The document provides information about the Wellesley High School library for the fall of 2009 semester. It introduces the library staff and resources available which include over 26 computers, scanners, cameras and digital resources. The goals are to help students identify, evaluate and utilize resources as well as use technology effectively. The library is open Monday-Thursday until 3:45pm and Friday until the same time. Various activities are offered such as a student advisory board and book clubs. The document also provides details about author Truman Capote such as his most famous works, the controversy over origins of "To Kill a Mockingbird", his book "In Cold Blood" and films about his life.

1. Welcome to the Wilbury A. Crockett LibraryAt Wellesley High SchoolFall, 2009

2. By the end of this class . . .Library resources and materialsTechnologyExpectationsProceduresActivity: Meet Truman Capote

3. Our goals for youIdentify, evaluate and utilize a variety of resources when you need informationUse technology effectively and responsibly.Read, read, read. Your choice.

4. Your goals for us

5. The StaffMs. FlahertyMs. PurnellMs. EllisMs. StravinskiMs. HolbrookMs. SriramLibrary staffTechnology department

6. Library and study hall hoursMonday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (first block access)Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Math and writing labs – check schedules posted in library.Study hall procedures

7. How to behave in a library . . .

8. Books. Are not. Obsolete.WHS catalog

9. Digital resourcesWHS reseach wikiReference sources and databases

10. Hardware26 computers (Apples & PCs)2 scannersVideo camerasDigital camerasBlank CDs/DVDs iPods

11. Extras!Student library advisory boardLounge Lizard FridaysStudent aidsLunch blockBook clubsChess and board games

12. Truman CapoteWho was he? When was he born? When did he die?What are some of his most famous works?

13. Truman Capote and Harper Lee When did Harper Lee and Truman Capote first meet?

14. What influence did Capote have on Lee and vice-versa?

15. Controversy over origins of Mockingbird?Truman Capote and psychotic killersWhat’s In Cold Blood about?

16. What was unique about Capote’s literary treatment of Hickock and Smith?