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RULES TO READ BYRULES TO READ BY• The library is a quiet place; please be

respectful of others.• Accelerated Reader tests may be taken in

the library only with a note from the classroom teacher.

• Don’t be a book hog! Promptly return books you finish or do not plan to read.

• Students are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the library.

• Please do not attempt to re-shelve books without permission. If you remove a book from the shelf, place it on the cart.

• Do not loan books you check out to your friends. Remember, you are responsible for returning materials you borrow.

• No check out is allowed if you have overdue books.

• Do not abuse your library privilege. We love to have you in the library, but do not use it as an excuse to get out of class repeatedly. You will get caught!

USE OF LIBRARY COMPUTERSUSE OF LIBRARY COMPUTERS• Library computers are

to be used to access the card catalog, take AR tests, and to do research.

• Permission is required for Internet use.

• Any student caught accessing inappropriate web sites will be disciplined. Again- you will be caught!

Reading LevelsReading Levels

Books are labeled in the following way:

• Reading level 1.0 - 4.0 Blue• Reading level 4.1 – 6.0 Green• Reading level 6.1 – 12.0 Red

Reading level and point value is written inside the front cover of the book.

MAGAZINESMAGAZINES• Current magazines

will not be available for check out.

• Back issues may be checked out for one week.

Card CatalogCard Catalog• Search by:

– Subject– Author– Title

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Fiction SectionFiction Section• Largest• Order by author’s

last name• Back of the library

Non-FictionNon-Fiction• True books• Ordered by number• Front of the library

BiographyBiography• Books about

famous people• Ordered by famous

person’s last name• Front of the library

Check OutCheck Out• You must bring your

books to the circulation desk to check out. Books taken from the library without being checked out are considered stolen. This will be considered a major discipline problem and may have to be dealt with by the resource officer.

Check OutCheck Out• Books may be

checked out for two weeks.

• Check out will not be allowed if you have an overdue book.

• You may renew a book for two additional weeks if you bring it to the library.

IMS Library ExpectationsIMS Library Expectations

•Integrity

•Motivation

•Success

IntegrityIntegrity• I show integrity when:

– I come to the library with permission.– I am respectful of others

MotivationMotivation• I am motivated when

– I look for books that interest me.– I ask for help when I need it.– I only use the computer to locate books

on my own or for researching an assigned topic.

SuccessSuccess• I am successful when

– I come to the library quietly.– I check out my books at the circulation

desk.– I place chairs and materials back in the

proper place before leaving.– I bring my books and magazines back on

time.

ConsequencesConsequences1. Warning2. Silent Lunch (One Day)3. Silent Lunch (Three Days)4. Parent Called5. Silent Lunch (Five Days in

Classroom)6. Referral to the Office

Let’s have a wonderful year filled with reading, learning, and sharing.

Any questions?

Now you may browse the library to locate books. We will not be using the computers today for check out.

You may take two books with you today.