Library Etiquette
The proper way to enter the library
Bonus: In addition to the proper way to enter the library, this is also a kind thing to do as well when you walk in and walk past and a certain someone that is sitting at a desk waiting for your class to arrive.
What is quietly, slowly and in an orderly fashion?
Bonus Answer:
What is say hello to Mrs. Klein?
Some examples of things I should keep my book away from so it doesn't get damaged.
What are pets, small children, drinks, water, wet weather, etc.?
This is the very next step after you have SELECTED your book.
What is go to the circulation desk (Mrs. Klein's desk) to officially check out your book?
Name the 4 MAIN sections of the library based on the type of book the library is shelved.
What is
Biography
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Everyone
Yes or No:
Do I need to see Mrs. Klein if I am just returning a library book?
What is NO?
This is the proper way to mark my place in my library book
What is a Bookmark?
How many bookmarks should we take per visit?????
You will need to do this if you can't find your library book or it is severely damaged while in your care
What is Replace or Pay for It?
I want a certain book but the book is out on loan. I should.....
BONUS: Can I do this AND still check out a book?
What is Reserve a book?
Bonus answer: YES!
Name this part of a book that both people and books both have in common and the important information that tells you where to find the book
Bonus:
What information does this area contain and what does that information tell you
What is the Spine?
Bonus answer:
Call number and where to find the book in the library
I forgot my library book at home. What will Mrs. Klein will allow me to do this on book borrow day?
What is still be able to book shop, but I will have to put give the book to Mrs. Klein to put to the side and PROMISE to bring the book I forgot back the next day?
- Do an activity
- Read a book/magazine
***** BONUS JEOPARDY *****
First thing to take off of the round table before book shopping.
*BONUS QUESTION: What is the benefit?
What is a Shelf Marker?
*BONUS ANSWER: Use of a Shelf Marks helps keep the shelves in the proper order as it marks the exact location a book goes back on the shelf should you decide you don't want to borrow it.
Sometimes Mrs. Klein is VERY BUSY on book borrow days. If you are looking for a certain book and the line at Mrs. Klein's desk is very long you should do what to properly search for the book, which is the same thing that Mrs. Klein will do....
Bonus: What information would I get when I do this?
What is use the library computer and utilize the OPALs library program?
Bonus:
- See a list of the books based on the criteria you searched for
- See if the book is available
- Get the Call Number of the book
Get a summary of the book
Amount of time you can keep your borrowed book before having to take action
What is 1 week?
BONUS JEOPARDY: DOUBLE or NOTHING:
(1) This section of the library contains what types of books/stories are considered NOT real
(2) These types of books are not real, but are shelved in the area of the library where books are real (non-fiction)
What is Fiction?
What are Graphic Novels 741.5
Another name for a Comic Book
Bonus:
Section of the library you would find them
What are Graphic Novels?
Bonus Answer:
Non-Fiction section (741.59)
Places to put returned books
What is in the mobile library cart or on the Return Return Return cart located in the library?
Library computers should ONLY be used for this
What is...
Searching for a book
To see if the book is in before looking on the shelf?
Number of books you are allowed to check out at a time
What is 1, unless you are working on a project or if Mrs. Klein is feeling nice
Type of books with a B on the spine AND organized by the person the book is about last name
What are Biographies?
Area of the library where you would find the "Who Is", "Who Was", "What Is", "What Was", "Where Is" books?
What is the Biography section
It would be okay to leave a book on the table if......
There are games and Legos in the library. I am allowed to play with them when.....
What is during indoor recess or if special permission is granted?
You checked out Harry Potter during your last book check out. You only got up to page 55. You LOVE the book and want to see how it ends. You will need to......
What is Renew?
The sections of the library (or type of books) that are organized alphabetically by the AUTHOR's last name
What are the Fiction, Non-Fiction and Everyone sections of the library?
Name some reasons you might go to the circulation desk when you FIRST walk into the library
What is:
- Renew your book
- Tell me you forgot to return your book
- You are not sure if you returned your book
- Tell me you found damage in a book
- To ask Mrs. Klein if their reserved book is ready for pick up
- You forgot to return your book during your last library visit and Mrs. Klein allowed you to book shop and put the book to the side