Woodward Academy Lower School

Woodward Academy

Lower SchoolLibrary Media CenterOrientation

Meet the Librarian!

Ms. Haber- Your Librarian

Eighth year at Woodward

Undergraduate degree from UT

(Hook ‘em Horns!) Attended UCLA

library school Master of Library

Science degree from SCSU

Loves reading, gardening, running, needle crafts and chocolate!

When may we use the library?

School daysMonday -

Friday 8:00 a.m.

until 3:30 p.m.

With your class

On your own

What are the library rules?

Follow all school rules Use library manners

Respect others Use quiet voices Walk No food or drinks

Use computers appropriately

Check e-mail at home Educational activities only

Treat books with care Beware of dogs! Watch for water hazards! Use a bookmark!

What may we do in the library?

Browse for pleasure reading

Take Accelerated Reader tests

Work on research projects Do your homework Relax and read!

How many books can we check-out?

4 books for 2 weeks No fines for overdue books Charges for lost books -

$20 for hard cover $10 for paperback refunds are given when returned

Library on the Web

Explore the links!

How do we find books in the library?

Search the Computer Catalog Find the book’s call number Write it down Locate on shelf

How do we find books in the library?

Basic Search:

Visual Search

Destiny Quest

Call Numbers = Books Address

How is the library organized?

Three main sections: Fiction- made up stories

Easy- EChapter Books- Fic

Story Collection- SC Non-Fiction- Facts

Use Dewey Decimal System Organized by subject Biography- Bio

Reference- REF

FicROW

Library Floor Plan

Checking out

Library Cards are computerized

Check out on left Return books in white box

Enjoy your library!!

Come and visit!!