The document provides an orientation for new students on the library rules, staff, resources and services. It introduces the librarian, Ms. Trapani, and library assistant, Ms. Butler, who can help with book selection, research and computer questions. Students learn about the library hours, book checkout process, and types of materials available, including over 14,000 books, reference materials, audio books and technology for research. Basic rules for behavior and respecting the library are also outlined.

1. •3 or 4 people to a table, please
•1 pen or pencil per table

2. Today’s To Do’s…
•Library
Orientation
•About the library’s
staff and “stuff”
•Your FIRST LR
Library Book
Checkout!!!

3. The Basics…

4. Who IS the
Librarian,
anyway?

5. A Little about
Ms. Trapani
•LR Librarian for 11
years (best job on
earth!)
•My favorite things
•My personality
•My expectations
•See me with ANY
book, research, or
computer questions!

6. In a nutshell,
To make your
lives EASIER !

7. Another Person Who Can
Help Make Your Lives
Easier…
•Library Assistant
•Ms. Butler
•Will help you with:
•Book selection
•Research projects
•Computer questions

8. When is the
Library Open?

9. See Me for Book Checkout,
Book Return, or Computer
Questions…
•***During Advisory
(with a pass)
•A few minutes before
and after school
•During class (with a
pass), but PLEASE
peek first!

10. About Book
Checkout…

11. 1. “Do I need a library card?”
2. “How many books can I
take out at once?”
3. “How long can I keep a
book?”
4. “What happens if a book
gets lost?”

12. You will also visit the
Library…
•For Research
Projects (presentation,
then independent work)
•Different than
Elementary School
Library
•Teachers request
library time

13. What kind of “stuff”
does the Library
have?

14. Technology ONLY
for Research and other
Schoolwork…
•Library Website!
•Click LR Library under School Resources
on LR eChalk page
•12 computers
•Internet
•Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.
•Online Databases
•Color and Black & White
printers
•Laptop carts (for classroom use)

15. Books
for School Assignments and Just for
Fun…
•Tons of books
(about 14,000)
•Topics such as…

16. A Quick Tour…
•Fiction
•Graphic novels
•Favorite series
•Mysteries, Historical Fiction, etc.
•Reference
•Dictionaries
•Encyclopedias
•Non-fiction
•Sports, cars, countries, animals,
historical events, etc.
•Biographies
•Audio Books
•On tape and CD

18. 6
Ridiculously Simple
RULES…

19. #1
All other school rules also
apply in the library.
•Absolutely NO:
NO
lateness, food, drink, coats, electronic devices, etc.

20. #2
Don’t be RUDE!
•No calling out
•No whispering/talking
•No profanity/disrespectful language
•Be nice to each other!

21. #3
No violence of any kind!
•No hitting, poking, pushing, etc.
(even if you’re “just playing”)

22. #4
Treat objects in the
Library with care &
respect.
•No drawing on desks
•No tearing books
•Follow computer usage rules

23. #5
Be on time and ready
to work.

24. #6
Return all library books
on time or early.

25. In case you forget…
•All 6 library rules can
be summarized with
ONE word…

26. Consequences…
1. Warning
2. Call home
3. Detention
4. Loss of library
privileges

27. Hope you paid attention!
It’s time for a
POP QUIZ!

28. Each table gets a
“Scavenger Hunt.”
Work together!
The first table to answer ALL
questions wins a prize!!!

29. How to Choose the Right
Book…
•Ask for a suggestion
•Use the OPAC
•Scan the shelves
•Read the summary
•“3 Finger Rule”
(One book limit today)

30. Start the year
off right--

31. Slide Show Created By:
• Ms. Trapani
• Librarian
• Lawrence Road Middle
School
• ptrapani@uniondaleschools.org