Welcome to
Your School Library
Information Centre
Orientation 2012 / 2013
School Library Orientation
• Welcome!
• Take the time to go through this PowerPoint.
You will need the information to complete the
quiz, “About Your School Library”.
• You will also need the information on the School
Library webpages.
• The quiz is online – the link is on the Orientation
page (the same page you used to get to this PP).
Welcome!
• This is YOUR School Library Information Centre.
• We are here to help and support you.
• You are welcome to come to the SLIC before
school, after school, and during lunch.
Hours
• 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Monday – Friday
• Any changes (e.g. closed for a Math Contest) will
be posted on the door.
Staff
• Miss Dillon – Teacher – Librarian
Miss Dillon…
• certified, experienced (25th year!) teacher
• additional qualifications in school librarianship
(17+ years as Pocock’s TL)
• understands teaching and learning, inquiry
process, etc.
• works with your teachers to support teaching
• works with YOU to support learning
• can help with book selection, inquiry / research,
essay / report writing, Works Cited,
presentations…all you have to do is ask
• LOVES to read, so a great person to speak with
if you’re looking for a book you’ll enjoy
Staff
• Library Technician
• Mrs. Solayman
• Circulation Desk, overdues, Student Clerk
program…
Staff
• Student Monitor
• Mrs. Spadafora
• helps with supervision of students, especially
during lunch periods
Other Staff Members Who Work in
the School Library
• Miss Carola – Settlement Worker
• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 – 3:30
• works with Newcomer students and families
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Mrs. Taylor – Social Worker
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
8:00 – 3:00
works with students and families interested in
making positive changes
SLIC Purpose / Role
To help you develop:
• information literacy / research and inquiry skills;
• love of life – long learning;
• love of reading.
• Orientation
Program
• Information Studies
• Reading Promotion and Literacy Support
• Displays
• Special Events
Volunteer Opportunities
• Want to earn volunteer hours?
• Ask about joining the Student Library Clerks or
the Book Team!
Resources
• Print
– encyclopedias (yes, can be signed out)
– non – fiction (information books – great for
projects or personal interest reading)
– fiction (novels and short stories, variety of
genres)
– graphic works (fiction and non-fiction)
– manga
– picture books (great for babysitting!)
– magazines (yes, can be signed out)
Resources
• Non – Print
– few videos, CDs, DVDs
– check out the kits – lots of project resources
– access to board media collection (speak to
Miss Dillon if interested)
Resources
• Digital
– Internet
– databases (school subscription, Ministry licensed, Knowledge Ontario)
– *EVERYONE in Ontario has access to the KO
suite of databases through libraries!
– applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Publisher,
Excel, Smart Ideas…)
– Geometer’s Sketchpad (take home – gr. 9)
– Fathom (take home – gr. 12)
Resources
• Community
• help finding and accessing community groups,
organizations, etc.
Equipment
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25 computers
2 data projector carts (yes, for student use!)
USB keys
printer (black and white laser)
photocopier
comb binding machine
NOTE: payment required for printing, copying,
binding covers cost of materials
Policies:
The Four “Rs”
• Responsibility…
– all school rules apply
– take care of library facility, equipment,
resources
– return all items on time
• Respect…
– respect staff members
– respect other library users (e.g. work quietly)
– respect library environment
• Research and Reading…
– be quietly and productively occupied
– No hanging out!
Computer Rules
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Rules
sign out computer
use assigned computer
use your own account
no games / gaming sites
appropriate sites / activities only (as determined
by School Library staff)
• follow Network User Agreement
• Consequences for breaking rules
• loss of computer / library privileges
• contact with teacher / VP / parents
Want more information?
• Check out the School Library webpage for more
information.
• It’s a work – in - progress, so check back often!
• Comments and suggestions welcome!