Checkout
During check out time, how loud should you talk to Mr. Price / Mrs. Albarran and your classmates?
A whisper.
What is the best way to care for your library books?
Keep it away from anything messy!
Where do book returns go?
In the yellow bins.
True or False: 5th grade students can take library books home.
True
True or False: If you need to pause reading but do not have a bookmark, it is okay to use any available item within reach or dog-ear a page.
FALSE. Always use a bookmark.
Where would you find the hold shelf?
Next to Mr. Price's desk.
How many library books can 5th graders check out at a time?
2 books
When looking for a book on the shelf, what can you use to mark your stopping place or a book's location?
A shelf marker.
What color are the "nevermind" bins?
Purple.
What is the name of the process for re-checking out books you are currently reading and have not returned?
Renew (ing)
True or False: When looking for books on the shelves, it is okay to move a bookend if I think the books are packed too tight.
FALSE. Do not move bookends. If you are concerned about a book or shelf being damaged, talk to a librarian!
What do the stickers on the spines of books mean?
They serve a few purposes. Some include:
1) Identifying the genre of a book.
2) Providing guidance on age group recommendations.
3) Indicating if a book is part of a series or illustrated/graphic.
If the book you have checked out has a hold, how many times can you renew it before it must be returned?
The book can be renewed ONE time.
What two things should you do if you notice a book on the shelf or one you have checked out is damaged?
1. Do not attempt to fix the book.
2. Tell a librarian (Mrs. Albarran or Mr. Price).
On your table you will find a book. These books have stickers that say "FIC" followed by 3 letters. What do these 3 letters mean?
They are the first 3 letters of the author's last name and help indicate its location on the shelf.