Library skills
The program that we use to find a book in this library
Online Catalog
When do you pay a fee for a book?
If the book is lost or damaged.
What is the Caldecott award given for?
Illustrations/pictures
How are Fiction Books organized?
By the author's Last name
How do you check out books if no one is at the desk?
Use self-check out on the computer
What is a nonfiction book?
A book written with true facts
How are we supposed to enter the library?
Quietly
In which genre (FIC or Non-FIC) would Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid be found?
Fiction (F)
How are non-fiction books organized?
By Dewy Decimal numbers/sections
This American author wrote "The Cat in the Hat"
Dr. Seuss
What is a fictional book?
Stories that are made up from the author's imagination.
What is your librarian's name?
Mrs. McLaurin
Face the book so that the spine is facing outward.
How do you put a book back on the shelf?
Books in this genre often involve magical worlds, mythical creatures, and adventures.
What are fantasy books?
What type of books are on display usually?
Seasonal Books
Where do we turn our library books back in?
The Book Drop (NOT A TRASH CAN)
Who are you responsible for in the library?
Myself!
What is the book award for African American writers?
What are biographies?
True stories written about a person's life by someone else
Can you checkout books that are on top of the book cases?
YES
What do you use to tell where in the library a book is located?
A Call Number
How do you tell if it is a Nonfiction Book?
The spine will start with numbers, then The authors last 3 letters of their last name.
How do you ask a question in the library?
Raise your hand
What is Historical Fiction?
Stories that are set in the past (during a real time/place), but with imaginary characters or plots.
If I find damage in a library book, What should I do?
tell the librarian