1. 2019 MHS LIBRARY ORIENTATION

2. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
Learn about library procedures, materials, services, etc.
Learn how the library can help with your studies & classes at MHS
Participate in a fun activity to practice & help you remember what you learned today!

3. WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY! Mrs. O’Toole- Librarian
Mrs. Heschke- Library Assistant
Can visit before & after school (with supervision), during study halls, with classes
After-school alternative program- 3:00-5:00

4. EXPECTATIONS FOR LIBRARY USERS
To be Respectful
To be Responsible
To get Results:
Doing research/assignments requiring library resources
Recreational reading or book selection
Quiet study time
Please remember . . .
Absolutely no food or drink in the library!

5. ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN LIBRARY:
You may listen to music with headphones as long as others around you can’t hear it!
You may use your phone/electronic device for school- work if assigned
With a class at the discretion of your teacher
Ask Mrs. O’Toole or Mrs. Heschke if in a study hall
No talking on cell phones without permission or playing games!

6. HOW DO I VISIT THE LIBRARY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY?
PRIVILEGE PASS- next year
RESEARCH PASS
STUDY HALL PASS
CLASS VISITS
New rule- if you have overdue books, you cannot take out anymore! 6

7. RESEARCH PASS ONLY Classroom TEACHERS issue Research Passes
The pass is green and requires a signature from the issuing teacher and the study hall monitor (go there first!); along with a brief description of the assignment
Students must sign-in/sign-out to the library upon entering and exiting

8. STUDY HALL PASS
Six students may come from each study hall when a class IS NOT working in the library
Report to study hall first; NOT the library!
Must stay the whole period

9. CLASS VISITS The library is closed to study
hall students when classes are scheduled
Research & Privilege Passes may also be restricted depending on space
Classes ALWAYS have priority for laptops/Chromebooks
To see if the library is “open” ask your study hall monitor, check the library door where it is posted or online schedule

10. BORROWING MATERIALS
Check-out materials at the Main Desk using your student ID number or name; use return slot
3 Books~ 2 weeks; 1 Magazine~ 3 days
Flash drive~ 2 weeks
Headphones- check-out in library only!
Laptops/Chromebooks~ during school day only, by class period (return by 2:50pm at latest!)~ NOT ALLOWED IN LUNCHROOM/PP AREA!
If overdues exist, no materials may circulate; you can be placed on the ineligible list! Please take care of library materials; there is a charge for lost or damaged materials! 10

11. FINDING LIBRARY MATERIALS
Newspapers- Rochester D & C and USA Today
Magazines- Newest issues on display at end of book shelves; can use old issues for projects (ask Mrs. O’Toole)
Books- Destiny Discover (icon on desktop or bookmark)
Search by keyword, title, author, subject
Get book reviews, summaries, author notes, place holds
Search in any classroom & home
Login to make collections or view collections & more!
We will practice logging- on after this- User Name- ID, password- Medina 11

12. ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIALS
Fiction Section- arranged by category~New this year!
Adventure, Classics, Dystopian, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, LGBT+, Mystery, Realistic, Romance, Science Fiction, Sport,
Non-Fiction by Dewey number
Biography & 920’s
Short Stories
Children’s Books- Juvenile
Oversized Books
Magazines
Graphic Novels

13. COMPUTER PROCEDURES Logging in:
User Name: firstinitial, lastname (ex. jsmith)
Password: last years, if forgot Mrs. O’Toole will reset!
Change Password: Combo 8 characters!
Letters, numbers, symbols- not your name!!
Follow the MCSD Acceptable Use Policy
NO INAPPRORIATE SITES, NO DOWNLOADING, ONLY “GAMES” ALLOWED ARE ON LIBRARY WEBPAGE UNDER “FUN LEARNING ACTIVITES”~ restricted certain times of school year

14. ONLINE INFORMATION SOURCES~ DATABASES
You will use these for projects at times
All require passwords- available in the library or on your Google Classroom page for a library project
Can access from home from the library webpage
Examples:
Britannica Online
World Book Online
Opposing Viewpoints

15. LIBRARY WEBSITE Contains library events & information
Class visit resources & links
Online schedule
Databases
Destiny Discover~ Book Catalog
Suggestions for books to read
And more!

16. OTHER SERVICES…. Color Printer/Copier/Scanner- ask for help!
DMV Online Test- when of appropriate age!
Plenty of New Books- coming in the next few weeks!
Can borrow books from other schools- ILL
Laminating machine- ask before using!
Supply station~ please keep items in the library

17. Google
What is it?
G-Suite for education is the same set of apps that you know and love- Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Classroom and more- They are designed to bring teachers and students together!
Cloud- You can get to your documents anytime, anywhere from any device ☺
Let’s practice…..

18. accounts
Can teachers and students or send to outside addresses (gmail, yahoo, aol, etc.)
Can access in G Suite
address is as follows:
(ex.
Username/password same as you use to login to computers!!

19. Upcoming Events/Activities!
Fall Book the Gallagher (hosted by the “We Read” committee)- more info to come
Book Tasting- More info to come in English Classes (October)
Book Club- if interested in starting an after-school club, see Mrs. O’Toole

20. Our Activity for Today...
Join the MHS Library Orientation Google Classroom
Click on waffle and classroom
Click plus sign to join
Enter this code

21. Library Scavenger Hunt Rules!
Pairs of two or individually
Click on “classwork” & assignment to start
First team to complete hunt with ALL CORRECT answers wins a prize
Raise hand & Mrs. O’Toole will come over to check when ready; one wrong & out!
DO NOT HIT DONE AT END!

22. Please Come Visit the MHS Library!