What you need to know to be in the know. Welcome to the GHS Library Freshman Orientation 2011

Meet the Library Staff Library Media Specialists: Ms. Mace and Mrs. Sauber Library Clerk: Mrs. Hendrick. Library Assistant: Mrs. Hayles

When we’re open Regular Library Hours: 7:00 am - 2:50 pm

Library Passes What they are and when you need them When you DON’T need them: In the morning; before class begins. After final bell/dismissal for the day. Between classes. When you are accompanied by a teacher as part of a class. When you DO need them: If you are coming to the library DURING class time, without your teacher and the rest of your class. During SWAMP. If you want to come to the library during your lunch time you have to have a note signed by the principal or an assistant principal. If you are in the library on a pass, you must sign in and out on the clipboard!!!

Why come to the Library? Study or do homework Check out a book or magazine Research information for an assignment Use a computer for a class project Retrieve equipment or resources for a teacher Get assistance from the librarians Club meeting

What’s in the library? Fiction & Nonfiction, and audiobooks (2 week check- out with renewal available) Magazines & Newspapers (Overnight check-out available) Reference & Career Materials (Overnight check-out available) VHS/DVD, Teacher Resources, & Equipment (available for student use in the library) Computers

How to checkout library materials Locate what materials you desire: Using the OPAC Browsing Asking for Assistance Go to Circulation Desk: Give your name to check out Return materials when due in the book drop Overdue notices will be given out monthly to homeroom teachers Fines (.05 per day up to $1.00 max per item)

Computer Resources OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) Microsoft Office products Internet (with AUP & educational uses only) KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library) Country Reports Adobe Photoshop CS, Inspiration, Movie Maker, etc. Warren County Public Library

Some comments about printing. Select the item that you want to print. PLEASE Do Not Print Whole Websites. Go to “File” Select “Print” Select either the T654or W820 printer. Print only ONE time. If your document does not print, notify a library staff member. If you notice that the printer is out of paper or there is a paper jam, please notify a library staff member.

Library Website

Using GHS: The AUP [Acceptable Use Policy] “As a student or as an employee, you are expected to use computers and Internet resources in an ethical and responsible manner; therefore, all students and employees are required to sign an acceptable use policy. Your signature represents that you understand and agree to follow the acceptable use policy.”

AUP Students have access to the network through individual accounts. Students use these accounts only for class requirements or requests by sponsoring teachers. Students may access the Internet only under direct supervision. Students may not use on the network unless requested by a sponsoring teacher. This includes chat rooms, instant messaging, message boards, etc.

AUP Remember that computers are to be used for ACADEMIC / EDUCATIONAL purposes only.

AUP If students begin to use a computer and notice that it is damaged in some way, please notify a library staff member or the supervising teacher. Students are not to physically change or damage any workstation, components of a workstation, server, printer, network connections or hubs

What can I not do on the computers? Students may not use or download multi-user games or any other non-instructional game via the WCPSNet. (Games are only allowed if they are part of instructional software.) Students must have permission to work from workstation hard drives. Students are not to work at a DOS prompt unless supervision is present. Students are not to install programs onto a hard drive or server without permission from a supervisor. This includes downloading programs, music, and video from the Internet. Students are not permitted to conduct any illegal activities via the network. Students are not permitted to get from or put onto the network any copyrighted material (including software), or threatening or obscene material.

Inappropriate Use Includes: Accessing sites with inappropriate text, pictures, games, blogs, chat rooms, Myspace or Facebook [etc.]. Using [unless authorized by a teacher or administrator] Downloading executable files, graphics, games, audio/video files without instructor permission. These types of files use up the bandwidth and could contain viruses or spyware. Misuse of Internet will result in consequences outlined on page 21 of GHS Handbook.

What can I do on the computers? Look for a book on OPAC. Type a Word Document, save it and print it. Create a PowerPoint presentation. Do Research on the Internet. Use online databases for research such as the KYVL, Country Reports, Career Cruising [ILP], etc. Photoshop Check grades on Infinite Campus Microtype Etc.

How do I log on to the GHS computer network? Username: 15knmace Graduation Year; First & Middle Initial; and last name (lower case) Password: (last 6 digits of Student ID#) Domain: warren

Why keep User ID and Password a secret? Your electronic work is your personal property. You have a responsibility to protect it. Using someone else’s User ID is the same as being caught with someone else’s billfold.

Your files Electronic files are considered personal property. The deletion or vandalism of these files will be treated as if they were physical property. Students may not offer Internet access to any individual via their WCPS/GHS account. Students may not use or alter any one else’s account. Students may not give their password to anyone. You should lock your workstation if you leave the workspace by pressing Control + Alt + Delete.

Your files While your files are personal property, because it is located on school equipment, it is not private property. A school administrator or computer systems administrator has the authority to take full ownership of any electronic media that resides on any equipment owned by the school.

IMPORTANT!!!! Students should know that a proxy server records every transaction that takes place via the network. This includes a record of every account that logs on, a record of each machine that logs on, as well as the Internet site that was accessed.

Consequences for Violation of the AUP Removal of the privilege of using the school technology for a specified period of time. Responsibility for the financial burden of repairing any damage to hardware or software. ALC ASP Suspension Expulsion ***You will not receive any warnings when you have violated the policy because your signature on the AUP signifies that you have read and understand the policy.***

Consequences Computers are to be used for research and completing authorized assignments as directed by a staff member. If a student accesses a site that is not lewd, but is not part of an authorized assignment, the student shall receive: 1st offense – Cafeteria Detention for five (5) days 2nd offense – ALC Two (2) days 3rd offense – administrative discretion For accessing lewd websites as determined by an administrator.