1. North Haven Middle School Library Orientation

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

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

4. What’s Different? No weekly classes Flexible Schedule

5. Library Use Class Research Projects Individual research Small groups Pleasure reading

6. 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 2014-2015

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

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

9. Destiny Card Catalog Author Title Subject Keyword

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

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

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

13. Nutmeg Book Awards Intermediate Teen CASL/CLA Students vote

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

15. Nutmeg Challenge Read TEN of 2015 Intermediate Nominees

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

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

18. Nutmeg Book Club Discuss books Have fun Bring lunch

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

20. Library web page http://northhavenmiddles.ct.nhm.schoolinsi tes.com/http://northhavenmiddles.ct.nhm.schoolinsi tes.com/