2. Library Orientation

3. Rules Come to the Library to work; not play Always work quietly in the Library – use a whisper Keep the books to the front of the shelf Return books to the “Please Shelve Me” cart Walk (not run) in the library Keep chairs flat on the floor Checkout will end each day at 2:15 pm

4. Consequences What do you think the consequences should be? –Time out –Writing assignment –Lose library privilege –Lose AR testing privilege

5. Guidelines Two books Two students per class with the library pass Use library card and shelf marker Check books in with barcode on back near top Do not re-shelve books after you remove the shelf marker Books are your responsibility – you must pay for lost or damaged books

6. Location, Location, Location Reference Nonfiction Fiction Easy Biography Computers Magazines Reading Centers

7. Patrons’ Catalog Keyword Title Author Subject Reading Program

8. What books do I want? Read the Summary Check availability Write the Call Number and Title

9. STAR Testing must be done before AR testing begins STAR Testing will be done by teacher or scheduled for media center testing STAR Testing provide the zone for reading levels Students must test within their levels unless teacher approves a test outside their level STAR Testing

10. Accelerated Reader Books Not shelved in order by level Not all books with AR Tests have the AR Label You may check out any books, but you should only test in your reading range You can only test on books one time – this includes test from previous years You should not test on a book you have not read

11. AR Continued You should not share your password with anyone You should not take a test for another student Read each week to reach your goal; don’t try do get all your points the last day

12. AR BookFinder A web site to locate books that have AR test Not all books have to be in the BHES Library