1. + Welcome to the Library With Ms. Krueger September 16 th, 2014

2. + Learning in the Library This year in the library students will: Learn how the library is organized Locate resources Choose materials based on interest Research in various group settings Work collaboratively Care for and be responsible for resources Learn from and evaluate resources

3. + Meeting Standards Information Fluency Continuum Benchmark skills aligned to Common Core Teaching skills for thinking and wondering, exploring information, and participating as a good library citizen 3 Standards o use inquiry to build understanding and create new knowledge o Pursuing personal and aesthetic growth o Demonstrating Social responsibility Common Core Learning Standards Meeting grade specific goals English language arts standards o Reading: Literature o Reading: Informational Texts o Speaking & Listening 1.http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1A931D4E-1620-4672-ABEF-460A273D0D5F/0/EmpireStateIFC.pdfhttp://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1A931D4E-1620-4672-ABEF-460A273D0D5F/0/EmpireStateIFC.pdf 2.http://www.corestandards.org/http://www.corestandards.org/

4. + Thinkers Using Inquiry to Build Understanding and Create New Knowledge Inquiry and research Ask questions Use resources to find information Evaluate resources and information Make sense of information Discuss and collaborates with others Communicate information Self/peer evaluations

5. + Explorers Pursuing Personal and Aesthetic Growth Identify own interests Choose resources based on interests Read, view, and listen for a variety of purposes Locate reliable information Use arts and technology for personal expression Share information

6. + Citizens Demonstrating Social Responsibility Collaborates with others Respects and acknowledges others opinion Seeks different viewpoints Respects shared resources and rights to them Uses information and technology safely Respects others intellectual property by citing sources

7. + Using the Library Library Rules and Contract Must sign and agree to borrowing contract Borrower assumes responsibility for books Follow school and Library rules while in the Library Books are checked out for two weeks Respect and care for materials used and borrowed in the Library

8. + Please read, sign, and return in order to check out books this year! Borrowing Contract

9. + Library Website Access the Library website by going to our school website: http://www.ps164.org/ Direct Link: http://www.ps164.org/library.html

10. + Contact Ms. Krueger By E-Mail hkrueger@schools.nyc.gov