Library skills
The program that we use to find a book in this library
Catalog, DHCAT, DECAT, OPALS
When do you pay a fee for a book?
If the book is gone forever or damaged beyond use
What is the Caldecott award given for?
Illustrations/pictures
How are Fiction Books organized?
By the author's Last name
I need a book, but I'm not free when the library is open. What do I do?
Email Mrs. Oliver
What is a nonfiction book?
A book written with true facts
Libraries are typically:
Quiet
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 cat's name?
Rob Anybody
How many years of college, starting after high school, does it usually take to become a certified librarian?
6 on average (4 years of undergraduate and 2 or 3 in graduate school)
Books in this genre often involve magical worlds, mythical creatures, and adventures.
What are fantasy books?
Up front, we have books with lots of pictures and dialogue in speech bubbles. What are those called again?
Graphic novels
Where do we turn our library books back in?
The book drop outside the door, or just hand them over to Mrs. Oliver or Mrs. Davidson!
Fun fact - books can be returned to either the elementary or MS/HS library since I am in both places every day!
What's one thing that can make eating in the library no longer allowed?
Leaving trash/crumbs for Mrs. Oliver to clean up
What is the book award for authors of children's books?
The Newbery Medal
What are biographies?
True stories written about a person's life by someone else
Can you checkout books that are on display?
YES
What's the code on the spine (that refers to the book's shelving location) called?
A Call Number
How do you tell if it is a Nonfiction Book?
The call number has numbers, not just letters
In this library, all of the fiction books for 6-12 are shelved together (True or false)
False
What is Historical Fiction?
Stories that are set in the past (during a real time/place), but with imaginary characters or plots.
What book is most often stolen from public libraries?
Guinness Book of World Records