North Haven Middle School Library Orientation

The Three “Be’s” Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Library Rules Absolutely No GUM No water at the computers Water bottles at table must have tops firmly attached

What’s Different? No weekly classes Flexible Schedule

Library Use Class Research Projects Individual research Small groups Pleasure reading

Library Passes Each student must have their own pass Only one student per classroom at a time Pass is only for prompt library use Cafeteria Library Pass

Before School Hours Monday – Friday 7:15 - 7:30 am Project work Computer use Book selection Quiet study

After School Hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00 pm Must have a ride home Project work Computer use

Destiny Card Catalog Author Title Subject Keyword

Circulation Policies Three books Books circulate for four weeks Maybe renewed Exceptions

Magazines Magazines circulate one week May not be renewed 1 magazine Handle with care

Overdue Books Borrowing restricted Notices to students every week Letter home Avoid lost books Keep track of due dates

Nutmeg Book Awards Intermediate Teen CASL/CLA Students vote

Nutmeg Timeline September -April read current year nominees April – Student voting May – Nutmeg Celebration

Nutmeg Challenge Read TEN of 2015 Intermediate Nominees

Acceptable Use Agreement Signed by student and parent/guardian Necessary for computer use NO NO Chat/Instant messaging Computer damage

Fire Drill/Lockdown Stop all activity Listen for directions No talking Exit library Remain quiet

Nutmeg Book Club Discuss books Have fun Bring lunch

Library Goals Be effective and creative users of ideas and information Continue to develop a lifelong love of reading

Library web page tes.com/ tes.com/