Entering the Room
What should you NOT bring into the library? (Hint: three things)
Food, drinks, and toys.
How should I mark my place in my library book?
A bookmark.
Once you find your books and come check them out with me, what should I do?
Sit back at your seat and read quietly.
Use this voice level when you are reading.
Once you have a book you should be at a level zero which is no talking.
If I accidentally rip my book, what should I do?
Tell Ms. Harper so that it can be fixed.
Also, if you check out a book and notice it is damaged tell me right away. That way I know the damage was there before you checked it out.
What should you bring to the library?
You only need to bring your library book(s) to be returned or renewed.
Our hands should always be what before touching the library books?
Clean!
Use this to help keep our shelves neat and to look for a book.
A shelf marker.
Use this voice level when your table is waiting to be called to check out.
Level zero (no talking) or level one (whisper)
If you're not finished with your book and want to keep it, you would need to do this.
Renew. (check it out again)
What voice level should we be at when we enter the library?
Zero.
Where should I put my books when I take them back to my classroom?
In my desk.
If you find a book on the floor or somewhere it isn't supposed to be, what should I do with them?
Bring them to Ms. Harper so it can be shelved correctly.
Always use a shelf marker when looking at a book. If you decide you do not want that book, what part is supposed to be facing you when you put it back?
For an extra 100 points, what information is on this part of the book?
The spine.
The title and author of the book.
An extra 200 points (500 points total)
Demonstrate how to use a shelf marker.
Where do we put our books when we want to return them? What should be faced up?
On counter with barcode facing up.
Why shouldn't I let someone borrow my books?
How many books should you take off the shelf at a time?
Only one!
What are we not supposed to do to books?
We do not draw, color, put stickers, rip, or throw books. Remember, the books are for everyone. Make sure we are taking care of them!
You will need to do this if you lose or damage a book.
Pay for it.
When we come to library, where do I sit?
In your assigned seat. Always.
Food and water.
What should stay on the books?
Any stickers or barcodes on the books must stay on books! Do not remove!
What do we do when looking for a book?
We are using our time wisely when looking for a book. We are not playing, running, or using shelf markers as toys.
Why should I take care of the library books?
So others can enjoy them too :)
Remember they belong to the school, treat them with kindness.