Library Organization
What does "E" in the call number stand for?
"Everybody Books" - Picture Books
What is the organizational system used in the library called?
The Dewey Decimal System
How would I search for a book by the title in the Library Catalog?
Type the title into the search bar and select "Title" (or select "Title" in the drop down menu of Power Search"
True or False? There is no running, tag, hide and seek, etc., in the library?
True...to a point.
We will have days where we are playing games that will get active, but usually yes, I do not want to see any of these behaviors.
True or False? When I take a quote from an article or website, I must credit the site.
True.
What does the "F" in the call number stand for?
"Fiction Books"
Which book should come first on the shelf?
599.01 AND
550.03 ZAP
550.03 ZAP
"550" comes before "599"
How would I search for a book by the author in the Library Catalog?
Type the name into the search bar and select "Author" (or select "Author" in the drop down menu of Power Search"
How many books can I take from a popular series?
One book.
True or False? When I search on the internet, I use full sentences to search most efficiently.
False. Using full sentences only works in Google. Otherwise, you are using specific phrases to narrow a search.
What does the "B" in the call number stand for?
"Biography"
Which book should come first on the shelf?
398.34 ANT
398.12 CAD
398.12 CAD
Decimal places come before letters in organization
How do I search for a series in the Library Catalog?
Type the title into the search bar and select "Series" (or select "Series" in the drop down menu of Power Search"
Where can I request a book to be added to the library collection?
The Wish List under the whiteboard.
True or False? I am able to take photos from the internet and paste them onto projects without adding anything additional.
False. You need to site your sources, this includes images.
What does a number in the call number mean? What type of book is that?
A Non-Fiction book
What section of Dewey can I find books on animals?
500s
Specifically the 590s
How do I know if the book I searched for is available in the library?
Look at copies available next to the title.
"0 of 1" means that no copies are available.
"1 of 1" means that the book is in the library.
True or False? I can eat in the library if I am away from the shelves.
False. There is no eating in the library unless given specific permission.
True or False? If I take something from the internet, and change a few words, it is no longer plagiarizing for me to use it.
False. It is still plagiarism even you change some of the wording.
What does "ER" in the call number stand for?
"Easy Readers" - Short Chapter Books
If I were looking for a book on how to draw something, which section of Dewey would I look in?
700s
Specifically the 740s
How can I search for a book that will most likely match my reading level?
Reading Level and Interest Level Fields
True or False? The library needs to be silent.
False.
PLEASE do not think the library needs to be silent. Quiet? Yes. Silent? No.
True or False? You need to check the quality of a site before you use the information from that site.
True. Anything can be posted on the internet. You have to be skeptical of everything you read on unknown sources.