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Santa MargaritaCatholic High School Borchard Library Media CenterOrientationUpdated July 2011

Name one class that Religion teacher, Mrs. Johnson teaches.Hint: Go to www.smhs.org> Academics> Classes/Homework

Library servicesCopying, printing, and scanningEvery SMCHS student begins with $10.00 credit in a copy account; students can learn their balance and add money in the libraryStudent copy accounts are separate from SMCHS ID card accountsPrinting costs: $.04 per black and white page; $.50 per color pageCopying costs: $.10 per black and white page; $.50 per color pageScanning information is freeStudents can bring a USB drive from home or purchase a USB drive for $10.00Tutoring locationNHS National Honor Society students offer free tutoring 4 times a week in the librarySee Mrs. Coleen Barry (English Department), Ms. Laudato (Library Assistant), or Mrs. Finn (Librarian) for detailsLocation for group and individual studyingFree Wi-Fi see library staff for password

Help is available by email, voicemail, and in personVisit www.smhs.org> Academics> Library Media Center for more informationStop by the library anytime to ask for assistance

It is time to practice your skills!!!See a library staff member for a practice sheet or write your answers on a piece of lined paper.

Write down one vocabulary word from Dr. DiCamillos Academic Strategies class for Summer School 2011.Hint: Go to www.smhs.org> Academics> Auxiliary Studies Program> Academic Strategies> Dr. DiCamillo> Period 1, Period 2, or Period 3

Get the passwords for the Research Databases from the library Circulation Desk.Go to www.smhs.org> Academics> Library Media Center> Research DatabasesSelect EBSCO, login into the EBSCO site, name the last link on the EBSCO site.Hint: this symbol is next to the last link

Visit the Online Book Catalog for the SMCHS library.Name one book (not video) about eaglesHint: Go to www.smhs.org> Academics> Library Media Center> Online Book Catalog

Write the name of your counselor.Hint: Go to www.smhs.org> Academics

Write the name of the electronic grading program?Hint: It begins with the letter A.

Write down or ask a library staff member any other questions you have.

Thank you for visiting the Borchard Library atSanta Margarita CatholicHigh School.