Library Know-How
This is the first thing you should do when you enter the library with your class.
What is listen for directions/find the assigned meeting area?
Before taking a library book with you, you must complete this process.
What is checking it out?
This online tool lets you search the library collection.
What is the library catalog?
Stories told primarily through sequential artwork and speech bubbles are found in this area.
What is Graphic Fiction?
You need to use the bathroom while visiting the library. Name the two parts of the process.
What are sign out on the kiosk and take the yellow plastic pass?
If you move a chair or use library supplies, you should do this before leaving.
What is return them to their proper places?
Books you are finished with should be placed here rather than returned directly to the shelves.
What is the book return?
Name one useful way to search for a book in the catalog.
What is by title, author, subject, keyword, or series?
True stories and factual information presented in a graphic format belong in this area.
What is Graphic Nonfiction?
You notice that a book is damaged. What should you do?
What is tell Mrs. Waugh?
If you need help finding a book, this is the person you can ask.
Who is Mrs. Waugh?
True or false: You may check out a book for a friend using your account.
What is false?
If you are unsure of the exact title, this kind of search can help you find books about a topic.
What is a keyword or subject search?
Books read from right to left are commonly found in this collection.
What is Manga?
The catalog says a book is available, but you cannot find it. What should you do next?
What is double-check the location and call number, then ask Mrs. Waugh for help?
If you remove a book from the shelf but decide not to check it out, do this rather than guessing where it belongs.
What is ask for help or put it in the return bin?
If a book you want is checked out, you can ask Mrs. Waugh to do this.
What is place a hold?
A catalog record says a book is “In.” What does that mean?
What is the book is in the library and available for checkout?
A book centered on friendships, family, identity, or growing up would most likely be found in this genre area.
What is Relationships and Identity?
You would like to read the same book as a friend. What could you look for in the Book Besties area?
What are two copies of the same title?
Name two ways students can help keep the library welcoming and ready for others.
What are using an appropriate volume, cleaning up, pushing in chairs, handling books carefully, and/or following directions?
Besides asking Mrs. Waugh, how can you place your own hold?
What is sign in to my library account, find the title, and select the hold option?
Finding a title in the catalog is only the first step. What information helps you locate its exact place in the library?
What is its call number and sublocation?
Name four genres found in the RMS Library.
What are any four of these: Mystery, Relationships and Identity, Fantasy, Science Fiction & Dystopian, Adventure & Survival, Adversity & Overcoming, Horror, Humor, Sports, and Historical Fiction?
You find an interesting book outside the genres recommended by your quiz. Should you consider reading it? Explain.
What is yes—quiz results are starting points, not rules, and exploring a wild-card genre can lead to an unexpected match?