines in Media Center ¬ Copies of articles can be made for $. 05 a copy.

Reference ü Located on back wall. ü Encyclopedias located on bookshelves in the middle of Reference area ü Reference may not be checked out ü (Permission for overnight checkout may be granted with teacher approval) See Staff ü Copies of articles can be made for $. 05 a page.

Respect Others üTables are for Students doing research. üQuiet please.

Keep the Library Neat ü Put materials back where you got them before leaving the Media Center. ü If you are unsure of where the item came from , put it on one of the black carts.

Fiction and Nonfiction ¬ We encourage students to check out books for classroom and pleasure reading ¬ Two books per student for two weeks ¬ Fines are $. 05 a day (not counting holidays and weekends)

Extras ¬ GSIS Computer for Careers through the Guidance Dept. ¬ Video Editing and Viewing Room

More Extras ¬ IMac for Imovies and Multimedia Projects ¬ WSMS News Room

Computers ¬ Computers are available for: – – Research Looking up a book Typing Multi-media Projects ¬ We have: – – – GALILEO OPAC Accelerated Reader Groliers Encyclopedia Office

To Get on The Internet Stockbridge Middle School Handbook Acknowledgment- Parent Student's Name Homeroom Teacher Date Grade I have received and read a copy of the 2002 -2003 Henry County Student Handbook and local school supplements, if applicable, from the above named student. I understand that any questions from my children or me can be directed to the school principal or superintendent. You must have a copy of this form signed by your parents

Acceptable Use Policy Electronic Communications System The Internet Safety Policy and school system measures are designed to address safety and security when using direct electronic communication. Electronic resources are defined as the following: Internet, World Wide Web (WWW), online services, networked information, licensed software, telecommunication resources, and all hardware on which it is being accessed. All users are expected to abide by the accepted electronic resources rules to include (but not limited to) the following: 1. Follow school system regulations which concern use of electronic resources (i. e. , will not damage computers, will respect the privacy of other users' files, will follow the directions of staff, will not be wasteful of resources).

2. Comply with network policies (i. e. , student and staff logins). 3. Use the Internet for appropriate educational purposes. 4. Use electronic resources only with permission of designated school system staff. 5. Respect and uphold the copyright laws (i. e. , giving credit to the rightful author and not distributing protected material or software). 6. Immediately report any security problems or violations of these conditions to appropriate school system staff. 7. Do not use language that is obscene, insulting, purposely inaccurate or offensive to others. 8. Do not access inappropriate materials or show others how to access them.

9. Do not disseminate personal information regarding minors or staff members. 10. Do not transmit computer viruses or any other malicious programs. 11. . Do not intentionally damage or unlawfully disrupt Internet/WWW services or hardware/software that provides the delivery of electronic resources. Failure to abide by this Board policy and administrative procedures governing use of the school system's electronic resources may result in the suspension and/or revocation of system access. Additionally, student violations may result in discipline up to and including long-term suspension, expulsion and/or appropriate legal action.

The Henry County School System has taken precautions, which are limited, to restrict access to controversial materials, however, on a global network it is impossible to control all. Materials and a user may accidentally or purposely discover controversial information. Use of any information obtained via electronic resources is at the risk of the user. The Henry County School System makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The Henry County School System will not be responsible for any damages the user may suffer, including loss of data or cost incurred from a commercial service. The system will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through any telecommunication or electronic resource. 2001 -2002 Henry County Secondary Student Handbook

Checkout Procedures ¬Come in Quietly ¬Pick a book out from the shelf ¬Go to Checkout Counter

¬Find your library card in file on counter ¬Give book and card to Mrs. Shumate or Mrs. Youmans

2 weeks ¬Take your book, leave your card ¬Remember to return your book on time!

Prices and Items for Sale ¬ Copies- $. 05 a page ¬ Fines- $. 05 a day ¬ Poster Board- $. 50 ¬ Printing- $. 05 for Black and White $. 10 for color per page ¬ Paper for letters-$. 05 a letter (Bring your own paper and it’s FREE) Don’t forget your money. Bring change, $1 or $5. We cannot guarantee to have change for anything larger