1. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
LIBRARY ORIENTATION
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

2. STAFF Mrs. Mary Albert, Librarian Ms. Kathryn Richards, Librarian
Ms. Emma Hernandez, Assistant
FRIENDLY
COURTEOUS
HELPFUL
EXPERIENCED

3. LIBRARY HOURS Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Pass required during class time

4. Library Pass Sign in as you enter Name and teacher’s name
Time you entered
Place pass in the basket
Ask librarian to sign pass before you leave

5. Finding What You Want To locate a book Click on the PAC and Internet
Click on catalog tab at top of page
Search by keyword, title, author, subject, call number, or series
Status indicates if a book is available
Double click on item to see complete record

6. Accelerated Reading Program
Every student is tested to determine the reading level through the STAR Program
Books, marked with an AR label, are chosen by reading level
Blue dots on AR books indicate a quiz is available on the computer
Notebook at the circulation desk has a list of all available quizzes

7. To Check Out Books Maximum of 3 books may be checked out
Books are due in 3 weeks (date due is stamped in back of book)
Reference books are available for 1 week check out
Magazines may be checked out for 1 week

8. Call Numbers A library is divided into smaller collections
Each collection has a unique call number which helps you locate the item easily
The call number is like the address of the book
Be familiar with the different locations of the collections and you’ll be able to locate any item

9. Collections Within the Library
Fiction - F or FIC
Nonfiction – DDS #
Biography – B
Biography Collection - BC
Reference – REF
College and Careers – C
Spanish – SP
Basic Readers – ESL
Books on Tape - CAS
Books on CD - CD
Videos - VHS
DVDs – DVD
Oversized Collection – OS
Story Collection – SC
Graphic Novels - GN

10. Identify the following collections by their call numbers
1. F B 4. CAS
HAR SMI BUSH F
POE
5. C REF ESL 8. SP F
SAT HAM ROD JON

11. Dewey Decimal System for Nonfiction books
Generalities: encyclopedias
Philosophy
Religion
Social Sciences
Language
Science
Technology
Arts and Recreation
Literature
History

12. FINES
5 cents for each school day ($.05)

13. Printing Fees Black & white printing - $.05 per page
Color printing - $.25 / page; available only by request
Copier - $.10 per page

14. On-line Databases
InfoTrac – magazine database and some reference books
Discovering Collection – wide variety of reference books (contained in InfoTrac database)
World Book On-line Encyclopedia
WebPath – Found in the PAC
Opposing Viewpoints – articles on controversial subjects
Facts On File – A collection of useful databases on a variey of subjects
Culturegrams – Useful information on countries & US states
Newsbank – Albuquerque Journal, Las Cruces Sun-News, & Roswell Daily Record

15. Library Rules Students will respect others
A quiet atmosphere will be maintained
Food and drinks are not allowed
Sign in to use a computer at the front desk
Materials and equipment must be used with care
Best behavior is expected
One person per computer

16. Guidelines for Internet Use
Internet forms are distributed and collected by English teachers
Computers may not be used until Internet form is signed and returned
Internet is for educational purposes only
Save work on a jump drive

17. Guidelines
The following are not allowed: chat rooms, music videos, chain letters, and pornography
Violating any rules may result in losing library privileges

18. School Supplies for Sale in Library
Spiral Notebook - $1.50
Black Ink Pens - $.50
Mechanical Pencils - $.50
Eraser (Large) - $.75
DVD - $2.00
Paper - $1.50
Report Covers - $.50.
Poster Board - $.75
Index Cards - $1.00
Pocket Folders - $1.00
CDRW - $2.00

19. Playaways Audio books in an MP3 format Requires use of earbuds
Earbuds - $1.00 each or use your own
See display at front desk

20. Welcome to the Santa Teresa High Library
We are here to help you find what you need to do your best work –
Please ask for help!