Using a shelf marker
Where can you find the shelf markers?
On the circulation desk.
How should you move when it is your turn to check out?
Walk.
What does "humor" mean?
Funny stories
Where can you find books about sports?
Beneath the soccer ball and basketball.
Where can you find the library rules?
They are the orange signs on the wall
What do you do with your shelf marker when you want to look at a book?
Put the shelf marker next to the book, then pull the book off the shelf, so that the shelf marker takes the place of the book.
Name 3 things you should not do while looking for a book.
run, play, slap shelves with the shelf marker, hit other students with a shelf marker, stand around and talk, yell, etc.
What does "nonfiction" mean?
True facts will be found in the book.
Where can you find books about animals?
Beneath the teddy bear.
Where can you find the hand signs?
They are the green signs on the wall.
What do you do with your shelf marker when you are ready to check out?
Put it back in the container on the circulation desk.
How can you choose a book that is right for you?
a. find a genre you like
b. read the title of the book on the spine
c. read a few pages
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What does "Sci-fi" mean?
Science fiction
Where can you find books about space?
Below the model of the sun, earth, and moon.
What does SOAR stand for?
Safety first
Organization
Accept responsibility
Respect
How should you place your book back on the shelf if you don't want it?
Your friend wants to read your library book when you're done. What should you do?
Bring the book back to the library, and have your friend check it out, so that if they lose or damage the book, you don't get in trouble for it.
Describe the mystery genre.
A fictional story where a crime happens, or a person/item goes missing, and someone tries to figure out what happened by following a series of clues.
Where can you find books about art (including cooking, crafts, and music)?
Beneath the Mona Lisa.
Which of the classroom rules would you be following by taking good care of your library book?
Rule number 5: respect yourself, others, and your school
What should you do if you changed your mind about what book you want to check out, but you have already removed your shelf marker?
Bring both books to Mrs. Hare.
What does it mean to "renew" a book?
Bring it with you to the library, but keep reading it for another week.
Describe the historical fiction genre.
A made up story that takes place during a real event in history.
Where can you find books about vehicles?
Beneath the dump truck.
Name 3 rules for centers.
No switching centers, share with others at your table, use kind words, use a quiet voice, stay in your seat unless it is your turn to check out, treat the materials with respect (no throwing or stealing, and clean up neatly)