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HHS LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER ORIENTATION
TEACHER 2011-2012
WELCOME TO THE LMC Mrs. O’Toole, Library Media Specialist Mrs. Morris; Mrs. Couzens- Health More than 7,000 materials in the
collection Hours: 7:30- ?; also open before and after-
school as needed
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hamburg High School Media Center program is to encourage the quest for knowledge and promote the joy of reading by
providing free access to a variety of materials that meet both the educational curriculum and
recreational reading needs of Hamburg High School faculty and
students.
THE LMC OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ~
Doing research
Recreational reading and/or magazine/book
selection
Quiet study time
HOW DO TEACHERS SCHEDULE CLASSES IN THE LMC?
Stop by, email, or call Sign-up in green binder by desks at least
one week in advance when possible Online schedule:
http://www.hamburgschools.org/Page/7177 Please notify Mrs. O’Toole of any special
requests- ILL books (ex. Hamlet), make website, database demo, citation help, etc.
Class Projects Websites: http://www.hamburgschools.org/Page/7662
HOW DO STUDENTS ACCESS THE LMC?
STUDY HALL- closed when classes
REQUEST PASS LUNCH
CLASSSROOM VISITSIndividuals, small groups,
entire class
STUDY HALL VISITS
4Obtain a pass from the LMC~ get pass
prior to scheduled study hall
4LMC will open directly before and after-
school for passes. – also available
throughout the day
4Report DIRECTLY to the LMC and sign-in
at the front desk. LMC will take care of
study hall attendance. (modified recently)
OPEN PERIODS WILL BE POSTED ON THE DRY ERASE BOARD BEFORE ENTERING
THE LMC DOORS. TEACHERS WILL GET AN EMAIL THE
DAY BEFORE!
REQUEST PASS
From a Classroom:
4 A signed, dated request pass is needed
4 Report to study hall first
4 Request passes honored all periods of the day
4 Sign in at entrance; pass in blue bin
LUNCH PASS
Sign-out a pass from the LMC staff Get pass Before lunch Sign-in upon arrival Remain in the LMC for the entire
period Can eat first and then report!
LMC EVENTS Many events hosted in the LMC before,
during and after-school Examples: New Student Breakfast,
various speakers, finance academy, PTA meetings
HAP (Homework Assistance Program) held in LMC after-school Mon-Thurs.
Complete Facility Request Form to hold an event in LMC- main office
EXPECTATIONS FOR LMC USERS
The 3 Rs:
To be RESPECTFUL To be RESPONSIBLE To get RESULTS
CIRCULATION GUIDELINES
Sign materials out at front desk.
BOOKS ~ two weeksMAGAZINES ~ three days
REFERENCE/RESERVE~overnight
Teachers may keep material as long as needed unless requested by another; unlimited borrowing privileges
FINDING LMC MATERIALS Newspapers- Buffalo News, Hamburg Sun,
USA Today- on display by circulation desk Magazines- Newest issue on display; old in
bins Books-
Search by keyword, title, author, subject, series
Get book reviews, summaries, author notesSearch from homeSearch in any classroom
ILL/ORDERING Borrowing books from other schools in
the School Library System If we do not have certain material we
can request from other schools Can order multiple copies/subjects if
needed May take one-two weeks to arrive Requests from teacher/students for
purchase orders taken all throughout the year
Budget frozen- orders early in year or June for following year
LOCATION OF MATERIALS FICTION- FIC right-side when enter A-Z NON-FICTION- 900 ABC left-side when
enter, starts in back of LMC GRAPHIC NOVELS- GN small section on left-
side BIOGRAPHIES- BIO 92 wall by fish tank REFERENCE- REF lower book shelves middle DICTIONARIES- 400’s ABC- stand in back VIDEOS/DVDS- VCT, DVD- behind circ desk BOOKS ON CD, TAPE- CT, CD- behind circ
desk
LMC ONLINE INFORMATION SOURCES~
DATABASES Biography In Context Britannica Online Career Cruising Castle Learning CQ Researcher EBSCO (Novel database) Gale Databases Guidance Direct Issues and Controversies
Passwords in LMC
Opposing Viewpoints
SIRS Researcher Student Resource
Center Study Island WNED Thinkbright World Book
Encyclopedia
LMC WEBSITE Contains ALL LMC events & information Class visit resources & links Online schedule Databases Destiny~ Library Catalog Newsletter And more!
http://hamburgschools.org/Page/890
CITING SOURCES MLA GUIDE- Available in LMC EasyBib- free bibliography creator Databases- citations usually
included on article:http
://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar022160&st=angola#cite
COPY MACHINE
A copy machine is available in the LMC for student use.
Please see an LMC staff for assistance.
LAMINATING & SUPPLIES Can submit material to be laminated in
white box by front desksUsually done once or twice a week
Supplies for students available for projects; headphones also available
SCANNING AND PRINTING The LMC has a scanner available
for student and staff use. May choose to print to either the
B&W (4000) or the Color (4600) printer.
COMPUTER USE?
Wireless- bulldog6 Sub log-in: Username: hsubPassword: h4111
LIBRARY CLUB Library Club- assigned to work/help in
the LMC during study hall periodsDuties include:
check materials in and out making copies for students assist in retrieving books & magazines organize magazine racks assist on computers/scanning pictures help decorate/set up displays shelf-read and more….
Fundraisers throughout the year
PLEASE REMEMBER ~
The Library Media Center is an important part of the
‘Information Hub’ at HHS and a
to success!!
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION The LMC is here to serve teachers,
students, and staff If you need anything, please don’t
hesitate to ask I am always open for recommendations
to improve the LMC experience and collection!