The Library
Who is the media specialist?
Mrs. Jung
Where do you return books?
On the counter when you first enter the library.
What section can everyone check out books from?
The easy or picture book section
Where can I look to find the title, location, and status of a book?
The computer (Destiny)
What is a shelf marker?
What you use to keep the place of a book you pull from the shelf to look at. You return them to the basket after checkout.
What do you do after you check out your books?
Sit and read quietly until class is ready to leave.
How many books can you check out at one time?
1st Grade: 1
2nd Grade: 2
What is the fiction section?
Make believe stories that have chapters
What is a tool in Edutone that you can use that reads books to you?
Tumblebooks
How do you know that a book is just right for you?
When I read the first page of the book, I don't miss more than 5 words.
Who are two people I can ask when I need help in the library?
Mrs. Jung, Mrs. D, or a friend
How long do you get to keep the books you check out?
Two weeks
What is the nonfiction section?
The section of the library with true or factual books
Where can I find Destiny?
On the school's website
How do you behave in the media center?
Always walk, use quiet voices, and treat people respectfully.
What do you need to come to the library between 7:30 and 7:45 or after announcements?
A media center or library pass
How do I check out a book that is always checked out by other students?
Let Mrs. D or Mrs. Jung know my name and the title to put it on "hold"
What is the biography section?
The section of the library with books about real people's lives
What should I do if I want to use a website in the classroom, computer lab, or the media center?
Ask my teacher or other adult in charge
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
It is how nonfiction books are arranged
What time does the library open?
7:30 am
What do you do when a book is lost or damaged?
Pay for it or work it off
What is the reference section?
The section of the library with books like encyclopedias, atlases, or dictionaries. These books cannot be checked out.
Who should I share my computer password with?
My teacher or my parents
Who and what do you keep your books away from?
food, drinks, young siblings and pets