Library Rules
What is the kind of voice should you use in the library?
a quiet or inside voice
What can you do if you are not finished with your book and it's time to return it?
Renew it
Where are the "everyone" books located?
Inside (and on one side of) the U
What are the two main types of books in our library?
fiction and nonfiction
What is the call number?
This is what we call the "address" of the book - it tells you where the book lives in the library
What is one place where it is safe to keep your library book?
backpack, a table, or book bin/shelf
What is the length of time you get to borrow library books?
2 weeks
Fiction books are where the author has created the story from his/her imagination
How can we tell a book is a work of fiction using the spine label?
The spine label will have "FIC" followed by the author's 1st 3 letters of their last name.
What is the person who writes books called?
The Author
What is the speed limit in the library?
Walking feet
True or False? You should let your friends borrow your library books.
False! You are responsible for your books - have your friend check it out next!
What type of books are non-fiction books?
Books that contain factual information
How can we tell a book in our library is a Non-Fiction book by using the spine label?
The spine label will use the Dewey Decimal System number and then the author's 1st 3 letters of their last name
How do we find out how many chapters are in a book?
Use the Table of Contents
Where and how do you typically go once you have entered the library?
Sit quietly at a table
When you are ready to check out, where do you bring your books?
To the circulation desk or check out computer
What happens at the circulation desk?
It's where you check out and return books
What types of books are in the biography section?
Biographies are true books about people's lives
What is the body part that a book and a person have in common?
The spine is the center of the book cover, that holds the pages in place.
How many books can you check out at a time?
It depends on your grade level. 6th grade = 6 books
True or False? You must keep your library book until it is due.
False. You can bring it back when you are finished, even if it's before the due date.
If a book has an E on it's call number, what type of book is it?
an "Everybody" or picture book - it's good for everyone
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
This is the name of the system we use to organize the non-fiction books in the library.
When searching for a book to check out, what should you use to remember where a book was on the shelf?