Library Resource Center (LRC) Mrs. Straessle, Teacher-Librarian Mrs. Hall, Teacher-Librarian Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Searcy, Library Assistants

Expectations Be polite Use a quiet tone of voice Do not disturb other classes that are using the library Do not use the library as a short cut Leave all backpacks by the front door or in the classroom Gum, food, drink & electronics are not allowed Cooperate with the librarian and the library assistant

Library Sign In & Out Sheet Come in quietly (planner/hall passes required) Sign in if you are not with a class

Hours & Checkout Procedure 8:20 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday 7:20 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tues. – Fri. Lunch time Closed to lunch students Need a written hall pass/planner Can check out? 3 items at a time Books & Magazines: 3 weeks How? Student ID # Due date stamp Book Returns

Overdue Materials Fines Lost or damaged items $.10 a day per item Weekdays only $3.00 or more fine or overdue = can’t checkout any materials Lost or damaged items Report lost items immediately and we will stop the overdue fine. Water or liquid damaged books = owe replacement cost of book Other types of damages -- evaluated by library staff for charges

Computer Usage Computers: educational use only– includes Internet access and email Computer settings & desktop should not be changed. If the screen is dark, tap the keyboard Do not save to the computer save to your student account, or jump/flash drive email

Services Printing Guidelines Must ask Mrs. Straessle or library assistants Check print preview to verify number of pages Copy Internet information into Word (don’t print from the Internet) $.10 per page **Violation of Computer Guidelines, School District and Board Policies will result in loss of computer privileges.

Pierce County Library Library Card – online or print form E-Sources Databases Ebooks Audiobooks Online Homework Help

My Info on Destiny Library Log in Username: Student ID number Password: First Name Initial, Last Name Initial, Birth Month, Birth Date i.e. Sam Jones, born August 7 Password: sj0807 Manage Checkouts Fines: Last year’s fines in HAC Holds Log out Be a responsible & independent patron

How to Access Destiny Library Go to PSD Website Go to Schools – Junior High – Ballou Go to Academics Go to Library Services Under Links (bottom left), click on Destiny Library Catalog

How to Access HAC (grades) Click on Internet Explorer Click on the A+ (top right) Username: student ID # Password: you set it If new to Ballou, Password: reset123

Welcome to Ballou’s Library! Push in your chairs/stools (Pinky Rule!) Turn in your paper Check out books Sit and read quietly