This library presentation provides an overview of the resources and guidelines for the school library. It introduces the librarians, Mr. Jack and Mrs. Sedillo, and covers basic library organization. Library guidelines regarding food, drinks, phone use, computer use, and checkouts are explained. The presentation also describes how to search the card catalog and databases, make copies, and find information both physically in the library and online through the library's website. Students are encouraged to ask the librarians if they need any help utilizing the resources.

1. Shoosh!
This is a library
presentation

7. Yee Ha!
This is a library
presentation

8. Yee Ha!
This is a library
presentation
moo

9. What are we going to do?

10. 1. Presentation
2. Scavenger Hunt
3. Awards Ceremony*
* Calling it a ceremony is a bit of an exaggeration but there will be prizes.

11. WARNING:
You will be tested on everything
you are about to see and hear.
Helpful Hint: Pay attention.

12. Overview
I. The Librarians
•Mr. Jack
•Ms. Sedillo, library assistant
II. Library Basics
•Library Guidelines
•Computer Guidelines
•Copies
•Check-Outs
•Printing
•Finding Information
•Library Organization
III. Information Technology
•Databases
•Networking Sites

13. What’s the point?

14. To give you a brief overview of the library,
and to offer you a chance to find out about
our resources on your own.
* Calling it a ceremony is a bit of an exaggeration but there will be prizes.

15. Mr. Jack

22. 1993

23. 1994-1998

24. 1999-2000

25. 2000-2005

28. Freestyle Academy
2005-2009

29. Freestyle Academy
2009-2010

30. Freestyle Academy
2011-2012

31. I AM HERE

32. Mrs. Sedillo

40. Other Staff in the Library: Mr. St. Clair

41. Dude, what are the library rules?

43. Library Guidelines: #1
No food in the library

45. Library Guidelines: #2
No drinks in the library

46. Library Guidelines: #2
No drinks in the library

48. Library Guidelines: #3
No phone calls or texting in the library

50. Library Guidelines: #4
Be polite and respectful of others

51. Library Guidelines: #4
Be polite and respectful of others

52. Library Guidelines: #4
Be polite and respectful of others

53. Library Guidelines: #5
Ask Mr. Jack or Mrs. Sedillo if you need help

54. Dude, what are the book
checkout policies?

55. Check Out Guidelines
1. To check something out: Student number
2. Check outs: Good for 3 weeks
3. Renewing: OK, unless it’s on hold
4. Holds and Requests: Bring it on

56. Dude, what are the computer
guidelines?

57. Schoolwork is the priority

58. Games are not allowed

59. Watch out for inappropriate sites
Big Udders.com

60. Laptops are in the Tutorial Center

61. A word about social networking sites

63. 51%
Check sites more than once a day

64. 39%
Posted something they later regretted

65. 37%
Used site to make fun of other students

66. 24%
Hacked into someone else’s account

67. 13%
Posted nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves

68. The Internet is a horrible gossip

70. Big Udders.com

72. 45%
Employers use social networks to screen job candidates

73. 35%
Rejected a candidate based on the content
uncovered on a social networking site

76. Ready for the virtual tour?

87. Making Copies
Copies = 10 cents Color = 25 cents

91. Some Pictures of the Library
During the Day

92. Coming and Going
(When the Bell Rings)

96. New Book Display

100. Dude, how do I search for books
on the catalogue computers?

101. The Card Catalogue
You can search for books in one of 4 ways on the
catalogue computers:
1. Author’s Last Name
2. Title
3. Subject
4. Keyword

102. The Databases
Key Facts and Figures
1. 4 Databases
2. Authoritative sources - articles and
book excerpts
3. 24/7 accessibility
4. Password AND username
“mvspartan”

103. Dude, how do I use the
library’s online databases?

108. Dude, what’s the password
to access the online databases?

109. Username: mvspartan
Password: mvspartan

110. Dude, where else can I find
online databases?

115. Dude, I don’t have a
library card

116. Mountain View Los Altos
Library Card Library Card

120. Questions?