Entering the Room
What is the proper way to enter the room?
Quietly walking to a seat at one of the tables or to the reading carpet in the library as directed by the Librarian.
How should I mark my place in my library book?
With a bookmark.
Bookmarks are at the checkout desk.
Where should I put the books I'm bringing back to the library if I forgot to put them in the classroom library cart?
Bring them to the circulation desk when it is time to check out books or put them in the book drop.
DO NOT LEAVE THEM ON THE TABLES OR ELSEWHERE IN LIBRARY.
What voice level should you use when entering the library?
Level zero = quiet.
How long are you allowed to keep your library books?
3 books for 1 week BUT BOOKS CAN ALWAYS BE RENEWED. IF A PERSON HAS A HOLD ON A BOOK THEN IT IS THEIR TURN.
What should I bring to the library with me?
Nothing except the books I am returning or renewing.
Books should be renewed by placing them in the renewal bag in the morning. Books that are being returned should be placed in the library cart in the classroom.
What should I always do before reading my library book?
Make sure your hands are clean.
What do you use to keep the shelves neat?
A shelf marker
DO NOT USE THEM AS SWORDS. YOU WILL USE YOUR RIGHT TO CHECK OUT BOOKS IF YOU DO.
DO NOT RUN THEM ACROSS THE SPINES OF BOOKS.
What voice level should you use when you are doing work with a partner.
Level one = inside voices.
What should you do if you are not finished reading your book?
Put the book in the renewal bag.
What should my voice level be when I am entering the library?
Zero = quiet
Where should I keep my books when I take them home?
In my backpack or in a safe spot.
Where should you put books if you find them in the wrong place?
Put them on the library circulation desk.
Use this voice level when you are speaking to the entire class.
Level two - inside voice
RESPECT
What should you do once you have checked out your book (s)?
Sit quietly and read.
Where do you put your book in your classroom when you have finished reading it?
In your classroom library book return cart.
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
It is my responsibility. What if the other person loses your book? You will have to pay the replacement charge.
How should you stand when you are waiting at the circulation desk to check out your books?
Quietly and patiently with the barcodes of the books facing up and your shelf marker barcode facing up.
Use this voice level when we have an emergency drill.
Level zero = quiet.
What will happen if you lose or damage a book?
You will have to pay for it.
Should you sit in your assigned seat?
Yes, each student has an assignment seat in the library which they should sit at upon entering.
What should I keep my book away from?
Food, drinks, pets, small children, glue, paint, markers, crayons, pens, pencils and scissors.
IF A BOOK IS DAMAGED DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT YOURSELF...BRING IT TO YOUR LIBRARIAN
What should you do while the rest of the class is checking out books?
READ QUIETLY
What should the voice level be during independent reading time?
Level zero=quiet
Why is it important to take care of library books and return them on time?
So other students can read them too.
What happens if I run, push or engage in any kind of horseplay in the library?
You will be asked to leave!
How can I protect my library books from a leaky water bottle in my back pack?
Put in in a plastic bag first.
What are similar words (synonyms) for these words.
Book drop
Check out
Renew
Return
Take out
Take out again
What is the voice level while waiting in line for book check out?
Voice level+1
How should you treat the Research Computers and those in the Computer Lab?
Just like books, take care of all computer equipment. No food or drink in the library or computer lab.
RESEARCH COMPUTERS MAY BE USED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. REMEMBER OTHER STUDENTS ARE WAITING TO USE THEM.
HOW TO PUT A BOOK ON HOLD?
Username is your computer lab username.
Password is your full last name.