1. Welcome to the Beach Middle School Library Media Center

2. Who works in YOUR Library Media Center? Ms. Pruett, Library Media Specialist Mrs. Gardner, Library Media Assistant

3. When is YOUR Library Media Center Open? 8:30 AM – 3:50 PM Monday-Friday

4. Basic Information Your lunch number is your library number! Two (2) books for two (2) weeks You may exchange your books at any time. You do not have to keep them for the entire two (2) weeks.

5. You may renew a book ON or BEFORE the due date. Books may be returned to the box outside the library or left on the table next to the Circulation Desk. Overdue notices will be sent out each week.

6. Once a book is two (2) days late, you will be charged a fine of 5 cents per day. If you have an overdue book or owe a fine, you will NOT be allowed to check out any books until your account is cleared.

7. Write the date, your first and last name, your purpose for visiting the library, your teacher’s name, and the time you arrived in the notebook. Show us your signed agenda. You also need to sign the time you leave. You can visit the library with your teacher or:

8. How do we locate books in our Library Media Center? We use an online catalog called: Destiny You can get to Destiny by finding the icon for Destiny on the computer desktop.

9. You can also access Destiny from the VBMS Homepage by clicking on the little guy at the bottom of the screen. Destiny can be accessed from any of our school’s computers, not just the ones in the library.

10. All fiction books begin with the letter F This letter is followed by the author’s last name. EXAMPLE: F GEORGE Now… to find your book on the shelf.

11. Biography B is followed by the last name of the person about whom the book is written. Biographies begin with the letter B Example: B ROWLING

12. Story Collection Story collection books are several short stories in one book Story Collection books begin with the letters SC SC is followed by the author’s last name or title Example: SC NOISY or SC O’DONNELL

13. Non Fiction books begin with numbers The numbers identify the book’s subject The numbers are followed by the author’s last name Example: 158.1 CANFIELD Non-Fiction books

14. REFERENCE BOOKS Examples: ENCYCLOPEDIAS ATLASES DICTIONARIES ALMANACS All reference books begin with the letter R & must stay in the library.

15. VERY IMPORTANT! You should examine materials for damages prior to checkout. Don’t checkout books for, or loan books to, a friend. We don’t want you to pay for someone else’s mistake! If anything happens to the book, you will be held responsible because it is checked out in your name.

16. What do I need to do when I checkout? You will need to know your library number. It is the same number used in the cafeteria and for logging into the computer. Know your number! What if the security alarm sounds? Everyone exiting should stop. If your item appears to be the cause, step back to the circulation desk and we will investigate the problem. Don’t panic.

17. What if we don’t have the book? Let us know. We will add your suggestion to our “Wish List.” What if all of our copies are checked out? At the circulation desk, ask us to place the item on hold. When your turn comes up, we will give your teacher a notice. You have 3 days to checkout the reserved book.

18. What if I forget to return my book on time? Fines are 5 cents a day for overdue books. Always look for damages before you checkout your book. We do charge fines for damaged and lost books. What if my lost book is found and returned? Our bookkeeper will send a check to your parents.

19. Computer Use at Virginia Beach Middle School Do NOT turn computers on or off. Do NOT try to use a computer unless you have permission from Ms. Pruett or Mrs. Gardner. You MUST be able to login as yourself if you want to use the computer for anything other than the online catalog.

20. In 2006, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted a law (House Bill 58) concerning Internet safety in public schools Virginia Beach City Public Schools Internet Safety Plan

21. Students need to be aware that: –The Internet is a powerful tool that should be used wisely. –Not all Internet information is valid or appropriate so students must know specifically how to maximize the Internet’s potential while protecting themselves from potential abuse. –Internet messages and the people who send them are not always what or who they seem. –Predators and cyberbullies anonymously use the Internet to manipulate students; and learn how to avoid dangerous situations and get adult help. –Internet activities, such as playing games and downloading music or video files, can be enjoyable; and to know which activities are safe and legal. Virginia Beach City Public Schools

22. USE THE INTERNET FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ONLY ASK LIBRARY STAFF BEFORE USING THE COMPUTER STATE THE TOPIC (NOT JUST RESEARCH) USE THE INTERNET FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ONLY

23. When using a computer in the Library I need to: Ask before going to a computer To know my correct login name and password Save everything to Sharepoint Always ask before printing If you need help, please ask us.

24. Am I allowed to make photocopies? Yes! The copies must be academically oriented cannot violate copyright laws cost 10 cents per page

25. What do I do if I am in the LMC without my teacher and there is a fire drill? Follow the LMC staff. You will return to the LMC after the drill or emergency. We will exit through the outside door that leads into the courtyard. We will cross the street and wait quietly until we are allowed to re-enter the building.