John A. Ferguson Senior High S.W. 56 Street Miami, FL 33185

MEDIA SPECIALISTS or LIBRARIANS ? Librarians have a degree in library science and work in the public libraries. Media Specialists are teachers who have a teaching degree AND a degree in educational media. They are responsible for administering the Information Center program. They may not work in the public libraries. Media specialists are responsible for: Teaching Information Skills Working with the entire school community including administration Placing orders for materials that will meet the educational and instructional needs of the students and staff Collection development Preparing an annual budget Marketing

Mon. – Thurs 6:40 am – 3:00 pm Fri. 6:40 am – 2:20 pm

Information Center Staff Ms. Lissette Alvarez – Teacher/Media Specialist Mrs. Pat Dill – Library Assistant Mr. Steve Braddy – AV Tech. Mr. Oscar Morejon – Computer Specialist

In the know Hours of operation Photocopies and printing from computer (color and black) Sections of the Information Center Types of reference materials Locating materials (Destiny and call numbers) Red shelf markers Number of books Fines Student ID’s – check out and printing Food and drink Computer usage Passes (during class and during lunch) Restrooms in the Information Center are for faculty use only Respecting the rights of others Accelerated Reader

 Check out up to 5 books at a time  The restrooms in the Information Center are for faculty use only  Use your student ID card when checking out books  Books you check out today will be due in 2 weeks

 Magazines are only checked overnight  Computers are to be used for instructional purpose only  No games or videos are permissible on school computers  By using these computers you agree to abide by Miami-Dade County Public School’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Library passes are required to use the Information Center during lunch Use a copy card for photocopies Keep your records clear of fines by returning books on time There will be a 5 cent fee charged daily until books are returned

Use a shelf marker when looking for books and place shelf marker back in the basket when finished. Be courteous and respectful to other patrons Leave everything neater than how you found it