John A. Ferguson Senior High

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FALCON'S INFORMATION CENTER

• John A. Ferguson Senior High
• 15900 S.W. 56 Street
• Miami, FL 33185

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MEDIA SPECIALISTS or LIBRARIANS ?

• Librarians have a degree in library science and
  work in the public libraries.

• Media Specialists are teachers who also have a
  degree in educational media. They are responsible
  for administering the information center program.
  
• They may not work in the public libraries. Media
  specialists are responsible for
• Teaching Information Skills
• Working with the entire school community
  including administration
• Placing orders for materials that will meet the
  educational and instructional needs of the
  students and staff
• Collection development
• Preparing an annual budget
• Marketing

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In the know

• Hours of operation
• Photocopies and printing from computer (color and
  black)
• Sections of the Information Center
• Types of reference materials
• Locating materials (Destiny and call numbers)
• Red shelf markers
• Number of books
• Fines
• Student IDs check out and printing
• Food and drink
• Computer usage
• Passes (during class and during lunch)
• Restrooms in the Information Center are for
  faculty use only
• Respecting the rights of others
• Accelerated Reader

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SLIDE INTO A GOOD BOOK
It may take you into great adventures
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Welcome!
We're Open!

• Mon. Thurs 640 am 300 pm
• Fri. 640 am 230 pm

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Media Center Rules

• Check out up to 5 books at a time
• The restrooms in the Information
  Center are for faculty only
• Use your student ID card when checking
  out books
• Books you check out today will be due in
  2 weeks

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Media Center Rules

• Magazines are only checked overnight
• Computers are to be used for instructional
• purpose only
• No games or videos are permissible on
• school computers
• By using these computers you agree to abide
• by Miami-Dade County Public Schools
• Acceptable Use Policy.

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Media Center Rules

• Library passes are required to use library during
  lunch
• Use a copy card for photocopies
• Keep your records clear of fines by returning
  books on time
• There will be a 5 cent fee charged daily until
  books are returned

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Media Center Rules

• Use a shelf marker when looking for books and
  place shelf marker back in the basket when
  finished.
• Be courteous and respectful to other library
  patrons
• Leave everything neater than how you found it
• No cell phones or electronic devices allowed

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Your friendly staff is here to assist you
Ms. Lissette Alvarez
Ms. Lupe Diaz
Mrs. Pat Dill
Mr. Steve Braddy
Mr. Oscar Morejon
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Rain or Shine
Books can be a lot of fun
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John A. Ferguson Information Center
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