Shoosh!This is the library

orientation

Yee Ha!This is the library

orientation

This is the libraryorientation

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Yee Ha!

I. The Librarians•Mr. Jack•Mrs. Sedillo, library assistant

II. Library Basics•Library Guidelines•Computer Guidelines•Copies•Check-Outs•Printing•Finding Information•Library Organization

III. Information Technology•Databases•Networking Sites

Overview

What’s the point?

To give you a brief overview of the library, and to offer you a chance to find out about our resources on your own.

Mr. Jack

Mrs. Sedillo

Other Staff in the Library: Mr. St. Clair

Dude, what are the library rules?

Library Guidelines: #1

No food in the library

Library Guidelines: #2

No drinks in the library

Library Guidelines: #3

No phone calls or texting in the library

Library Guidelines: #4

Be polite and respectful of others

Library Guidelines: #5

Ask Mr. Jack or Mrs. Sedillo if you need help

Dude, what are the bookcheckout policies?

Check Out Guidelines

1. To check something out: Student number

2. Check outs: Good for 3 weeks

4. Holds and Requests: Bring it on

3. Renewing: OK, unless it’s on

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Dude, what are the computerguidelines?

Schoolwork is the priority

Games are not allowed

Watch out for inappropriate sites

Big Udders.com

Laptops are in the Tutorial Center

A word about social networking sites

51%

Check sites more than once a day

39%

Posted something they later regretted

37%

Used site to make fun of other students

24%Hacked into someone else’s account

13%Posted nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves

The Internet is a horrible gossip

Big Udders.com

45%Employers use social networks to screen job candidates

35%Rejected a candidate based on the content

uncovered on a social networking site

Dude, how do I search for books

on the catalogue computers?

Start here

Use these computers to find books in our library

The Card CatalogueYou can search for books in one of 4 ways on the catalogue computers:

1. Author’s Last Name

2. Title

4. Keyword

3. Subject

What the computer catalogue screen looks like

Call numbertells you wherebook is located

Search here

Making Copies

Copies = 10 cents Color = 25 cents

Pick up copies here

Pay for copies here

Some Pictures of the Library During the Day

Coming and Going (When the Bell Rings)

New Book Display

The DatabasesKey Facts and Figures

1. 3 Databases 2. Authoritative sources - articles and book excerpts

4. Password AND username “mvspartan”

3. 24/7 accessibility

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

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

Username: mvspartan

Password: mvspartan

Dude, where else can I find online databases?

Dude, I don’t have a library card

It’s easy to get a Mountain View library card

Visit the Los Altos Library to obtain a Santa Clara County Library Card

Thanks Dude!