The document provides an orientation for students on how to use the Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School Library Media Center. It describes the different sections of the library including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, reference, periodicals, and computers/internet access. It explains what types of materials can be found in each section. The document also outlines the guidelines, hours of operation, checkout procedures and available electronic resources for students to use.

1. Hialeah-Miami LakesHigh School Library Media Center ORIENTATION

2. WELCOME & BEINVENIDOS Welcome to the Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School Library Media Center Library Media Specialist: Mrs. Gloria Flores

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

7. Non-Fiction

8. Biographies

9. Reference

10. Periodicals

11. Computers

12. Internet access . . . any others?

13. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Fiction 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.

14. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER This 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.

16. True facts from history, nothing made up

18. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Non-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 . . .

19. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER This 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.

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

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

24. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Library Media Center Guidelines You must have an official yellow pass signed by your teacher in order to use the LMC when you are not with one of your teachers. 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.

25. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES 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 without penalty 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.

26. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Hours and Checkout of Materials: The Library Media Center is open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. You need a pass from a teacher in order to visit the library during school hours. You do not need a pass before and after school. You may check out 5 books for 2 weeks at a time. Or renew your books if you need more time!

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

30. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Review and answer question again!Hours and Checkout of Materials: The Media Center is open from :7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. You may check-out 5 books at a time for 2 weeks. You need a pass from a teacher in order to visit the library during school hours. You do not need a pass before and after school.

31. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Biography bi·og·ra·phy (bī- ŏg′rə-fē )n. a biography is the written history of a person’s life written by someone else.

32. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER This 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 “photo-biography”.)

33. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER A 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, and maybe even the how, concerning the person the book is about.

34. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Hurray! 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.

36. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER What are reference books? Reference books are available for check out overnight. They are online also! Almanacs, atlases, calculation & conversion tools, calendars, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, periodical directories, style & writing guides, literary criticisms, and more.

37. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER What 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.

38. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Good 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!

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

42. Articles are usually short, written in simple language.

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

46. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Electronic 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

47. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Electronic Resources (from a computer with internet access…anywhere, anytime) Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Destiny (LMC district catalog) Facts on File Newsbank Username & password: miamidade SIRS Worldbook Reference Center

48. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER REFERENCE RESOURCES ONLINE: Gale databases Gale eBooks (Reference books in media center) Literature criticism online Testing & Education Reference Center Your library ID, barcode, or other ID: Trojans (for all the resources listed on this page)

49. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER The HML 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 “y bienvenidos a todos!”

50. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES MEDIA CENTER Created by Mrs. Flores, HML Media Specialist 2010