•3 or 4 people to a table, please

Library Orientation•About the library’s staff and “stuff”

•Mini tour of library•Your FIRST Ben Franklin Library Book Checkout!!!

Who are those people in the Library!

A LITTLE ABOUT MS. HELBACH

• Ben Library Media Specialist for 3 years

• Only at Ben on Day 2• My expectations (I expect

that you are in the library to work and if are not, you can expect to be sent back to study hall or your class).

• See me with ANY book, research, or computer questions!

ANOTHER PERSON WHO CAN HELP MAKE YOUR LIVES

EASIER…• Library Assistant (she really runs

the place!)• Mrs. Glodowski• Here every day

• Will help you with:• Book selection• Research projects• Computer questions• Just about anything to do with the library

When is the Library Open?

SEE US FOR BOOK CHECKOUT, BOOK RETURN, OR

QUESTIONS…• During Study Hall

• Before and after school

• During class (with a pass)

About book check out

1.“Do I need a library card?”

2.“How many books can I take out at once?”

3.“How long can I keep a book?”

4.“What happens if a book gets lost?”

YOU WILL ALSO VISIT THE LIBRARY…• For Research Projects

• Different than Elementary School Library

• Teachers request library time

What kind of “stuff” is in the library.

•Library Website!• Click Library Media Center on the

Ben homepage• www.wisp.k12.wi.us/benfranklinlm

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•computers•Black & White printers

•Laptops (if using in the library, only after desktops are full)

TechnologyFor school work only

BOOKSFOR SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS

AND JUST FOR FUN…

•Tons of books•Playaways•Audiobooks

Six VERY Simple

Rules!

# 1 All other school rules

also apply in the library. • Absolutely NO:

lateness, food, drink, coats, electronic devices, backpacks, etc.

# 2 Don’t be RUDE!

• No calling out• No talking

• No profanity/disrespectful language

• Be nice to each other!

# 3No violence of any kind!•No hitting, poking, pushing, etc.

(even if you’re “just playing”)

# 4Treat objects in the Library with care &

respect. • No drawing on tables

• No tearing books• Follow computer usage rules

# 5 Always have

something to work on (empty arms are very

suspicious!)

# 6Return all library books on time or

early.

Consequences…1. Warning2. Assigned seat (this may be

waived depending on offense)3. Removed from library for 10

school days4. Removed from library for 20

school days5. Removed from library for 30

school days6. Loss of library privileges

Start the year off right--

SLIDE SHOW CREATED BY:

Ms. Helbach Library Media

Specialist PJ Jacobs JHS Ben Franklin JHS

bhelbach@wisp.k12.wi.us