January+24-28th

=Monday, January 24-28, 2010=

3. Create Wikispace Account
Use the following website to set up an account on Wikispace. If you already have an account set up, you will need to request to join our class.

Wikispace

4. Library Scavenger Hunt
Today you will familiarize yourself with our media center by locating certain areas, etc. on a map that we will provide.

5. Library Wrap-up
Answer the following questions: 1. How many books can a student check out? For how long? 2. What must every student who comes to our media center have? 3. Will you have to read a novel for this class?

=Tuesday, January 25, 2011=

1. Library Review
Answer the following questions: 1. Name two expectations we have for you as a media assistant. 2. Where do you put your personal belongings? 3. What percentage do tests count towards your grade?

2. Newspapers (only 1st period)
= ﻿3. Library Scavenger Hunt = Complete yesterday's scavenger hunt map and then we will go over the answers. = ﻿4. Attendance Desk/Door Duty = Review handout in your class folder. = ﻿5. Circulation Desk Terminology = Today you will receive your "Circulation Desk Terminology." We will discuss each word and it's meaning. Your test on these words will be on Friday, January 28th.

= 6. AR Books = If time permits today, you may look for an AR book to read for this 6 weeks. The requirements are: 1. must be an AR book (check AR to make sure we have a test on your chosen book) 2. must have a reading level of at least 4.9 3. cannot be a book that was read by last semester's students. (See "AR Books Read" in the right column of our wikipage.)

= 7. Dates to Remember =

Fri., January 28th - Circulation Desk Terminology Test
=Wednesday, January 26, 2011=

1. Library Review
Answer the following questions: 1. When a student enters the library and you have checked the pass, what does the student need to do next? 2. Where do we keep supplementary books in our media center? 3. The monetary charged material returned after the due date is called a(n).

2. Circulation Desk Terminology Puzzle
Using your "Circulation Desk Terminology" words, you will create a crossword puzzle using the definitions as the clues. If we did not finish reviewing words yesterday, we will review first.


 * Please follow the following directions when creating your puzzle: **

1. Type all words and definitions in Microsoft Word. 2. When typing the words you must type the word, then space, then type the definition and then hit enter. If the word is made up of two words (ex. charging machine), then there can not be a space between words (ex. chargingmachine). Also do not include dashes, etc. between words and definitions. 3. Click on the following link to access the PuzzleMaker; [] 4. Select "Criss Cross." 5. Title the puzzle, "Circulation Desk Terminology" 6. Copy/paste words and definitions you typed in Microsoft Word, and place them in the box with Step 4. 7. Now you need to come and get Mrs. Hayes and/or Mrs. Gill.

Please see us before you print any puzzle.
= 3. AR Books = If time permits today, you may look for an AR book to read for this 6 weeks. The requirements are: 1. must be an AR book (check AR to make sure we have a test on your chosen book) 2. must have a reading level of at least 4.9 3. cannot be a book that was read by last semester's students. (See "AR Books Read" in the right column of our wikipage.)

= 4. Dates to Remember =

Fri., January 28th - Circulation Desk Terminology Test
=Thursday, January 27, 2011=

1. Library Review
Answer the following questions: 1. True or False: You can write a pass for a student to leave the library and go to the office. 2. True or False: Every media assistant needs their own flash drive. 3. The number and/or letters given to a book to show its shelf location is called a. accession number b. bar code c. call number

2. Circulation Desk Terminology Puzzle

 * Please follow the following directions when creating your puzzle: **

1. Type all words and definitions in Microsoft Word. 2. When typing the words you must type the word, then space, then type the definition and then hit enter. If the word is made up of two words (ex. charging machine), then there can not be a space between words (ex. chargingmachine). Also do not include dashes, etc. between words and definitions. 3. Click on the following link to access the PuzzleMaker; [] 4. Select "Criss Cross." 5. Title the puzzle, "Circulation Desk Terminology" 6. Copy/paste words and definitions you typed in Microsoft Word, and place them in the box with Step 4. 7. Now you need to come and get Mrs. Hayes and/or Mrs. Gill.

3. Circulation System - Follett
Today we will be training you on how to check in and check out books properly.

= 4. AR Books = If time permits today, you may look for an AR book to read for this 6 weeks. The requirements are: 1. must be an AR book (check AR to make sure we have a test on your chosen book) 2. must have a reading level of at least 4.9 3. cannot be a book that was read by last semester's students. (See "AR Books Read" in the right column of our wikipage.)

Wed., February 2nd - Circulation Desk Terminology Test
=﻿Friday, January 28, 2011=

1. Circulation Desk Terminology Puzzle
Finish your puzzle if you have not done so already.

2. Circulation System - Follett
Today we will be training you on how to check in and check out books properly.

3. AR Books
If time permits today, you may look for an AR book to read for this 6 weeks. The requirements are: 1. must be an AR book (check AR to make sure we have a test on your chosen book) 2. must have a reading level of at least 4.9 3. cannot be a book that was read by last semester's students. (See "AR Books Read" in the right column of our wikipage.)

4. Let's Do Dewey
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.

[|Let's Do Dewey]