Welcome to the
Dinwiddie Junior High School
Library Media Center!
Library Media Specialist: Mrs. Creamer
Library Clerical Aide: Mrs. Adkins
Adapted by Creamer©2011 Originally Created by Claudette Curl, Lansing School District, Lansing, MI USA
DJHS Library Media Center
Goals of the Library Media Center Orientation
 Demonstrate knowledge of the arrangement of the library media
center and what is located in each section
 Identify specific parts of books and print materials, and what is found
in each part
 Understand expectations and procedures in the media center –
demonstrate use of correct procedures as a student at DJHS
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What will this presentation do for you?
 This presentation is designed to help you become familiar with
the library media center here at DJHS.
 You will have a chance to review information that you already
know as well as learn new things.
 There are question and answer slides for you to practice with,
and a game to play that tests your ‘library lingo’ knowledge.
 This presentation allows you to work at your own pace and
revisit information as needed. Have fun!
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On the next page you will see a
floor plan of the library media
center at DJHS. There are no
labels in the areas . . . See if you
can label them in your mind. Ask
if it’s okay to print the floor plan
and label it for yourself!
Map of DJHS Media Center
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Parts of the library
How many parts did you remember?
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Fiction
Non-fiction
Biographies
Reference
Periodicals
Computers
. . . any others?
Map of DJHS Media Center
To computers
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 Fiction
fic·tion
 Fiction books are made up. The story is
imaginary, even if it is based on something that
might have happened, or people who may have
existed. Fiction is “pretend”.
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 This is an example of a book
that is part of the fiction
collection.
 The story is imaginary, even if
some parts are based on real
places, people, events, or things.
 The author (J. K. Rowling)
made the story up.
Please review and answer the question
again . . .
 This is an example of a
book that is part of the
fiction collection.
 The story is imaginary,
even if some parts are
based on real places,
people, events, or things.
 The author (J. K. Rowling)
made the story up.
Click here
to try again
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 What is true about a book in the fiction section?
Fiction contains: (click on the best answer)
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Details about a persons life – it could be the authors
life or the life of someone else
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A story from the authors imagination
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True facts from history, nothing made up
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Print only – never any images or other graphics
Click best answer
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Hurray!
You
selected the
best
answer!
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 Non-fiction (Information)
in·for·ma·tion
Non-fiction books, or Information books are not pretend or
imaginary. They are about things that are real. Non-fiction
books can be about people, about places, about things – they
can be history or geography, crafts, weather, sports, even
science fair projects or dinosaurs . . .
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 This is a non-fiction
book. It contains text and
photographs that
examine the creation,
importance, erosion,
mining, and uses of rocks
and minerals.
 Non-fiction often teaches
you how to do things as
well as providing details
on a topic.
Please review and try again . . .
 Non-fiction (Information)
in·for·ma·tion
Non-fiction books, or Information books are not
pretend or imaginary. They are about things that
are real. Non-fiction books can be about people,
about places, about things – they can be history or
geography, crafts, weather, sports, even science
fair projects or dinosaurs . . .
Click here to
try again
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 What describes a non-fiction book best?
(Click on the best answer)
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Non-fiction books are made-up. Not real.
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There are more pictures in non-fiction or
information books .
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Non-fiction is created from the authors
imagination.
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Non-fiction often teaches you how to do things as
well as providing details on a topic.
Click best answer
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You did it
again!
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Way to go!!
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 Biography
bi·og·ra·phy
a biography is the written history of a
person’s life
Autobiography
au·to·bi·og·ra·phy
an autobiography is the written history of
that person’s life
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 This book is an account
of the life of Martin
Luther King, Jr.
 It is written, composed,
and produced by
another person.
 This particular book is a
photobiography.
Review and try again:
 Biography
bi·og·ra·phy
a biography is the written history of a
person’s life
 Autobiography
au·to·bi·og·ra·phy
an autobiography is the written history of
that person’s life
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 A biography is a resource that contains
(Select the best answer)
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Information about a persons death certificate,
not about the persons life.
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Facts and photos about a place
or time in history, not about people.
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Description of a persons life; the who, what,
when, where, and (maybe even the) how
concerning the person the book is about.
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 Reference Books
ref·er·ence
a work (such as a dictionary or encyclopedia)
containing useful facts or information
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 What are reference books?
Reference materials usually remain
in the library – they are not
available for check out.
Almanacs, Calculation &
Conversion Tools, Calendars,
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias,
Periodical Directories, Style &
Writing Guides, Telephone &
Address Guides, and more.
Review and answer when
you are ready:
 What are reference books?
Almanacs, Atlas, Dictionaries,
Encyclopedias, Subject specific
encyclopedias, Thesauruses
Reference materials usually remain
in the library – they are not
available for check out.
click to answer
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 What are reference books?
(Click the best answer)
 They are books you check out for pleasure reading.
 Reference books are usually collections of information, such
as dictionaries (collections of word meanings in alphabetical
order) or almanacs.
 Reference books and other reference material can be checked
out for two weeks at a time.
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Good
job
again!
You’re a
star!
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 Periodical
pe·ri·od·i·cal
A publication issued at regular intervals of more than one
day. Some periodicals are published every week, some every
month, others every two months or even once or twice each
year. They are produced regularly. You might think of them
as “magazines” or “newspapers.”
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 Popular periodicals come in many
styles, some with lots of graphics
(photographs, drawings, etc.).
 Articles are usually short, written in
simple language.
 The purpose of popular periodicals
(sometimes called magazines) is to
entertain the reader, to sell products,
and/or to promote a viewpoint.
Review and try again:
 Periodical
pe·ri·od·i·cal
A publication issued at regular intervals of more than one
day. You may think “magazine.” Some periodicals are
published every week, some every month, others every two
months or even once or twice each year. Publication occurs
at a regular period of time.
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 What are periodicals?
(Click the best answer)
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Periodicals usually have very long, very
difficult to read articles in them.
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This type of material is published one
time, unless there is a revised copy
published at a later date.
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Popular periodicals come in many formats and are
often pleasing to look at. The purpose of popular
periodicals is to entertain the reader.
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You rock!
Are these
questions too
easy or are you
paying
attention to
details?
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Electronic Resources
The library media center has access to on-line
databases. Databases are collections of information
arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval.
(Also called data bank.)
You have access to these databases in the LMC and
outside of school. Ask your teacher or librarian for the
passwords.
Click on the arrow below to view descriptions to the
available databases.
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Electronic Resources
 World Book On-line Encyclopedia
www.worldbookonline.com
This offers the same text on subjects as the print resources
do; but, it is updated nightly. It also offers audio and video
clips, timelines, and other resources. It is available in
Spanish.
 Galenet
infotrac.galegroup.com
This contains a magazine and newspaper index which offer
current articles from over 200 resources as well as a
biography section.
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Electronic Resources
 SIRS Knowledge Source provides full text
articles from reputable sources
 eLibrary provides full text and multimedia
resources from trusted sources
 Discovery Education provides digital content
(pictures, video clips and textbooks)
Review this information to
answer question
The library media center has access to on-line
databases. Databases are a collection of information
arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval.
(Also called data bank.)
You have access to these databases in the LMC and at
home. Don’t forget to ask for the passwords!
Click on the button below to answer questions about
our available databases.
Click to answer
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 What are databases?
(Click the best answer)
 A collection of data arranged for
government officials only, also called data
bank.
 Databases contain information on people,
places, and things. They are searchable
collections of information.
 Databases are in all libraries.
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Good work
again!
You hit the
nail right on
the head!
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Internet Use
 Read the Internet Use form by clicking on the
hyperlink.
(Minimize the webpage or close it out to return to this slide show)
 In order to use the Internet in the DJHS Library
Media Center, you must have a signed copy of the
Internet Use Agreement on file.
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Guidelines
 You must have your agenda signed by your
teacher in order to use the LMC when you are not
with one of your teachers. Make sure Mrs.
Creamer or Mrs. Adkins signs your agenda when
you leave.
 As in any classroom, no food, drinks, gum, or
coats are permitted.
 Please work quietly so you don’t disturb other
students in the LMC.
Review this to answer question
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Internet Use
 Read the Internet Use form.
(by clicking on the highlighted text - It is the last page in this pdf document)
Exit out of the Internet to return to this slide show.
 In order to use the Internet in the DJHS Library
Media Center, you must have a signed copy of the
Internet Use Agreement on file here at school.
Click to answer
quiz question
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 What do you need to use the Internet?
(Click the best answer to make your selection)
 a signed copy of the Internet Use
Agreement
 have your signed/initialed agenda with you at
all times
 The library media specialist must say it’s okay
 all of the answers are correct
WOW!
Bravo!
Good Job!!
You are
brilliant
today!!!
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 Media Center Guidelines
 Materials Available
 Fines
 Services Offered
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Hours and Checkout of Materials:
The LMC is open from
7:20 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. It’s a good
idea to check with the Library
Media Specialist (Mrs. Creamer)
before you make arrangements to
stay late.
Review and answer question again
Hours and Checkout of Materials:
The LMC is open from
7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
It’s a good idea to check with
the Library Media Specialist
before you make arrangements
to stay late.
Click to answer
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 What hours will you find the media center open for
student use?
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(Click on the best answer)
The media center is open during school hours
only.
Quite often the media center is open late – check with the
media specialist
You must be with a teacher if you want to use the
media center, otherwise it isn’t open for students
Click best answer
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Another
successful
choice!
Well done.
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Materials Available:
 Books – Two week checkout
 eBook – One week checkout
 Reference – No checkout
 Reserve – Overnight checkout
 Current Periodicals (newspapers and
magazines) are on display for use in the
LMC but may not be checked out.
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Fines:
 There are no fines for late books during the school
year – please return your materials on time for
others to use. At the end of May, fines go into
effect at ten cents per day.
 You may spend part of your lunch block sitting in
the library if you forget to turn in your library
books or pay your fines.
 You will be fined for lost or damaged books. The
fine will be assessed according to the damage and
price of the book.
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 The following slides give examples
of what you need for crediting where the
information was found. You must include this in
what is called a “Bibliography” or a “Works
Cited” page. There are a variety of templates
available in the library to correctly cite your
sources.
(Click the link to see specific card or click on arrow to
continue through all three citation cards)
 Book Information Card
 Encyclopedia Information Card
 Magazine (periodical) Information Card
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Bibliography Note Taking Cards
BOOK BIBLIOGRAPHY CARD
Author: ___________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Place of Publication: _________________________
Publisher: __________________________________
Copyright Date: ______ Pages:________________
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ENCYCLOPEDIA BIBLIOGRAPHY CARD
Author: (if given) __________________________
Title of Article: ___________________________
Name of Encyclopedia: _____________________
Copyright Date: ______ Volume: _____________
Pages:___________________________________
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MAGAZINE BIBLIOGRAPHY CARD
Author :(if given) _______________________________
Title of Article: ________________________________
Name of Magazine: _____________________________
Volume Number: ______ Date: ___________________
Pages:________________________________________
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“Citation Machine” links
 There are many interactive Web tools designed to
assist teachers and students in producing reference
citations for crediting information from other
people. Below are a few to try:
 (Son of) Citation Machine
 EasyBib
 MLA Citation Maker from OSLIS
 NoodleBib Express
DJHS Services Continued
The school computers  Audacity
provide a variety of
 Microsoft Publisher
software programs.
 Qwizdom
Students are encouraged
 Photostory
to use these in fulfilling
 PowerPoint
project/assignment
requirements.
 Windows Movie
Maker
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The students have access
to various pieces of
equipment to use to create
their projects. These items
will be used in the library
or in the classroom.
They will not be available
for home use.
 Camera tripod
 Digital camera
 Digital video
camera
 DVD burner
 Flat bed scanner
 Microphone
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This next section will probably
be review for most of you.
The following slides will talk
about the different parts of
books.
See how much you remember!
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Parts of a book
 Spine
 Cover
Title Page
Title Verso Page
 Table of contents
 Index
 Glossary
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The spine of a book –
The spine of a book is the part you see
when it is on the shelf.
The spine of a book helps hold your book
together and keep it strong just like the
spine of your body helps hold you upright.
Spine of several books and the spine
of the human body
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The cover of the book The cover is the outside of a book.
There is usually a front cover, a back
cover, and the part in between (on the
outside) called the spine.
Book Cover
This is an
image of the
cover of a
book read by
8th grade
students
Title Page
The title page naturally
has the title of the book
or periodical. The series
title is usually there
above the title. The
author is listed below
the title. Many times the
publishing company
and city of publication
will be at the bottom of
the page.
Title Verso
Page
The title verso page is
on the back of the title
page and contains
additional information.
The address of the
publisher will be here
along with the
copyright date. Also,
you will find a one
sentence summary and
subject headings.
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The Table of Contents of a book
The table of contents of a book tells you
where the main sections of the book are
located. In many books, the sections are
called “chapters.”
Table of Contents
The table of
contents tells
where you find
things in a book.
It usually gives
chapter titles and
page numbers as
well.
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Index of a book
The index lists the pages
where you find specific
information. It is in the back
of the book.
Index of a book
This is the
index of a
book on the
subject of
space and
space
structures.
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Glossary of a book –
A list of words (sometimes
difficult or specialized) with
their definitions, often placed
at the back of a book.
A specialized mini-dictionary
in the back!
Glossary of a book
 This glossary
has terms from
medical,
insurance, food,
and even jewel
industries.
Many different
terms in this
glossary.
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Have you met the objectives?
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Knowledge of arrangement
of LMC
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Know what is in each section of LMC
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Identify specific parts of books and print materials
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Know what is in each part
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Understand expectations and procedures in the LMC
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Demonstrate use of correct procedures in LMC as a student at
Dinwiddie Junior High School
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You have completed this long
interactive electronic
orientation and quiz.
Please drop me a note and tell me
what you think of it. If you
have any questions, let me
know. Click on my picture to
send me mail!
June, 2004
This PowerPoint has been created by me (Claudette Curl) for a technology class at MSU (CEP
810) and as a “thank you” to the library media specialists who hosted my (Claudette’s)
Masters Practicum. This is meant to be used as a tool by students and staff alike, in whatever
way best suits the needs of the school. This is free for educational use and is not to be sold or
reused without my (Mrs. Curl’s) consent.
Students are often absent from school or need review or reinforcement of policies in the
classroom and around the school. This is true in the library media center as well. This StAIR
is designed for students to use alone, as an electronic orientation, or to use as review of many
very basic terms, policies, and principles.
Educators find that many students who are reluctant to ask questions or admit that they don’t
know their way around the library, are very willing to work on the computer and familiarize
themselves via this electronic medium. As designer and creator of this orientation, I hope that
students and staff alike find this helpful and fun! Best of luck to you all. Enjoy!
-- Mrs. Curl (curl_cj@elps.k12.mi.us)