1. DLI Library Briefing Listen againNext slide

2. Hours of Operation  Posted on Library doors  Schedule subject to change  Family use authorized  Must be accompanied on 1 st visit and assigned a number  Unaccompanied visit(s) authorized after number assigned DLI Library Listen againNextPrevious

3. Library Resources  Books  Audio materials  DVDs  Research databases  Informational handouts  Periodicals (newspapers, magazines, journals) Listen againNextPrevious

4. Books  English language study materials Reading comprehension practice Vocabulary development Grammar study Bilingual dictionaries  Military topics  Biographies  General interest topics  Fiction  Reference materials (including encyclopedias) Listen againNextPrevious

5. Newspapers, Magazines, and Journals  Check with Library staff for current subscriptions  Library subscribes to military newspapers, journals, and general interest magazines  Newspapers are located on the newspaper stand Current Editions May Not Be Checked Out Listen againNextPrevious

6. Audio Resources  Pronunciation  Listening comprehension  Grammar  Reading comprehension  Audio Kits (CD & book)  ALC CDs (GE & Specialized) Listening stations are available in the Library and Learning Center. Listen againNextPrevious

7. Videos  Accent reduction  Grammar  Briefing techniques  Microsoft Office DVDs  Biographies  Documentaries (including military topics) DVD players are available in the Library and Learning Center. Listen againNextPrevious

8. Library Computers  Online research databases (The Library offers limited Internet access)  Library catalog  Library computers do not support:  Internet search engines such as Google  e-mail  Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Listen againNextPrevious

9. Online Research Databases  Availability  Library  DLI computers  DLI & personal laptops Listen againNextPrevious

10. Dewey Decimal System 000Computer science, information, general works 100Philosophy and psychology 200Religion 300Social sciences, sociology, military science 400Language, language learning 500Science 600Technology (including medicine, aviation) 700Arts and recreation 800Poetry, plays and literature 900History and geography Listen againNextPrevious

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14. Call Numbers  Used to locate resources  Displayed as a range at both shelf ends  Indicates the span of numbers on each side of the shelving unit Listen againNextPrevious

15. Book Shelf Arrangement  Read from left to right on each shelf  Row order is from top to bottom Listen againNextPrevious

16. Book/DVD Call Numbers  Line 1: Numbers identify the subject area of the book Biographies are marked BIO Fiction is marked FIC  Line 2: Letters are the first three letters of the author’s last name (or first three letters of the book’s title) Listen againNextPrevious

17. Kit Call Numbers  Line 1: Identified as a kit  Line 2: Color of bag  Line 3: 1 st three letters of the title Listen againNextPrevious

18. Checkout Policies  ID card and SCN required  All Library material is checked out for two weeks  Materials may be renewed, unless someone is waiting for that material Listen againNextPrevious

19. Returning Materials Listen againNextPrevious

20. Other Library Policies  No food or beverages  Do not re-shelve books or other materials  Turn off or silence mobile devices  Handle materials with care. Do not write in them Listen againNextPrevious

21. Independent Reading  Start with 15 minutes of reading each evening  Gradually increase this time over the course of your DLI training  Find interesting, useful materials and enjoy your reading in English Begin an independent reading program to prepare for FOT requirements Listen againPrevious