1. Welcome to the Robert Bateman H.S. Library!
Our Library
Our Resources
Electronic Catalogue

2. Who are your librarians?
Teacher-Librarian: Ms. Killins
Library Technician: Ms. Owen

3. Are food and drink allowed in the library?
No food or drink in the library
Water is allowed
No liquids near the computers

4. What is in the RBHS Library?
Fiction books
Non-fiction books
Graphic novels
Reference books
French books
Teachers’ books
Encyclopedias
Magazines
Videos/DVDs
30 computers
A photocopier
Colour printer
5 KOBO Touches

5. Fiction Books
Fiction books are arranged alphabetically by author last name
The spine label of each book will have the letter F on it, followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name
E.g. F SED

6. Non-Fiction Books
Non-fiction books are organised using the Dewey Decimal System
Each book has a subject number followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name
E.g WOF

7. What do the numbers mean on non-fiction books?
The Dewey Decimal System organises knowledge by numbers from 0 to by hundreds with subdivisions
Each number represents a subject or part of a subject
Thus, all books about reptiles, for example, will be together on the shelf – 567.9

8. Major Dewey Classifications
000 – General Works
100 – Philosophy and Psychology
200 – Religion
300 – Social Sciences
400 – Language
500 – Natural Sciences and Mathematics
600 – Applied Sciences
700 – Arts/Recreation
800 – Literature
900 – Geography and History

9. 973.922 WOF 900 – Geography and History
970 – General History of North America
973 – United States
973.9 –
– Kennedy
Of Kennedys and Kings – Making Sense of the Sixties by Harris Wofford

10. Graphic Novels Graphic novels are arranged alphabetically by author
The spine label of fictional graphic novels will have the letters, GNOV, followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name
E.g. GNOV GAI
The spine label of non-fictional graphic novels will have the letters, GNOV, followed by a Dewey Decimal System indicator
E.g. GNOV MIL

11. Reference Books Reference books cannot be taken out of the library
Each book has an Upper Case R, followed by a Dewey number, and the first three letters of the author’s last name
E.g. R 910 ENC V.3

12. French Books
Each book in the French collection has a fleur-de-lis sticker

13. Videos/DVDs
Students may sign out videos and DVDs for seven days

14. HIP – Library Catalogue
Go to rbh.hdsb.ca
Click on “Library” on the left
Click on “HIP” at the top
Search!

15. Photo ID You need photo identification to borrow a library item
Do not borrow books for your friends on your library account (you will be responsible for any fines or lost items)

16. Borrowing Items
Take the item(s) to the circulation desk, present photo identification to the librarian, and your items will be scanned into the computer
Remember to bring books back in two weeks and videos/DVDs in one week
We allow you to borrow 5 books at a time and only 3 graphic novels at a time

17. Fines Every item has a due date stamped at the back
If you return a book late, it will cost you 25 cents a day up to a maximum of $5 per item
It’s free to renew!

18. Your Teacher-Librarian
Your teacher-librarian is available to help you find print resources, search online databases effectively, help you with essays, and support you in all your information gathering needs, so make sure you ask for help when needed!