Library Orientation

1. Adams Library

2. Libr arian
Ms. Alcott
Librarian’s Assistant
Ms. Guevara

3. Ms. Alcott and
Ms.Guevara
What do we do?
 Readers Advisory
 Check out books
 Order books
 Book doctor
 Shelve books
 Accelerated Reader
 Storytime

4. What is a library?
 How is it organized?
 How do you find stuff?
 Why do you come here?

5. Sections in Library
 Easy
 Fiction
 Nonfiction
 Reference
 Biography
 Magazines
 Computers
 Books in Series
 Professional Collection

6. Library Rules
 How to walk into library
 Walk
 Book drop
 Sign in
 Shelf-marker
 Library card
 Strikes on a card

7. Library Visits
 Classes
 Quizzes
 Meetings
 Storytime
 Programs
 Computers
 Check out books
 Library Award Pass
 Gifted and Talented

8. Library Cards
 Name
 Student ID Number
 Laminated (DOTS)
 How to use it……

9. Checking out Books
 First Grade – one book
 Second – Fifth Grade – two books
 Both have to be Accelerated Reader
 Freebie Book Friday, third book of
your choice on Friday!
 Overdue books
 Have to test on book you checkout
before you can get another book

10. Online Catalog
 Desk Top Icon
(Adams Catalog)
 Type in what you
are looking for
 Hit Enter

11. Taking care of Library
Books
 Pages
 Barcode
 Spine
 Keep your books in a safe place
 Do not take your books to the
restroom

12. Upcoming Library
Events
 RIF
 Inventory
 Book Fair
 Library Week
 Reading Nights
 Banned Book Week
 Children’s Book Week
 Hispanic Heritage Month

13. When can I begin
checking out
books?