Great Falls Middle/High Great Falls Middle/High School Library Media School Library Media

CenterCenter

Great Falls Middle/High Great Falls Middle/High School Library Media School Library Media

CenterCenter Student Student

OrientationOrientation

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 7:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.

Wednesdays open til 3:45

What you can do in the media center

Gather information for an assignment

Read magazines and newspaper

Checkout books to read for pleasure

Use computers for research

Library RulesAll School Rules ApplyThe library is for reading, studying,

conducting research, and learning. NO one will behave in such a manner as to detract from these endeavors.

Respect others and property.No food, candy, gum, or beverages

should be brought in or eaten in the library.

Rules cont.

Magazines and reference materials cannot be checked out.

Students must have a pass from their teacher in order to stay in the library.

Sign in & out in order to verify you came to media center.

Procedures upon entering media

center Come in quietly!When coming with a class:

• Sit at tables; one person to a chair• Wait until your table is called to get

up for checkout, to get magazines or other materials, or when leaving

• When leaving push chairs under the tables

Procedures upon entering media center

contWhen coming in small groups or alone

Give pass from your teacher to Mrs. HopperSign in giving all information (name, teacher,

time entered, reason)Do what you need to do without wasting timeBefore you leave push chair under tableSign out giving time leaving & get your pass

Copying/printing Available

Copies on the copy machine are $ .10 per page/side. Print-outs from computers on laser printer are $. 25 per page. Must have flash drive with info for printing Media Center does not provide color printing

Reference Most are incorporated with non-

fiction books.Special reference books are on the

lab side of the media center. *Can only be used in the media

center.

Computers Can only use if you have turned in the “Computer Use Agreement” Used for research/school

assignments Used for publishing papers/projectsDESTINY

Checkout Procedures You may come any time as long as you

have pass from your teacherMay have only 2 books out at a time May keep books for 2 weeksNo other checkouts with overdue books No student may check out a book for another student

If you want to renew a book you must have the book with you

If another student wants the book you have he/she can check it out when you return it.

Do not give your book to someone else.

Over Due Books• You will have a one week grace

period before fines start.• Fines are set at 5 cents a day.• If you are out for any reason when

your class comes to Media center it is your responsibility to get your books in when you return; Not your teacher’s.

Returning BooksPlace books on cart upright, not

stacked on top of each otherIf you discovered a problem with

the book (torn page, etc.) please, show the media specialist as soon as possible. Do not put the book on the cart.

RememberThe media center

is for your use.Use it wisely and

often!!

Have a Good Year!

Your media specialist,

Mrs. Hopper