77thth Grade Review Grade Review77thth Grade Review Grade Review

Library Rules, Vocabulary, and Library Rules, Vocabulary, and Locating BooksLocating Books

Three Major Sections

• Fiction• Non-fiction• Biography

Fiction• Fiction books are

located at the back of the library.

• They are arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name.

Fiction Call Numbers

• Call numbers help you locate a book on the shelf. It is like an address.

Call Numbers

Example of a Fiction Call Number

FICDAH

“FIC” lets you know this is a fiction book.

First three letters of the author’s last name.

Non-fiction• Non-fiction or

factual books are located at the front of the library.

• These books are arranged by their Dewey Decimal number.

Nonfiction Call Number

629.228

First three letters of the author’s last name

Indicates a nonfiction book

Ram

Biography• Biographies are located in the non-

fiction section.• These are books about famous

people.• They are arranged alphabetically

by the last name of the famous person.

Biography Call Number

92

First three letters of the person’s last name that the book is about

Indicates a biography

Lin

Example

Indicates a biography

92Was

Book is about George Washington

Card Catalog• You may use any of the computers

in the library to access the card catalog.

• Remember you can search by author, title, subject, or keyword.

Internet Access• You may only access the Internet

with a teacher’s permission.• If you are caught on the Internet

without permission, you will be sent immediately to the principal’s office.

Magazines• Magazines may be read in the

library any time your class visits.• You may also check out past

copies of magazines for one week.

Remember• Work quietly to respect others.• When you have checked out your

book, please have a seat and read quietly.

• No food or drink in the library without permission.

Book Check Out• All books must be checked out at

the desk before exiting the library.• You may keep a book out for two

weeks.• If you have an overdue book, you

will not be allowed to check out until it is returned.

Questions• You may ask for

help at any time.• I will be glad to

assist you in searching for a book.

IMS Library Expectations

•Integrity

•Motivation

•Success

Integrity• I show integrity when:

– I come to the library with permission.– I am respectful of others

Motivation• I am motivated when

– I look for books that interest me.– I ask for help when I need it.– I only use the computer to locate

books on my own or for researching an assigned topic.

Success• I am successful when

– I come to the library quietly.– I check out my books at the circulation

desk.– I place chairs and materials back in the

proper place before leaving.– I bring my books and magazines back

on time.

Consequences1. Warning2. Silent Lunch (One Day)3. Silent Lunch (Three Days)4. Parent Called5. Silent Lunch (Five Days in

Classroom)6. Referral to the Office

Have a great year and enjoy

using the library media center!