LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE

How do I find things out?

Name _________________________ Group ________ Day _______________ Period _____ September 2012

“As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information”. Benjamin Disraeli 1804-1881

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Here are 2 ways I already use when I want to find things out:

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Finding your way around

Please look at this outline map of Rodborough LRC. Now label the map with the following features:

Non-Fiction Books

Alphabetical Subject

Index Poster Photocopier Pupil

Entrance Computers Fiction Books

Interactive Whiteboard

Main Seating

Area

Librarians’ Issue Desk

Staff and FIRE Exit

Small Seating

Area

Soft Seating

Quick Reads

(Fiction)

These three things are similar to the library in my junior school:

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These three things are different from the library in my junior school:

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3

My Favourite Author is

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Sometimes it is better to work out the map for yourself rather than have it given to you, in terms of learning…

Anson Jones 1798-1858

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Special Rules and Services

Look at the leaflet ‘Welcome to the Thomas Dodman LRC’

This should be read and sellotaped into the back cover of your English book Please ask your parent or guardian to sign to show that they have read it. Signed_________________________________________ Name ______________________________

Now answer the following questions (many answers are in the booklet but you will also need to look around the LRC and ask the librarians):

Which rooms are off the balcony? (Circle ALL that apply) Classroom ICT Technicians’ Office Canteen Mrs Howick’s Office Ms Kennedy’s Office What will happen if I chew gum in the LRC? I will get a house point I will get a detention How do I become a member of Rodborough Library? I will need to fill out a form I am already a member How much is the fine if I bring my books back late? 1p per day 2p per day 5p per day What happens if I lose a book? Nothing I must pay for it How many books can I normally borrow at one time? What are the opening times of the LRC? (hint – Friday has different hours) Where can I find peer support prefects? What is the maximum time I can borrow a book without renewing it? When may I do my homework in the LRC? (hint – there is more than one answer) Search online for Surrey Library online reference shelf. Scroll down to choose World Book Kids (pink logo). You will need to enter your Surrey Library number to access this website. Search for the article ‘Hurricane’ and look at the information. Now scroll down to the link to World Book Student (green logo) and look at that ‘Hurricane’ article.

How are the articles different?

Which article do you prefer?

Why?

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Finding Information Listen to the instructions for finding information. You will be learning about using encyclopaedias and the subject index to help you find information quickly. Why is an encyclopaedia so useful?

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3. How do I use a subject index? There are four steps to finding information. Write them here and LEARN THEM! STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4

Play the Finding Information Game Write your card and book details in this table:

Subject on card Encyclopedia name, volume no. & page no.

Dewey Number

Book Title & page

Here are some new ways I will be using when I want to find things out:

1. 2. 3.