WELCOME TO THE

W. H. ADAMSON LIBRARY

2015 - 2016

LIBRARIANS

Mrs. Derounderou@dallasisd.org

Ms. Garciacrgarcia@dallasisd.org

LIBRARY HOURS Monday – Friday

8:15 am to 5:15 pm PLEASE SIGN IN at the circulation desk. Hall Passes needed for:

Before School During Lunch After School

NOTE: During the day, students must have a written pass with their name, date and a

teacher signature.

LIBRARY RULES

Follow all School RulesBe SafeBe RespectfulBe Responsible

House Keeping RemindersNo food/drinks in the library.Throw away any trash in your area and

clean up when you leave.Push Chairs in.

LIBRARY PROCEDURES

CHECKOUT INFORMATION Student ID badges will be scanned to check

out booksThere is NO limit to the number of items a

patron can check out.Items are checked out for 2 weeks, but

patrons can renew books repeatedly.Students must pay for lost or damaged

items. If our school does not have the book you are

looking for, we can request a loan of the item from any other DISD School.

LIBRARY CATALOG

The Dallas ISD Library Public Access Catalog (PAC) is available on all computers and should be used as your first source for materials. Ask a librarian for assistance if needed. Click on the link below to search for a book.

Library Catalog http://library.dallasisd.org

•Access from Home

•Place a HOLD

•Renew your Books

Log in using your ID as your username and the last 4 digits of your ID # as the password.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

EBSCOHost – a newpaper and periodical index with full text articles, pictures, and radio and TV transcriptsGale – a compilation of databases including Literature Resource Center and Student Gold Resource Center World Book Online – database with access to World Book Encyclopedia, Spanish encyclopedia, and 8 research modules& MORE on http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/12135

ID BADGES

Must be worn in the library.

They will be used to check out your books.

LIBRARY COMPUTERS•Computers are available before school, during lunch, after school or with a pass from your teacher unless a class has reserved them.

•Students must log in to the computer using their student ID & password. Students should set up their security questions at https://password.dallasisd.org to retrieve their password if forgotten.

•Students are allowed to print school related assignments in the library. There is no fee.

NOTE: Using the Internet is a privilege. Misusing it will result in your not being allowed to access the Internet using library computers. There will be no warnings, after the first infraction, you will be banned from using the computers in the library.

DO’S AND DON’TS

Do…. Model Good Behavior – be respectful .

Clean up after yourself.

Have your ID badge ready for scanning at the circulation desk.

Bring all needed writing materials.

Return your books in a timely manner.

Don’t…. Eat in the library.

Chew gum.

Disrupt others.

Move furniture or leave trash.

Use computers inappropriately.

Coming the Library is a privilege. Not adhering to policies and procedures may result in being asked to leave. You will receive one verbal warning.