Welcome to NGA Library Media Center

Library Orientation Mrs. Allison Day Library Media Specialist Hours of Operation: 7:42-3:10

Library hours are from 7:42 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. Students may use the library after dismissal from the gym in the mornings and after the car rider bell until 3:10. Students may also wish to use the library during break and during other classes with legitimate reason, teacher permission, and a hall pass. If you have a book reserved and want to quickly check it out or return one between classes, you may do so at your own discretion. Mrs. Day will not write late notes for library use.

The library is closed during 7 th period unless reserved by a teacher. Prime Time: Every Wednesday and Friday and every other Monday during Freshman Focus, students may make appointments to use the library for group projects or research assignments. More information will be given by your FF teachers before Prime Time begins. Prime Time cannot be used for checking out books at this time.

What Can I Use the Library For? Research (to find information) Enjoyment Reference books like encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, etc. –anything used to quickly find a fact Magazines and other periodicals, like the ELK VALLEY TIMES Nonfiction books Tennessee Electronic Library Graphic novels Fiction Magazines Biographies Other Non Fiction

The library media program at NGA will strive to provide an environment and resources that encourage students to Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 4. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. 3. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. AASL Standards for the 21 st Century Learner What can I expect from the NGA library?

Library Rules & Procedures

Just a few Rules The library is not a place to socialize. Please use your time wisely and productively. You may eat and drink at the tables. If you make a mess, please clean it up. Please keep the library tidy. Clean your space when you leave and push in your chair. The library is a learning environment. Keep your noise level low so that others can concentrate.

Check out Procedures Students may keep books for 2 weeks. Books can be renewed 1 time only. Students will be charged a late fee of $0.05 a day for overdue books beginning the first day the book is overdue. Once a book becomes 1 week overdue, students may be issued a break detention in addition to a late fee. Students are expected to pay for lost books or materials.

Check out Procedures Certain periodicals can be checked out overnight only. Some videos can be checked out overnight only for research purposes with librarian approval. When several classes are researching in the library, certain books may be reserved for in school use only. You may reserve a book by using the online catalog or by speaking with Mrs. Day.

Check out Procedures Bring your book to the circulation desk to checkout. A self checkout station will be available for use for times Mrs. Day is occupied. Directions will be posted beside the station. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PROPER CHECKOUT OF MATERIALS.

Online Card Catalog Want to know if there is a book in the library you are interested in or if a book is available for checkout? Use the Online Catalog! Can be found at Nga.lcdoe.org

Online Card Catalog The Card Catalog can be accessed from any computer or device with internet access by visiting the library website. Visit nga.lcdoe.org and click library from the left menu.  You can find the link for the card catalog right on the main library page.  You can create lists called book bags in the online catalog and even reserve books.  Log on with your lunch number.  Explore the card catalog to see what’s new.

Need Help? Libraries and research can be confusing. Mrs. Day is here to help you with these issues. If you have a question PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask! That is what I am here for! All questions are good questions!

Let’s make this the best year ever!