Call Numbers in the Library General Stanford Elementary Lesson 1 Lesson adapted from the Elementary Librarian

What are Call Numbers? 0 A Call Number is like the book’s address in the library – it’s where it lives! 0 Think of the library as a school bus and the books as students who need to be picked up. If the bus driver doesn’t have any addresses, how will he or she find the students? Discuss this with a partner. 0 You can think of the library in the same way. What would happen if we put the books just anywhere on the shelves? Discuss.

The Sections of our Library 0 Easy 0 These are picture books for everyone to check out. 0 Call numbers begin with E, followed by the 1 st three letters of the author’s last name. 0 Examples: E ANG E MAS E WIL

The Sections of our Library 0 Easy Paper Back (PB) 0 These are located in the plastic bins (PB). 0 Call numbers begin with PB, then E, followed by the 1 st three letters of the author’s last name. 0 Examples: PB E ANG PB E MAS PB E WIL

The Sections of our Library 0 Easy Non-Fiction 0 These are non fiction books that everyone can check out. 0 Call numbers range from 000 to 999, followed by the 1 st three letters of the author’s last name. 0 Examples: E ANG E NUM E MON

The Sections of our Library 0 Easy Non-Fiction Paper Back (PB) 0 These are located in the plastic bins (PB) for non- fiction. 0 Call numbers begin with PB, then they range from 000 to 999, followed by the 1 st three letters of the author’s last name. 0 Examples: PB E ANG PB E MAS PB E WIL

The Sections of our Library 0 Fiction 0 These are chapter books for grades Call numbers begin with F, followed by the 1 st three letters of the authors last name. 0 Examples: F Kin F Row F Wil

The Sections of our Library 0 Nonfiction 0 These books are organized by the Dewey Decimal System. 0 Call numbers range from 000 to 999, followed by the 1 st three letters of the author’s last name. 0 Examples: AND MCC BIS

Why is it Important to Keep Library Books in Order?

Discuss With Your Group: 0 Why is it so important to use shelf markers? 0 Is it OK to put books on just any shelf in the library? 0 How can call numbers help me find books in the library? 0 Why can’t I find books I’m looking for sometimes? 0 How can I help keep the library in order?

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity PB E CUR A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity E NUM A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity F OSB A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity BP E COL A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction Paper Back D. Fiction E. Non fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity F DOW A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity HIP A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction

Exit Ticket: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity E WAL E MUE A. Easy B. Easy (Paper Back/Plastic Bins) C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction E NUM F SIM 1.) 4.) 3.) 2.)

Call Numbers in the Library General Stanford Elementary Lesson 2 Lesson adapted from the Elementary Librarian

Where can I find this book? Call Numbers in the Library General Stanford Elementary Lesson 1 Title Call Number

Review The Sections of our Library Easy E ANG Easy Paper Back (PB) PB E ANG Easy Non-Fiction E ANG Easy Non-Fiction Paper Back (PB) PB E ANG

Review The Sections of our Library F ANG Non-Fiction ANG Fiction

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity KEL PB F MCD A. Easy B. Easy Paper Back C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction PB 811 FLO PB E HOU 4.) 3.)2.) 1.) 1.) E 2.) D 3.) F 4.) B

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity KEL PB F MCD A. Easy B. Easy Paper Back C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction PB 811 FLO PB E HOU 4.) 3.)2.) 1.) 1.) E 2.) D 3.) F 4.) B

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity KEL PB F MCD A. Easy B. Easy Paper Back C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction PB 811 FLO PB E HOU 4.) 3.)2.) 1.) 1.) E 2.) D 3.) F 4.) B

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity KEL PB F MCD A. Easy B. Easy Paper Back C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction PB 811 FLO PB E HOU 4.) 3.)2.) 1.) 1.) E 2.) D 3.) F 4.) B

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity KEL PB F MCD A. Easy B. Easy Paper Back C. Easy Non Fiction D. Fiction E. Non fiction PB 811 FLO PB E HOU 4.) 3.)2.) 1.) 1.) E 2.) D 3.) F 4.) B

PRACTICE: Can you tell me where this book is hiding? 0 3 rd Grade: 0 ABC Order Review 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 4 th Grade: 0 Fiction Call Numbers activity 0 Nonfiction Call Numbers activity 0 Book shelving practice 0 5 th Grade: 0 Dictionary Review 0 Call Numbers Review 0 Evaluating Websites activity Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis Bis