Stan C. Stanley Elementary Library
Student Handbook
Librarian: Michelle Tuttle
2012-2013
SSE Library Student Handbook
Table of Contents
Mission Statement
Intellectual Freedom Self-Censorship
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Library Programs
Book Check Out and Book Return Procedures
Computers and the Internet
Computers and Printing
Conduct in the Library
How to Find a Book in the Library
Library Hours
Magazines and Newspapers
Computer Log-On
Adding a Printer
Student Projects for Display
Glossary
SSE Online Database Password Page
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Stan C. Stanley Elementary Library Media Center is to provide a welcoming
environment rich in literature and resources, which incorporates curriculum, technology, and
staffing. This will enable patrons to retrieve, evaluate, and utilize information, as well as
develop a love of reading and life-long learning.
Intellectual Free Self-Censorship Statement
Reading is a joy, a privilege, and the right of every student. As you select the library books you
will read, please understand that every book is not the best choice for every student. If a book
is unappealing or offensive to you in any way, please return it and select another. You, the
student know better than we, the library staff, what reading materials best serve you and your
standards and beliefs.
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Library Programs
Stampede-to-Read is a reading incentive program in which students read books from different
genres and complete various projects on the books. The students collect tags and earn rewards
based on the number of tags they earn.
Stampede Book Clubs allow readers a chance to read selected books and meet with other
students and participate in a book discussion.
Guys Read is a 5th grade boys ONLY reading club. Students are invited to read an assigned book,
attend entertaining weekly book study meetings, and participate in an optional Edmodo online
book discussion.
Birthday Book Club allows SSE students to choose a brand new book (from a library collection),
read it first in honor of their birthday, and then donate the book to the library for other
students to enjoy.
Book Check Out and Book Return Procedure
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Two books may be checked out for two weeks unless there is a holiday during the two
week period. Then additional time is allowed.
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When you are ready to check out a book, go to the circulation desk and let a staff
member scan your student ID. The library staff will check the book out to you.
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Reference books may be used in the library, but may not be checked out.
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You are responsible for any books checked out on your student ID.
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Return books to the library on or before the due date by placing them in the book return
water trough next to the circulation desk.
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You may renew your books for another 2 weeks, except for current Bluebonnet books.
Books may be renewed twice.
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Overdue notices are sent to homeroom teachers on a weekly basis.
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Computers and the Internet
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All library Internet usage is governed by the KISD Responsible Use Guidelines. Students
are responsible for good behavior on library computers. Access is a privilege, not a right.
Damaging computer systems, sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures or
using obscene language is prohibited.
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Library computers are intended for academic purposes.
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Any abuse of computer rules may result in access being denied, revoked, or suspended
pending an investigation.
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The library computers provide access to OPAC (the online catalog), online databases,
and the Internet.
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Be sure to log off when finished.
Computers and Printing
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You may print articles from the library computers to the library printers with teacher
permission.
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Students are responsible for what they print.
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If you are not sure how long your article or report will be, please perform a print
preview.
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If your document is too long, you may copy and paste the information needed to a
Word Document. From there you can print. Ask a library staff member for assistance if
needed.
Conduct in the Library
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Students may come to the library any time throughout the school day with teacher
permission.
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No food, drinks, or gum are permitted in the library.
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The same rules that apply in the classroom apply in the library.
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You may discuss your work, but keep the noise level to a minimum.
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Handle all library books and equipment with care and respect.
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Check all your belongings before you leave the library. Be sure all items are checked out
properly and you have logged off any computer that you signed into.
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When it is time to leave, push your chairs under the table and leave the library in an
orderly manner.
How to Find Books in the Library
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Using OPAC (the online public access catalog), you can locate any book in the Stanley
Elementary Library by its title, author, subject, keyword, or series name. Using OPAC,
you can learn where to find books in the library using the call number. Call numbers are
located on the lower spine of the book. OPAC will also tell you the availability of books.
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To access OPAC open Internet Explorer. Click on the Library Resources icon. Then click
on the Library Catalog icon. Scroll down the list and click on Stan C. Stanley Elementary.
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Fiction books can be defines as narratives or stories in which all or some of the events,
characters, and places are imagined. Fiction books are placed on shelves in alphabetical
order by the last name of the author under FIC.
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Non-fiction books are books written primarily to give you facts about all kinds of
subjects. Non-fiction books are found under the call numbers from the Dewey Decimal
System of Classification.
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GENERALITIES
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070
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Computers, Loch Ness, Bigfoot, UFO’s, Aliens
Internet
Encyclopedias & Almanacs
Museums
Newspapers
PHILOSOPHY
Ghosts & the Supernatural
Optical Illusions, Feelings
Emotions, Values, Animal Rights
RELIGION
Old Testament Bible Stories
New Testament Bible Stories
Mythology, World Religions
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Social Issues - immigration, racism, World Cultures
Government
Careers
Court System, Famous Trials
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510
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690
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820
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Military Equipment - tanks, submarines
Drugs, Environmental Issues, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts
Education, Phonics
History of Transportation
Holidays, Scary Stories
LANGUAGES
Sign Language
Dictionaries, Grammar
Hieroglyphics
SCIENCE AND MATH
Science Experiments
Mathematics
Stars, planets, astronomy
Physical Science - force & motion, electricity, magnetism
Chemistry, Atoms & Molecules
Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Weather
Dinosaurs, Prehistoric Animals
Forests, Deserts, Mountains, Oceans, Evolution
Plants & Trees
Animals & Insects
APPLIED SCIENCE
Inventions
Human body, Disease
Space ships, Trains, Cars
Pets
Cookbooks, Organizing, Sewing
Careers, Secret Codes
Paper Making
Woodworking
Building
ART
Art Appreciation, History of Art
Architecture
Origami
Drawing, Crafts, Sewing, Knitting
Painting
Print Making
Photography
Music
Sports, Games, Magic, Camping, Fishing
LITERATURE
Poetry, Plays, Jokes & Riddles
Shakespeare
GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY
American History by Decade & Century
Explorers, Atlases
Flags
Archeology, Ancient Civilizations
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950
960
970
Knights, Castles, World War I & II, European Countries
Asian & Middle Eastern Countries
African Countries
North & Central American Countries, Native American Tribes, American History,
States
South American Countries
Pacific Islands, Australia
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990
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Reference books are marked also using the Dewey Decimal System. They have an REF on
the first line of the call number. These books also have a blue spine label.
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Biographies and autobiographies are books written about particular people. They are
both in the biography section of the library. Individual biographies and autobiographies
are found under the call number “B”. Collective biographies (books containing more
than one biography) can be found in the 920 section of the library.
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Books with more than one short novel are located above the beginning of the Fiction
section. The call number for the Story Collection is SC followed by the author’s last
name.
Library Hours
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7:55 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday
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Occasional closures will be posted on the library doors and emails sent to homeroom
teachers.
Magazines and Newspapers
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The library subscribes to many hard copy magazines. Look at the magazine racks for a
complete listing of the SSE magazines.
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The library subscribes to two newspapers – The Katy Times and Houston Chronicle.
Computer Log-On
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Push the keys Ctrl-Alt-Delete
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Type in the User Name (generic – sse) or (your student ID# when needed)
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Type in your Password – The generic password is have1. Your personal password can be
retrieved from your homeroom teacher.
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Adding a Printer
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Double click on the SSE Network Printers icon on the desktop.
Double click on the printer that you will print to. Under Printer Actions, select Connect.
Next click Yes.
Close the window.
Go to the print options in your document.
Select the printer that you would like to print to.
Student Projects
At times, teachers like to display student work in the library. Student projects may be displayed
in the library as long as they meet the following criteria:
 Must be of a size that does not overhang the display area.
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Must be constructed of materials that will not cause harm to the library materials. Items
such as sugar cubes or food items could attract ants or other unwanted visitors.
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Projects should be picked up after a period of two weeks unless special arrangements
have been made with the librarian.
Glossary
Abstract – a summary that concentrates on the essentials of a larger article.
Favorite (bookmark) – a stored short cut that allows you to quickly get back to the places you find useful
on the Internet without having to remember and retype a URL.
Citation – a written reference to a specific work by a particular author or creator, which identifies the
document in which a work may be found.
Cut and paste – a fundamental editing technique in word processing in which a marked block of text is
cut from one location and inserted in another.
Full-text – refers to a database that provides the entire text of a significant proportion of the works it
contains.
Hard copy – printed materials
Home page – the first or top page of an individual’s organization’s World Wide Web “home”.
Index – a list usually arranged in alphabetical order of names, places and subjects treated in a printed
work with page numbers to direct the reader to the appropriate locations in the text.
Keyword – a word (or phrase) that a user believes is relevant to the information he or she is seeking.
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Periodical – a publication containing articles, stories, or short works. Includes newspapers, newsletters,
magazines, and journals.
Plagiarism – copying or closely imitating the work of another writer or composer for the purpose of
passing the results off as an original work. To avoid plagiarism, it is wise to paraphrase, or quote, and
then cite the original source on the works cited page.
Reference books – a book designed to provide quick access to specific information, rather than read
cover to cover.
Research – a systematic study and investigation of a subject.
Search engine – any program that locates needed information in a database, but especially an Internetaccessible search service that enables you to search for information on the Internet.
Surfing – Browsing or cruising from one website to another website without a specific reason. This is not
allowed on KISD computers.
Title Page – A page located at the front of a book that includes the title, subtitle, author, editor, and
publication.
Topic – The subject you are researching.
URL – The address where a resource is on the Internet.
Working Bibliography – A list of sources that you may use for your research paper or project. A list of all
sources cited or references for further reading.
Works Cited – a list that contains all the works that you will cite in the text of your research paper or
project. This appears at the end of the paper.
Stan C. Stanley Elementary Databases
You can access the library databases through the OPAC (online public access catalog).
To access OPAC open Internet Explorer. Click on the Library Resources icon. Then, click on the
Library Catalog icon. Scroll down and click on the Stan C. Stanley Elementary link. Click on the
Log In button in the upper right-hand corner.
Type in the following generic information for Destiny Login:
Username: SSE student
Password: library
Click on the Power Search tab.
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Scroll down and click the check box that says “Include Online Resources.”
Select the databases you want to search or “search all.”
Scroll back up and type in your search terms. Click the Search button.
Library databases can also be accessed from a home computer by following the above steps,
but using your personal KISD username and password.
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