School Library Information Centre

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School Library Information Centre

• Orientation 2009
• (online version)

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School Library Orientation

• Take the time to go through this
  PowerPoint. You will need the information
  to complete the quiz, About Your School
  Library.
• You will also need the information on the
  School Library webpage, at
• http//www.dpcdsb.org/POCOK/SchoolLibrary/
• The quiz is online, at http//www.quia.com/qui
  z/1103857.html

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Welcome!

• This is YOUR School Library Information
  Centre.
• We are here to help and support you.
• You are welcome to come to the SLIC
  before school, after school, and during
  lunch.

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Hours

• 730 a.m. 300 p.m.
• Monday Friday
• Any changes (e.g. closed for a Math
  Contest) will be posted on the door.

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Staff

• Miss Dillon Teacher Librarian
• certified, experienced (20 years!) teacher
• additional qualifications in school
  librarianship
• understands teaching and learning
• works with your teachers to support
  teaching
• works with YOU to support learning
• can help with book selection, research,
  essay / report writing, Works Cited,
  presentationsjust ask!

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Staff

• Mrs. Roane Library Technician
• qualified Library Technician (diploma),
  experienced
• organizes and manages the library collection
• helps with computer questions / problems,
  book selection

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Staff

• Mrs. Young Library Secretary
• manages Circulation Desk
• deals with overdue / missing items

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SLIC Purpose / Role

• To help you develop
• information literacy / research skills
• love of life long learning
• love of reading.

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Program

• Orientation
• what youre doing today
• Information Studies
• research lessons and help
• Reading Promotion / Literacy Support
• White Pine, Book Group, Book Team,
  individual help selecting books, etc.
• Displays
• check the bulletin board it changes!
• Special Events
• e.g. Readathon, contests, Book Group Trip,
  author visits

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Volunteer Opportunities

• Want to earn volunteer hours?
• Ask about joining the Student Library Clerks
  or the Book Team!

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Resources

• Print
• encyclopedias
• non - fiction
• fiction
• graphic novels
• manga
• picture books (great for babysitting!)
• magazines

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Resources

• Non Print
• few videos, DVDs, kits in School Library
• access to board media collection

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Resources

• Digital
• databases, school
• databases, Ministry
• databases, Knowledge Ontario (note home
  access is through public library, for
  everyone in Ontario)
• eBooks (school home access)
• internet
• Geometers Sketchpad (take home)

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Resources

• Community
• help finding and accessing community groups,
  organizations, etc.

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Equipment

• 25 computers
• 2 data projector carts
• USB keys
• printer (black and white laser)
• photocopier
• comb binding machine

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Policies The Four Rs

• Responsibility
• all school rules apply
• take care of library facility, equipment,
  resources
• return all items on time
• Respect
• respect staff members
• respect other library users (e.g. work
  quietly)
• Research and Reading
• be quietly and productively occupied
• No hanging out!

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Computer Rules

• Rules
• sign out computer
• use assigned computer
• use your own account
• no games / gaming sites
• follow Network User Agreement
• Consequences for breaking rules
• loss of computer / library privileges
• contact with teacher / VP / parents

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Want more information?

• Check out the School Library webpage for
  more information
• http//www.dpcdsb.org/POCOK/SchoolLibrary/
• Its a work in - progress, so check back
  often!
• Comments and suggestions welcome!