1. WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY Librarian – Ms. Jennifer Zinn

2. ABOUT MS. ZINN  Taught junior high & high school speech, yearbook, and English classes for 11 years.  Graduated with Master’s degree in Library Science in May 2011.  Moved from Canyon, TX to San Antonio in August.

3. MORE ABOUT MS. ZINN  I like to read – favorite authors are JK Rowling, Mitch Albom, Beverly Cleary, Judy Blume, Lee Child, Sue Grafton, and Janet Evanovich.  I play the clarinet in a community band.  I love to ride roller coasters – have ridden 161 different roller coasters.

4. ABOUT THE LIBRARY  Open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. – unless Ms. Zinn is at a meeting.  You must always sign in when you come to the library unless you are with a class.  Must have pass from teacher during the day. Don’t expect to check out a book between classes. Will not write a pass!

5. LIBRARY PROCEDURES  Leave backpacks at the front of the library.  Take care of books – handle them gently.  If you’re not sure where you got a book – don’t put it back in the shelf, leave it on top.  Use quiet voices and appropriate language.  Sit with chair flat on floor.

6. LIBRARY ORGANIZATION  Library has over 9200 items.  Collection consists of Fiction, Non- Fiction, and Reference materials.  33 magazines subscriptions.

7. FICTION  Fiction books are made up though some can be based on real historic events or be written as realistic fiction.  Most of the fiction books are located on the outside shelves.  They are organized by the author’s last name.

9. NON-FICTION  Non-fiction books are based in truth and are often used for information.  Most non-fiction books are categorized using the Dewey Decimal System.

10. DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM  A method for organizing books based on subjects.  Though mostly non-fiction, some fiction books can be found under the Dewey Decimal classification.

11. DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATIONS 000-099Computers, general information (Guinness Book of World Records) 100-199Philosophy & Psychology Feelings, Supernatural phenomenon 200-299Religion 300-399Social Sciences (Social issues, Careers, Law, Crime, Customs, Myths, Legends) 400-499Language

12. DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATIONS 500-599Science & Math All kinds of sciences – life, plants, animals, insects, weather, dinosaurs, etc. 600-699Technology & Applied Science Food, pets, gardening, medicine, vehicles, electronics 700-799Arts & Recreation Art, origami, drawing, graphic novels (741.5), music, sports 800-899Literature Poetry, plays, classic literature 900-999History, Geography, & Biography

13. GUESS THE NUMBER 500-599 (520 SPA) 700-799 (796.357 BUR)

14. GUESS THE NUMBER 600-699 (629.224 YOU)

15. GUESS THE NUMBER 900-999 (959.705 BAR) 200-299 (232.9 DEP)

16. GUESS THE NUMBER 800-899 (811.54 MOR) 300-399 (355.02 ADA)

17. GUESS THE NUMBER 000-099 (001.9403 ALL) 100-199 (155.5 JOH)

18. GUESS THE NUMBER 400-450 (450 LET)

19. OTHER BOOK SECTIONS Spanish Language Books (SP) Easy Fiction (E)Story Collections (SC)

20. OTHER BOOK SECTIONS Sets & Series Biography (B)Collective Biography

21. OTHER BOOK SECTIONS  Newbery Award Books Most distinguished American Children’s Book published each year  Coretta Scott King Books Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions  Caldecott Award Winners Awarded to an artist for outstanding illustrations in a children’s book.

22. REFERENCE BOOKS Include: Encyclopedias Almanacs Dictionaries Atlases

23. MAGAZINES  33 magazines – current issues on shelf at front of library.  Back issues past the dictionaries in reference.  Can check out 1 magazine a week. Lost magazines cost $4.00 to replace.

24. CARD CATALOG

25. CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES  Need to know your student ID number – say slow and clear.  Can check out up to three items for two weeks at a time.  Cannot check out items if you have overdue books.  Can renew books if nobody else has requested them.  No fines for late books, but you do have to pay for books you damage or lose.

26. COMPUTERS  Computer lab is used by classes for research, testing, or class assignments.  Before or after school, you can only use computers for research or class assignments with a note from your teacher.  You cannot listen to music, play unapproved games, or go to inappropriate websites. Violation of this will result in loss of computer privileges.  Printing is for class assignments only – ask before printing.

27. B.O.N.E.S. READING PROGRAM  Get a reading log.  Read at least 8 books. (No easy fiction)  Have parents sign the form for each book you read.  Turn in form by November 11  Pick a book to add to the library collection.  You’ll promote the book with poster, video, or audio.

28. READING LOG

29. UIL COMPETITION  Poetry Reading  Modern Oratory Government responsibility to provide health care Social networking and privacy Home ownership Increase public internet access Smaller class sizes  Impromptu Speaking

30. UIL – OTHER EVENTS  Mathematics  Ready Writing  Maps, Graphs, Charts  Dictionary Skills  Social Studies  Calculator Applications  Editorial Writing  Spelling  Science  Listening  Art  Chess Puzzle

31. SCAVENGER HUNT  Questions 1 & 2 – must find the book on the shelf. Carefully replace where you found it when finished.  Question 3 – Use the card catalog to search an author. Be sure to note if there is more than one page of search results when counting. Don’t count non-books or those written about the author but not BY the author – such as a biography. (Do count autobiographies and books that the author contributed to.)  Question 4 – Use the reference book indicated. Check the table of contents or index to find information.  Question 5 – There are multiple correct answers for this question – but the answer must be a magazine that we have in this library.