1. Cape Romano Island – Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Rita – April 2006

2. Orientation Overview Policies Procedures Research Resources
Plagiarism Prevention
Internet Safety
Your online/digital presence

3. What you may already know about the CCHS Library?
Name of the Librarian?
The library is open after school.
Do you know when?
The location of non-fiction books? Fiction? Reference? Magazines?
How to find a book in the library?
How to check out a book?
Hand out DDC bookmark cards. Explain library layout. Use the library catalog. ID needed to checkout books. 2 weeks/5 books - Fines

4. What you need to know about the CCHS Library.
Respectful behavior is expected.
ID’s and completed Internet Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) are required to use computers.
Once you have returned your “AUP” you will be given a username and password for computer access. You may need to come to the library to get your assigned password.
Do not share your password.
Questions? Expectation – everyone follows rules. LEAVE ALL BACKPACKS AT THE SHELVES – share password story

5. What else you need to know…
Print responsibly – use print preview, copy & paste, or select…Chicopee schools use over 22 million pieces of paper per year.
Please do not bring your backpacks to the computers. Leave them near the entrance or on the tables.
CD, MP3, Memory sticks, floppies, Does everyone know how to preview, cut & paste, select ?

6. Students should be working on school related projects when they are in library.
Anyone accessing inappropriate sites or fooling around will be asked to leave the library.
Study hall students need a pass from their subject teacher, and must sign in at the desk.
Questions?

7. SAVING YOUR WORK
All school computers reset and erase everything on the hard drive each night.
Attach your document to an and sent it to yourself.
Use like Microsoft Word, but can be accessed from any computer.
Use “file – save as” to save your work to your ID folder on the network.
Bring your own flash drive to save your work.
Questions? How do you save to the network folder?

8. What you should know about email.
The IT Dept. blocks some accounts.
To send/receive an assignment via use:
Gmail or your teacher’s school account (k12).
Ex:
When doing research, if you use library subscription databases, they will allow an article to be sent to any AND give you source citations.
Create an account in BibMe to save your research resources and make citations.
Questions?

9. Books and more…. CCHS Library Catalog Chicopee Public Library
Accessible from anywhere
Find books, DVD’s, audio-books, eBooks, & MP3’s
Find credible websites on specific subjects by grade level –WEBpathExpress.
Chicopee Public Library
Borrow books from all WMASS libraries using your public library card.
Sign up for a free CCHS Library.
Library catalog in middle school? Find books & websites. What is a bibliography? Books on cart for class research use.

10. What other resources are available in the library?
Credible Subject Specific Databases
Magazine, newspaper and reference book articles from 1960 – present
Resources for audio & streaming video
CCHS yearbooks from 1964 to present
Summer reading list books on cd. Use databases when teacher asks for sources other than Internet. Where do you think you will find the databases?

11. Research Resources
Evaluating a Website
Databases vs
Search Engines
Should I use a database or a Search Engine for my research?
How do I know if a website is good?

12. What is a library database?
Resources for your assignments that contain credible information.
They provide the user with an MLA source citation for creating a bibliography.
Use a database when your assignment requires a primary source, newspaper, or magazine article.
These articles can be ed to yourself or saved in a personal folder.
All of the CCHS Library databases are available through the library webpage.
Why would you use a database? Information is reviewed and updated regularly. Organized by subject. Source for magazine articles

13. Research Databases are organized by subject for easy searching.
Prevent plagiarism! Find credible information!
Student assignment page
Detailed library policies and procedures

14. CCHS Library Webpage www.chicopeeps.org/cchslibrary.cfm
Research Guides
Online Library Catalog
Website Evaluation
Databases with credible information
Students’ Assignments
MLA citation help
Link to webpage Point out links. Point out databases. Point out subject tables THESE TOPICS MAY BE COVERED IN MORE DETAIL WHEN STUDENTS COME BACK TO THE LIBRARY TO DO RESEARCH –WEBsiTE EVALUATION IS IMPORTANT

15. Your Digital Online Presence
What will your kids or employers think of your online presence in the future?
Your online profiles never go away, even if you try to delete them.
Think before you post!

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17. Why should you get to know your library?
“It’s one-stop shopping. A department store of information.” (C.Jendryski)
“Oh yay! Databases are the best resource to use.”
(P. Goudreault)
“The audio-books are great when you’re short on time.” (J.Clark)
“It’s the center of activity connecting all subjects.” (J.Peterson)
Your suggestions are always welcome!
Resources – website evaluation. Research guides. How to avoid plagiarism. Making citations/bibliographies.