J. Houston Elementary

Eagles’ Library

Cheryl Murray, Librarian

Library Resources - What’s new?

• New Computer at Checkout Counter • iBistro • New Books in English & Spanish• New Carpeting in Kiva• New Professional Books & Periodicals• New Books in Leveled Library• Wireless Computer Carts with Peripherals

Library Resources - For Teachers

• Main Library • Leveled Library • Reference Material in English & Spanish• Easy, Fiction & Nonfiction Books• Professional Books & Periodicals• Wireless Computer Carts

Teachers use SS# to check out books & equipment

Library Resources - For Students

• Books in English & Spanish• Reference Material in English &

Spanish• Periodicals• Easy, Fiction & Nonfiction Books • Computers for Research

Students use barcodes in agendas to check out books

Library Resources - For Parents

• Books in English & Spanish• Reference Material in English &

Spanish• Readers Digest in English & Spanish• Easy, Fiction & Nonfiction Books • Computers for Research

Parents use Texas drivers license or Texas ID to check out books

Students Need

• Student agenda has personal bar code for checkout

• Good manners are a must in the library

• Students should bring a pass from their teacher stating purpose of visit

• Bring pencil & paper

Student Needs

Agenda Manners

Library PassPencil & Paper

Meeting the Student Needs

• Books & Magazines• Reference Material• Computers with

Internet Access• Librarian Eager to

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Librarian’s Assistance inLocating Books & Conducting Research

Books, Books, BooksFiction, Nonfiction, Reference

20+ Computers

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Highlights

• Resources in Spanish & English

• Large collection of children’s books

• Scholastic Book Fair twice a year

• RIF three times a year

• Hosts Science Fair

• Professional library

What should I do?

Use Your Houston Library!