1. LIBRARY ORIENTATION 2007-2008 Mrs. Actkinson, Librarian Mrs. Watson, Library Aide

3. Mission The mission of the Bridgeport High School Library Media Program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information enabling them to be literate life-long learners. excerpt from School Library Programs Standards and Guidelines for Texas, Texas State Library Archives Commission May, 1997

4. HOURS Monday – Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Friday 7:30 A.M.– 3:45 P.M. Lunch: You may come to the library after you have eaten, but you must stay in the library until the bell rings. If there is a class using the computers, you may use one if it is available and you do not disturb the class.

5. MAP Reference Fiction Upper Level Circulation Desk Computers Non- Fiction Media Center Mrs. Actkinson’s office Ramp Coffee Bar Leisure Reading Lower Level

6. Books ‘n Bull Coffee Bar Coffee/Tea$.25/.50 Flavored Creamers.10 Hot Chocolate & Cappuccino 1.00 All items per cup. No free refills.

7. WHAT CAN YOU FIND? Books Fiction Non-Fiction Reference Find everything in the Online Catalog (which can be accessed from any computer and from home). Magazines and Newspapers are in the Leisure Reading section of the library (Print Copy) or Online in databases. Audio Books (ask the librarian or aide)

8. Circulation Two weeks, may renew once on your own (must login to My Info) if it is not overdue. Fines of $.05 per school day is assessed on overdue materials. Report cards are held if there are fines or overdues in the library.

9. ONLINE CATALOG Bridgeport High School www.bridgeportisd.net Schools High School Library Online Resources To find out information about you, Username: first initial + last name Password: year of graduation + last 4 digits of your Social Security # Ex: 11XXXX

13. First Initial +Last Name Year of Graduation+ Last 4 Digits of SS#

14. A Student

20. ONLINE DATABASES EBSCO Encyclopedia Britannica Facts on File Gale Opposing Viewpoints NewsBank ProQuest Sirs Teaching Books World Book Encyclopedia netTrekker

21. Don’t Forget! Your Librarian - your best resource in the library

22. Scavenger Hunt Follow the directions on the sheet