Book Care
What should you do if the books have fallen over on the shelves?
Put them back on the shelf.
What genre is a story about magic, dragons, or wizards?
Fantasy
What is the name of the page that tells who wrote the book?
Title Page
What should you do when you enter the library?
Choose a book
What is the word for a book’s special number that helps you find it on the shelf?
Call Number
Where do you look if you want a book about animals?
Nonfiction
True or False: It’s okay to fold the pages to mark your spot.
False: Dog earing pages can damage books.
What do you call a true story about a person's life?
Biography
What do you call the list of chapters in a book?
Table of Contents
Can you run in the library?
No
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What is the name of the place where you check out books?
Circulation Desk
If you want a picture book where do you go?
Everybody section
What can you use to remember where a book goes back on the shelves?
Use a shelf marker
Which genre tells stories about crimes or puzzles to solve?
Mystery
What part of the book do you read to find out what the book is about before you start?
Back of the book or Blurb
Why should you use your inside voice in the library?
This is a green space, it should feel like a relaxed and calming environment and students should be able to read when they are finished checking out.
What do you call a book that has information and facts?
Nonfiction
If you want a book about famous people, where do you look?
Biography
All of the books have labels and barcodes. What are they used for?
The barcode is so that you can check the book out and the label shows where the book belongs in the library.
What kind of book uses real events and people to create a made up story?
Historical Fiction
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What is the purpose of the “preface” or “introduction” in some books
Introduces characters, places and people that are important to the book. Usually it is a glance into the future or the past and is meant to hook the reader
Why is it important to follow the library’s rules about borrowing and returning books?
So that other students can enjoy books.
Where is a call number located?
On the spine
Where can you find audiobooks or e-books?
On the OPAC or Destiny Discover
What are three important steps you should take to protect a library book from damage?
Wash your hands before reading, use a bookmark, turn the pages slowly, keep the book in a safe place, keep the book away from pets, return the book when you are finished
Describe the main differences between fantasy and science fiction genres.
Fantasy includes magic, supernatural forces or mythical beings and Science Fiction is based on science, technology and extensions of real science concepts (ex: black holes are time travel).
What is an index, and how does it help you use a nonfiction book?
An index is located at the back of the book and is a list of topics in the book in alphabetical order with page numbers. It is used to locate information quickly when researching so you do not have to read the entire book.
What should you do if you accidentally damage a library book, and why is honesty important?
Bring it directly to Ms.Barberi so that it can be fixed and added back to the library. Honesty is important because we want to be responsible readers.
Explain the difference between a “catalog” and a “database” in a library.
A Catalog is the list of books we have here in the Library. A Database is where we go to do research.
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What does OPAC stand for?
Online
Public
Access
Catalog