Library Rules
True or False: Food is allowed in the library.
What is FALSE? Food is not allowed in the Library
Should you ever put books back on the shelves?
What is yes? If you decide not to borrow a book, re-shelf it where you found it.
True or False: Book spines should always be facing out on a bookshelf?
What is True? Spines are facing out so everyone can read their titles and see the spine labels.
Who is the librarian at Ellengale PS?
Who is Ms. Hall?
When you are finished with a checked out book and you want to return it, how do you do that?
What is scan the barcode at the check-in computer by the door, then gently place it in the book return slot, spine first?
The number of physical library books you can have checked out at one time.
What is two?
Should you re-shelf a book if you've forgotten where it came from?
What is no? Never put a book back in a random spot. This effectively makes it a "lost" book. Ask Ms. Hall for help, or put it in the book return bin so she can re-shelf it in the correct spot.
What books are organized using Numbers?
What are the Non-Fiction books. They are organized by the Dewey Decimal System.
True or False: Water or juice is NOT allowed in the LLC?
What is True? Drinks are not allowed in the LLC. Leave water bottles and drinks in your classroom.
If you look down the hallway towards the LLC and see a RED light, what does that mean?
What is that the LLC is closed?
During a fire alarm, where should students go?
What is exit through the library door, walk down the hallway and exit through the recess doors then walk to your class and join their line outside?
How long is the loan period on a book you check out?
What is TWO WEEKS?
Where can you find books about Orange Shirt Day?
Where is the Indigeneity section?
How do you borrow a book?
What is scan your library card, or type in your student number at the check-out computer, scan the book's barcode, then press the "esc." key on the keyboard?
If you look down the hallway towards the LLC and see a GREEN light, what does that mean?
What is that it is an OPEN WORK period. Students can come to the LLC to exchange books, stay and read, or stay and work.
Is running and loud talking permitted in the library?
What is No? Libraries are quiet spaces for everyone to enjoy. Also there is no place to run, we're not in the gym.
True or False: Should you lend your library book to your friend?
What is FALSE? You are responsible for your library books.
Where are the fiction books reserved only for intermediate (grade 7 & 8) students?
Where are the shelves opposite the LCD projector screen?
Can I read books online?
What is Yes? You can read e-books or listen to audio books online through Destiny Discover.
If you look down the hallway towards the LLC and see an ORANGE light, what does that mean?
What is that it is a quiet and quick book exchange period. Ms. Hall, or another teacher, is working with students or a class. You can come and return books and borrow books without disturbing the students in the LLC. You can't stay or be disruptive.
True or False: You are not allowed to take out books if you have overdue books?
What is True? If books are overdue. You cannot take out new books.
Can students come to the library on their own to take out books?
What is yes? If the LLC is open for book exchange, or if it is a work period, students can come on their own WITH PERMISSION from their teacher.
How are all the fiction books organized in the LLC?
What is by style and genre? Picture Books, favourites for our younger readers, Graphic novels (Manga), "A Kid's Book About", chapter books, novels (science fiction, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy fiction, adventure fiction, humourous fiction, etc.), and featured books.
How do you renew a book you've already checked out?
What is scan it again at the check-out computer? This will give you ONE MORE week from the date of your renewal. After that, it must be returned.
Can Ms. Hall, or another staff member ask you to leave the LLC at any time?
What is yes? If you are not able to follow the rules or if you are disruptive, disrespectful, destructive, or misusing the space, you will be asked to leave for the day. You are welcome again any other day to be and do better.