Why should I use the library?
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Why should I use the library?. To get information To get a book to read To use computers & other tech tools (Internet, Microsoft Office, Macromedia Suite, colour printer, etc.) To work on a project, research, etc. To find a quiet place to do homework or read. Who works in the library?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Why should I use the library?
¨ To get information ¨ To get a book to read¨ To use computers & other tech tools (Internet,
Microsoft Office, Macromedia Suite, colour printer, etc.)
¨ To work on a project, research, etc.¨ To find a quiet place to do homework or read
Who works in the library?
¨ Mrs. Kilik, Library Assistant
¨ Mme Ferrer, Teacher-Librarian¨ Mr. Schellenberg, Teacher (block 1)
Our library assistant is fantastic!
When can I use the library?
¨ Before school (8:00 to 8:45 am)¨ During Flex Time (11:15 – 11:45am)
Library is closed during advisory¨ During lunch (11:45 am – 12:30 pm)¨ After school (3:00 to 3:30 pm)
- Extended hours after school – ask Mme Ferrer¨ During class time with your subject teacher
Enter and leave the library quietly. Work quietly - whisper when talking. Please do not eat food in the library. Please do not talk on cell phones. Please use ear-buds to listen to music. Please push in your chair before you leave.
Always be considerate of others
What are the behaviour expectations in the library?
Library Police
What are the circulation rules?
¨ Have your Go-card ready for faster service.
¨ Maximum sign out is 10 items.¨ Sign out period is 2 weeks EXCEPT:
– Magazines => 3 day loan– Reference & Reserve => in library use
Please return all items ASAP
How many print resources does the library have?
¨ 3000 Fiction books¨ 3000 Nonfiction books¨ 320 Reference titles¨ 35 Magazine subscriptions
– Including French, Spanish & Japanese!
Our collection is searchable online 24 hrs a day!
How many electronic resources does the library have?
¨ HWS Library Online¨ Online Databases:
– eLibrary Canada• 430 newspapers, 1740 magazines and much more!
– World Book Encyclopedia Online – Gale Online Reference Centre– Encyclopedia of BC– Oxford Online Dictionary– And many more!
What types of services does the library offer?
¨ Computer accounts (new account, password, etc.)¨ 16 networked computers and 1 laser printer¨ 1 computer lab (25 desktops)¨ 1 colour printer (25¢ per page)¨ 1 photocopier (10¢ per page)¨ Paper trimmer, poster paper, glue, scissors, pencil crayons, etc.¨ Ask us to print class sets!
What kinds of programs does the library have?
¨ Information Literacy:– Whole class & small group instruction– Online tutorials– HWS Library Help Sheets– Individual student questions
¨ Library Orientations¨ Library Work Experience Program
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