Fun with Fines
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Each day that your book is late, a fine will be applied by the computer. How much per day?
What is 5 cents per day.
100
How long can you keep the book that you just checked out?
Two weeks.
100
True or False: Junior High Students are restricted to the "Junior High Section" of the library.
FALSE! (We don't have one...so plan to make good choices)
100
True or False: there is a library website.
TRUE. Duh.
100
Mrs. Reinitz graduated from which high school?
HHS! (former cheerleader!)
200
What can you do to stop the computer from adding to the fine amount each day?
What is "renew" or "return"?
200
Can you renew a library book?
Yes, when you renew you get two more weeks.
200
True or False: Walking into the library and asking, "Mrs. Reinitz, do you have any books about _________?" will ensure that Mrs. Reinitz loves you a lot.
False. Mrs. R. has been trained to reply, "Gee, I don't know...have you checked the online catalog?" Mrs. Reinitz is always TRULY impressed by those who try to help themselves a little first.
200
What's the BEST place online to find out what books are in this library?
Online catalog. (located on the library website...which is located on the school website.)
200
Ms. Harris is on Twitter.
Absolutely.
300
True or False: A book must be present in order to renew it.
What is FALSE!
300
True or False: You will need your school ID in order to check out a book.
False. You will need to tell the librarian or aide your NAME (in a nice, clear voice).
300
What is the name of the state law that requires school librarians to ONLY buy books that are suitable for 13 year olds.
There isn't one. This is a junior-SENIOR high school library. Be prepared to choose wisely.
300
True or False: If you need to cite your source, the only way to do that is to memorize the patterns and write them out by hand.
FALSE. Use our citation builders.
300
What is the name of Mrs. Reinitz' new puppy? A. Dewey Decimal B. King Charles C. ???
What is ???
400
True or False: If you ignore your fine notices, eventually Ms. Harris' computer will forget.
FALSE! Like elephants, computers never forget. f all else fails, we'll get you at registration or at graduation.
400
True or False: if there is no librarian or library aide present, you are out of luck and you'll have to wait until they get back before you can have a book.
FALSE. Use a self check-out slip.
400
What do you think? Racking up library fines makes you look cool.
Racking up library fines makes you look like a grade schooler who can't remember his milk money.
400
Ms. Harris and her family have a special Christmas theme each year...what is it?
Harry Potter: Christmas at Hogwarts.
500
I can't believe they're holding me up for a dime!!! What does the library do with all the fine money anyway?
What is "send the librarians on a summer cruise?" NO, NO... real answer: "What is buy more books?"
500
You can request a "HOLD" on any item that you want...even if it comes from a different library.
TRUE. We can place holds for our books, HPL, and dozens of libraries around central Illinois. Free. Delivered to your classroom.
500
Yes, no, or maybe: The library is a great place to escape from your studyhall.
Maybe. Are you A: in here fooling around and annoying us? B: finding a book and reading quietly? A gets you a one-way ticket back to SH. B gets you a nice place to kick back and relax.
500
What is contained in our database and what is it called?
A database is a collection of sources and materials including reference books, MAGAZINES, photos, and other materials. Ours is called EBSCO.
500
Which librarian likes fantasy/sci-fi?
Who is Ms. Harris?
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