Jan.+31+-+Feb.+4th

=﻿Monday, January 31, 2011=

Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper.
1. What are the names of our two media specialists? 2. How many books can a student check out? For how long? 3. Which button should you use after checking out books to each individual person? 4. Books or library materials that may only be checked out for one day is called. . .?

2. Desk Duty Schedule
We will review and discuss the desk duty schedule. The schedule is posted at the circulation desk and also on the right column of our Wiki page.

3. Dewey Decimal Classification System
Today we will learn about the Dewey Decimal System, the person who created it, and learn the Dewey Decimal Chart. Please do not write on today's worksheet; write on loose leaf paper. Using the website below, answer the questions from the worksheet provided by Mrs. Gill or Mrs. Hayes.

[|Let's Do Dewey]

4. AR Books
If you have not already found an AR book to read this six weeks, please find one before you leave today. All AR books for reading must be finalized by this Friday; after which you will not be able to switch books.

Wednesday, February 9th - Early Release
=Tuesday, February 1, 2011=



1. Library Warm-up #2
Answers these questions on yesterday's paper. ** Please label it "L.W. #2." ** When you have finished, remember to place your answer sheet in the wire basket behind the circulation desk.

1. Who created the Dewey Decimal System? 2. What the title of the 200's section of the Dewey Decimal Classification System? 3. What time does your desk duty begin today? 4. Write the following call numbers in correct numerical order.

781.09 645.75  641.9  788.32

2. Dewey Decimal Classification System
Today, we will review your notes from yesterday's class. We will also discuss the Dewey Decimal Chart and what types of books go in each section. Next, you will complete an assignment on the Dewey Decimal Chart.

3. OPAC Review
Mrs. Gill and Mrs. Hayes will review how to use our media center's OPAC (online public access catalog). After the demonstration/review, they will have an assignment for you to complete ("Dewey Detective - Part A).

4. Test Review
We will review for the Circulation Desk Terminology Test that is scheduled for tomorrow, February 2nd. Please be sure to study for this test!

Wednesday, Feb. 2nd - Circulation Desk Term Test
=Wednesday, February 2, 2011=

1. Library Warm-Up #3
Answer the following questions on yesterday's paper. ** Please label it "L. W. #3." ** If you have any that you have missed due to absences, etc., please be sure to complete the one(s) you missed and label it for that day. To access questions, please select the following link.





3. Dewey Detective Part B
Using yesterday's answers to Part A, we are going to put the call numbers in correct dewey order.

4. AR Book / Miscellaneous
If time permits, you may read your AR book or work on make-up work that you may have. Please use this time wisely. You may also be called upon to perform certain library tasks as well.

Tuesday, February 8th - Dewey Decimal Test
=﻿Thursday, February 3, 2011=

1. Library Warm-up #4
Answer the following questions on yesterday's paper; yesterday's papers can be found in the manila folder labeled "Library Warm-ups" near the graded papers box beside Mrs. Hayes' desk. ** Please label it "L. W. #4." ** If you have any that you have missed due to absences, etc., please be sure to complete the one(s) you missed and label it for that day. To access questions, please select the following link.



2. Shelving Materials
Mrs. Gill and/or Mrs. Hayes will discuss how we shelve books on the shelves in the media center. Notes will be provided.

3. Fiction Call Numbers
Now that you have a better understanding of how to shelve books, you will complete this exercise where you will put Fiction call numbers in the correct order.

4. Shelf Assignments
Today, you will receive your shelf assignment. These are the sections of the media center that you are responsible for. This includes making sure the shelves do not have any trash on them, that the books in your section are shelved correctly by call number, that the books are standing neatly by the edge of the shelf with the spine labels facing you and only books to be shelved that fall within your assigned sections are to be shelved by you.

Today, you will: 1. Find your sections in our media center. 2. Check your section for trash. 3. Check your section to make sure the books are neatly shelved. 4. Check your section's call numbers to see if they are shelved correctly.

=Friday, February 4, 2011=
 * We will not begin shelving books in your section until Monday, February 7th! **



1. Library Warm-Up #5
Answer the following questions on yesterday's paper; yesterday's papers can be found in the manila folder labeled "Library Warm-ups" near the graded papers box beside Mrs. Hayes' desk. ** Please label it "L. W. #5." ** If you have any that you have missed due to absences, etc., please be sure to complete the one(s) you missed and label it for that day. To access questions, please select the following link.



2. Shelving Review
After a review, you will complete a worksheet in which you will put Titles of books in the correct order.

3. Shelf Assignments
Today, you will receive your shelf assignment. These are the sections of the media center that you are responsible for. This includes making sure the shelves do not have any trash on them, that the books in your section are shelved correctly by call number, that the books are standing neatly by the edge of the shelf with the spine labels facing you and only books to be shelved that fall within your assigned sections are to be shelved by you.

Today, you will: 1. Find your sections in our media center. 2. Check your section for trash. 3. Check your section to make sure the books are neatly shelved. 4. Check your section's call numbers to see if they are shelved correctly.


 * We will not begin shelving books in your section until Monday, February 7th! **

4. AR Book / Miscellaneous
You may read your AR book. You may also be asked to assist in additional library tasks as well.