Hialeah Gardens High School Library Media CenterORIENTATION

Welcome to the Hialeah Gardens High School Library Media CenterLibrary Media Specialist: Ms. Anabel ParraWELCOME & BEINVENIDOS

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERGoals of the Library Media Center OrientationDemonstrate knowledge of the arrangement of the library media center and what is located in each section. Identify specific parts of books and print materials, and what is found in each part.Understand expectations and procedures in the media center – demonstrate use of correct procedures as a student at Hialeah Gardens High School.

Demonstrate knowledge of the arrangement of the library media center and what is located in each section.

Identify specific parts of books and print materials, and what is found in each part.

Understand expectations and procedures in the media center – demonstrate use of correct procedures as a student at Hialeah Gardens High School.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhatwill this presentation do for you?This presentation is designed to help you become familiar with the library media centerat Hialeah Gardens High School.You will have a chance to review information that you already know as well as learn new things.There are question and answer slides for you to practice with,that tests your ‘library lingo’ knowledge.This presentation allows you to work at your own pace andre-visit information as needed. Have fun!

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERParts of the library: How many parts do you remember?Fiction Non-fiction Biographies Reference Periodicals Computers Internet access . . . any others?

Fiction

Non-fiction

Biographies

Reference

Periodicals

Computers

Internet access

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERFiction fic·tion(fík′shən )n.Fiction books are made up. The story is imaginary, even if it is based on something that might have happened, or people who may have existed. Fiction is not real.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThis is an example of a book that is part of the fiction collection. The story is imaginary, even if some parts are based on real places, people, events, or things.The author (J. K. Rowling) made the story up.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat is true about a book in the fiction section?Fiction contains: (choose the best answer) Details about a persons life – it could be the author’slife or the life of someone else A story from the author’s imaginationTrue facts from history, nothing made upPrint only – never any images or other graphics

Details about a persons life – it could be the author’s

A story from the author’s imagination

True facts from history, nothing made up

Print only – never any images or other graphics

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERHurray!You selected the best answer which is fiction is a story from the author’s imagination.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERNon-fiction n. Non-fiction books are not pretend or imaginary. They are about things that are real. Non-fiction books can be about people, about places, about things – they can be history or geography, crafts, weather, sports, even science fair projects or dinosaurs . . .

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThis is a non-fiction book. It contains text and photographs that examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.Non-fiction often teaches you how to do things as well as providing details on a topic.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat describes a non-fiction book best?(Select the best answer) Non-fiction books are made-up. Not real. There are more pictures in non-fiction at Hialeah Gardens Media Center than there are words. Non-fiction is created from the author’s imagination. Non-fiction often teaches you how to do things as well as providing details on a topic.

Non-fiction books are made-up. Not real.

There are more pictures in non-fiction at Hialeah Gardens Media Center than there are words.

Non-fiction is created from the author’s imagination.

Non-fiction often teaches you how to do things as well as providing details on a topic.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThe best answer is non-fiction often teaches you how to do things as well as providing details on a topic.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERLibrary Media Center GuidelinesYou must have a pass signed by your teacher in order to use the LMC when you are not with one of your teachers. Make sure Ms. Parra signs your pass when you leave. As in any classroom, no food, drinks, gum,or personal electronic devices are permitted.Please work quietly so you don’t disturb other students in the LMC.Always use the main entrance to enter and leave the LMC.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTER Library Media Center Fines:There is a five cents per day per book fine for late books – please return your books on time for others to use. Or renew your books free BEFORE they are due!You will be charged a fine for lost or damaged books. The fine will be assessed according to the damage and price of the book.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERHours and Checkout of Materials:The Library Media Center is open from 7:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. You need a pass from a teacher in order to visit the library during class and lunch.You may check out 2 books for 2 weeks at a time. Or renew your books if you need more time!

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat hours will you find the media centeropen for student use?The media center is open during school hours only. Quite often the media center is open late – check with a media specialistYou must be with a teacher if you want to use themedia center, otherwise it isn’t open for students

The media center is open during school hours only.

Quite often the media center is open late – check with a media specialist

You must be with a teacher if you want to use themedia center, otherwise it isn’t open for students

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThe best answer is the media center is open during school hoursonly. You rock! Are these questionstoo easy or are you paying attention to details?

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERReview and answer question again!Hours and Checkout of Materials:The Media Center is open from :7:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. You may check-out 2 books at a time for 2 weeks.You may use the media center during lunch but must have a pass from a teacher.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERBiographybi·og·ra·phy (bī- ŏg′rə-fē )n.a biography is the written history of a person’s life written by someone else.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThis book is an account of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is written, composed, and produced by another person. (This particular book is a “photobiography”.)

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERA biography is a resource that contains(Select the bestanswer)Information about a person’s death certificate, not about the person’s life. Facts and photos about a place or time in history, not about people. Description of a person’s life; the who, what, when, where, andmaybe even the how, concerning the person the book is about.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERHurray!You selected the best answer which is a biography is a description of a person’s life; the who, what, when, where, and maybe even the how, concerning the person the book is about.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERReference Booksref"er*ence('re-f –rn(t)s n. a work (such as a dictionary or encyclopedia) containing useful facts or information.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat are reference books?Reference books usually remain in the library – they are not available for check out. But they are online!Almanacs, atlases, calculation & conversion tools, calendars, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, periodical directories, style & writing guides, literary criticisms, and more.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat are reference books?(Select the best answer)They are books you check out for pleasure reading.Reference books are usually collections of information, such as dictionaries (collections of word meanings in alphabetical order) or almanacs. Reference books and other reference material can be checked out for two weeks at a time.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERGood job again!Reference books are usually collections of information, such as dictionaries (collections of word meanings in alphabetical order) or almanacs.You’re a star!

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERPeriodical (pe·ri·od·i·cal) pîrˈē-ŏd′-ĭ -kəln. A publication issued at regular intervals of more than one day. Some periodicals are published every week, some every month, others every two months or even once or twice each year. They are produced regularly. You might think of them as “magazines”.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERPopular periodicals come in many styles, often a pleasure to look at. Lots of graphics (photographs, drawings, etc.). Articles are usually short, written in simple language.The purpose of periodicals (sometimes called magazines) is to entertain the reader, to sell products, and/or to promote a viewpoint.

Popular periodicals come in many styles, often a pleasure to look at.

Lots of graphics (photographs, drawings, etc.).

Articles are usually short, written in simple language.

The purpose of periodicals (sometimes called magazines) is to entertain the reader, to sell products, and/or to promote a viewpoint.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERWhat are periodicals?(Select the best answer)Periodicals usually have very long, very difficult to read articles in them.This type of material is published one time, unless there is a revised copy published at a later date.Popular periodicals come in many formats,often pleasing to look at. The purposeof popular periodicals is to entertain the reader.

Periodicals usually have very long, very difficult to read articles in them.

This type of material is published one time, unless there is a revised copy published at a later date.

Popular periodicals come in many formats,often pleasing to look at. The purposeof popular periodicals is to entertain the reader.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERBRAVO!The best answer is popular periodicals come in many formats, often pleasing to look at. The purpose of popular periodicals is to entertain the reader.

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERElectronic Resources/Computers The library media center has access to on-line databases. Databases are collections of information arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval. You have access to these databases in the LMC and/or in your classroom AND AT HOME!http://destiny.dadeschools.net

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERElectronic Resources(from a computer with internet access…anywhere, anytime)Grolier Multimedia EncyclopediaDestiny (LMC district catalog)Facts on FileNewsbankSIRSWorldbook Reference CenterUsername & password: miamidade

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERREFERENCE RESOURCES ONLINE:Gale databasesGale eBooks (Reference books in media center)Literature criticism onlineTesting & Education Reference CenterYour library ID, barcode, or other ID: gladiators(for all the resources listed on this page)

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERThe Gladiator Media Center is for student, faculty and staff to use and enjoy. We are here to help and assist you in locating information, using the computers and finishing your projects and assignments. Welcome to all “ybienvenidos a todos!”

HIALEAH GARDENS MEDIA CENTERCreated by AnabelParra, HGHS Media Specialist 2009