Shelf Elf
What is a shelf marker?
The shelf marker holds your place on a library shelf while you decide if you want to check a book out. The shelf marker shows you where the book belongs if you don't want the book.
What is the name of a book?
Title
How many books can you check out at a time?
Two books
What type of book contains true information?
Non-fiction
True or False
Always use a shelf marker in the library
True
A shelf marker helps show you where the book belongs if you don't want the book.
Who is the person that writes the book?
Author
How long can you keep your library books?
Library books should be returned each week when you come to the library for specials. If you want to check the book out longer, let your librarian know and she can renew the book for you.
What type of story is make believe or imaginary?
fiction
True or False
The spine of the book should always be facing you on the library book shelves.
True
Who draws the pictures for the book?
Illustrator
What noise level should students be on when entering the library?
Level zero
What is a book about a person's life called?
Biography
True or False
It is fine to check a book out for a year.
False
Return books each week when your class comes for specials. If you would like to check out the book for longer time, let your Librarian know.
What is the protective part on the outside of a book called?
Cover
What can you use to hold your place in a book you are reading?
Bookmark
How are fiction books arranged on the bookshelf in AIS?
In alphabetical order
How do your teachers say that you can you keep your books clean and neat?
Keep your books away from all you drink and eat.
What is the part of the book where you find the call number?
Spine
What do you need to do if you want to borrow your library book for more than a week?
Renew it
How are non-fiction books arranged on the book shelf?
By the Dewy Decimal order
Should you fold the corner of the book?
NO!!!!Never!!!!
This will help you find the chapter names or the page number the chapter starts on and is usually located at the very beginning or end of a book.
Table of contents
What is the name of the online system that we use to find books in the library at AIS?
Follett Destiny System
True or False
A folk tale is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation
True
Why do your teachers say that it is important to keep books away from pets?
Pets can damage books
What is a copyright date?
The year the book was published
Where do you put your books when you are returning them?
In the book drop or the book cart (both located in the library)
What is the reference section of the library?
The reference section is where you can find dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other materials that do not leave the library.
Teacher says when in the library make this choice always use your
Quiet voice
Where can you find a call number on a book?
On the spine
What is your librarians name?
Ms. Sasha, Ms. Leyla, MS. Beverly
This is the section of the library where you will find picture books.
Easy reading section
Number of computers in the library?
8
What is a call number?
The label on the outside of the books that tells you where the book should be located.
Can you spend eagle bucks that you earn at school to buy books in the library?
No, you can't
Where is the biography section located in the library?
In non-fiction section
The names of your librarians.
Ms. Sasha. Ms.Leyla, MS.Beverly
Where can you find the publisher of a book?
On the copyright page
What do you need to visit the library during your home room class time?
You need a pass or permission from your teacher
What is a graphic novel?
A book in comic-strip format with words and pictures