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Collins Hill High School Media Center

2008-2009 Student Orientation

Welcome to the Media Center

Media Center Hours:Monday – Friday

6:30am – 3:30 pm*Occasionally closed for meetings.

Your Media Specialists

Holly Frilot, Media Specialist

Mrs. Frilot is a former Language Arts teacher who loves to read, create book displays, and play with new technology. Her email address is holly_frilot@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

Amy Golemme,

Media Specialist

Mrs. Golemme is an avid

reader who loves to

discuss and suggest

books to others. Her

email address is

amy_golemme@gwinnett

12.ga.us.

Janet Driver,

Media Clerk

Mrs. Driver specializes

in getting books ready

to check out and loves

to read and share

good books with her

friends. Her email is

janet_driver@gwinnett

.k12.ga.us.

.

Annette Witrick, Media Clerk

Mrs. Witrick is the lady to see for fantasy book recommendations, locker issues, and student IDs. She can also fix any machine! Her email is annette_witrick@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

What Can the Media Center Do for You?

Our Collection includes: Non-Fiction Story Collections Fiction Reference Collection Magazines Audio Books DVDs and Videos

We also have: Computers Study Space Learning Space Leisure Reading GALILEO databases Experienced Media

Specialists to help you

Find Good Books

000

General

Computer Info.

100

Philosophy

Psychology

200

Religion

300

Social Issues

Costume/fashion

400

Language

Folktales

500

Mathematics

Natural Science

600

Technology

Human Body

Cooking

700

The Arts

Sports

Music

800

Literature

Poetry and Plays

900

Geography

History

920’s Biographies

Fiction

Alphabetized by author’s last name

Reference

Located on far wall & organized by Dewey #

Use the Catalog…

Or Browse Around!

Reference

Encyclopedias

Almanacs

Dictionaries

Literary Criticism

Directories

Non-Fiction

Student Policies:

Students may check outup to 5 books at one time and keep them for 2weeks.

Books can berenewed if not on hold for another student.

Late fees are 10 cents a dayfor regular books, $1 a day for videos or referencebooks.

Magazines (and the Atlas stand)

Magazines are arranged in alphabetical order by title.

The Atlas Stand has lots of different books of maps available.

These materials cannot be checked out.

Take a break… Students may enjoy snacks and

beverages at the designated tables in the library as long as they clean up after themselves.

Students are welcome to talk and converse as long as they do so in a manner that does not disrupt library activities or distract other students.

Puzzles and board games are available for students to enjoy during non-scheduled class time.

Check out our displays and take a look at our recommended reading, you might find something great!

Leisure Collections

Study Hard…

Check it Out!

Students must know their student identification number to log on to a computer or check out books.

Students sign in and out at the circulation desk.

Get the GALILEO password here!

Printing & Copying

Printing costs 10 cents a page for black and white; 25 cents a page for color.

  A copy machine is also

available; each copy costs 10 cents.

Microphone Headphones VCR

Multimedia Station

Scanner CD Burner TV

Student Computers

Have you turned in your CHHS AUP?

Computers are for academic use

No food or drink at the computer stations

Electronic Resources - GALILEOResearch Databases

Use the databases to find valid, academic information for a project or paper. You can choose any of the links below to get started. General Reference will provide you with many databases to choose from, or you can choose by subject area to narrow down your choices. If you are researching off-campus, you will need passwords for the databases; be sure to pick up a password sheet from us at the circulation desk!  

General Reference                                                Language Arts

Social Studies                                                         Science

Biography                                                                 Fine Arts

Professional

Electronic Resources – Other Resources

For valid internet sites on your topic, try the CHHS bookmark page.

The Gwinnett County Public Library may have additional resources.

Don't forget about our MLA Resources to help with formatting and citing.

Also, be sure to check out the Collins Hill High School Media Center website for more information!

Our Website

Get Involved!

We want to hear from you… Post a message on the blog (talk

to Mrs. Frilot for details!) Write a book review for the blog Help design a display Join the Book Club Vote for the Peach Award winners Suggestions? Comments?

Let us know!

Thank you…and come again soon!