Welcome to the Phoenixville Area Middle School Library Staff Ms. Turk, Librarian Mrs. Hopta, Library Clerk

Come to the Library! When? Hours Hours Every school dayEvery school day from 7:35 am until 2:50 pmfrom 7:35 am until 2:50 pm

Using the Library! How? Either with your class Either with your class for research or book exchangefor research or book exchangeOR With a pass : With a pass : -You will need a pass from a teacher or staff member to enter the library

Using the Library! How? With a pass : With a pass : -For RECAP period: you will need to get a pass from the library before the start of RECAP period Sign up for a RECAP pass at Mrs. Hopta’s RECAP Window

For RECAP - Computer Use You will be assigned a computer number You will be assigned a computer number Computers are available on a first come first serve basis. Computers are available on a first come first serve basis. Only 1 printer – at the check out desk. Only 1 printer – at the check out desk. Request permission to print! Request permission to print!

With a Pass - all other times Show Mrs. Hopta your pass Show Mrs. Hopta your pass Sign the pink log sheet whenever you enter and leave the Library. Sign the pink log sheet whenever you enter and leave the Library. Make sure that either Mrs. Hopta or Ms. Turk signs your pass before you leave. Make sure that either Mrs. Hopta or Ms. Turk signs your pass before you leave.

Check out/information desk Check out: Check out: up to 4 items for 2 weeks with 2 possible renewals To check out a book or magazine: To check out a book or magazine: Bring the item to the check out desk Use your student ID card or number Mrs. Hopta’s Check Out Window

Return Areas Two book drop areas where you may return books and magazines ●Check out desk ● Hallway outside the Library

Be a Responsible Library Citizen Respect the Library 1. No food or drink in the library. 2. Be sure to return all books on time. 2. Be sure to return all books on time. Consequence for not being a good library citizen:  1. You will not be able to check out any library books. 1. You will not be able to check out any library books. 2. You may lose your Library computer privileges 2. You may lose your Library computer privileges

How to Locate Books Two OPACs: Search by author, title, or subject Two OPACs: Search by author, title, or subject Fiction Books Fiction Books Arranged in alphabetical by the first 3 letters of the author’s last nameArranged in alphabetical by the first 3 letters of the author’s last name Call number starts with F (for Fiction)Call number starts with F (for Fiction) Nonfiction Books Nonfiction Books Arranged in number order by their Dewey Decimal numberArranged in number order by their Dewey Decimal number

Biographies are located across the back of the library in the rows of shelves under the windows. Biographies are located across the back of the library in the rows of shelves under the windows. Arranged in alphabetical order by the first 3 letters of the subject’s last name Arranged in alphabetical order by the first 3 letters of the subject’s last name Call number starts with B (for Biography) Call number starts with B (for Biography) Borrow Biographies

Borrow Magazines The most recent issues of magazines are on display in plastic covers and may not be checked out. The most recent issues of magazines are on display in plastic covers and may not be checked out. Back issues of magazines are located behind the display shelves and may be checked out. Back issues of magazines are located behind the display shelves and may be checked out.

What else is available in the library????

Reading areas Seven ottoman seats Seven ottoman seats Used for quiet reading Used for quiet reading Ask permission to move one. Then be sure to return it. Ask permission to move one. Then be sure to return it.

Library Classroom Enter though the door inside the library Enter though the door inside the library Seats will be assigned. Seats will be assigned.

Library Website Use for: OPAC OPAC Research Research To create a bibliography To create a bibliography Class projects Class projects Library Website Library WebsiteLibrary WebsiteLibrary Website

Welcome Be a Responsible Library Citizen We hope you have learned about all the wonderful possibilities that await you in your PAMS Library!!!