We are here to help you find the books you
need!
Mrs. Gardner – Parkton Elem. Media Coordinator & Our Dedicated Volunteers-
Mrs. Hoskins
Ms. Mary Shaw
Ms. Karen Heggs
Mrs. Susan Williams
Mrs. Tracey Williams
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1.
When can I come to the library?
2.
Do I need a library card?
3.
How many books can I check out at once?
4.
How long can I keep a book?
5.
What happens if a book gets damaged or lost?
6.
What if no library workers are in the library?
When can I come to the library?
Open Circulation can run most of the day: 8:15 – 2:45
Open Circulation is closed during the librarian’s lunch and shelving
time 11:30-12:00
AND during Battle of the Books or other meetings which are held:
2:00-3:00 Thursday & Friday {and some Tuesdays – listen for morning
announcements)
If something else comes up it should be announced during the
morning broadcast.
What do I do if no library workers are in the
library?
If you see this note by the Check-In
scanner - DO NOT SCAN your
books; you may however look for
books until the librarian returns.
Students do not scan books unless
an adult is present since books
often get mixed up this way. If your
wait is longer than 10 minutes try
coming back later.
Do I need a library card?
Library cards will be given AFTER you view this orientation. You will not be
able to check out books without your library card – no one is going to type in
your name. [With the exception of new students waiting for cards]
There are handy-dandy pockets in the back of the books in
which to store your card so you always know where it is
& you won’t be wasting valuable class time going back
to class to get your card.
What happens if a book gets damaged or lost?
Open Circulation
How Do You Enter the Library?
Other students are in the library having class,
reading, testing, or browsing. Please do not
interrupt classes – leave a note instead.
Leave a request in the librarian’s Red
Notebook by the telephone when you need help
& there is a class / meeting in the library
Checking-In
At the Check-In Computer
You will have to press the button if the laser light is not on.
Returning Books
RETURN CARTS
(only the library workers return books to the shelves!!!)
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fiction / Non-Fiction
Call Numbers
Keeping the shelves in order
Shelf Markers
Finding your books
Library Policy
You can check out 2 books at a time
1 book should be in your Lexile
Level / Reading Zone
1 can be a book of your choosing
(with your teacher’s approval)
After the routine is established, the librarian will open the Reference
section – you must have a good record to use this section (not a lot of
late returns or fines
Where do you check out your books?
At the Check-Out
computer
Do not touch the scanner – the laser light is ALWAYS on.
How do you check out your books?
Always scan the bar code on your library card FIRST THEN scan the top bar code (Parkton Media Center) on your
books.
Now that you have checked out your books…
1 Week
Library
books are due back every weekrenew books, don’t just keep them
Renewals
– books can be renewed 1x with the
exception of special class projects and if the
book is not being requested by someone else.
(If there is a class/meeting & you need to renew, check
the book in and then back out again.)
Requests and Holds
•
Holds may be requested if you have a good library record. If you come in during
classes write a note in the red notebook.
• Use the “Suggestion Box” (on the circulation
desk) for book requests or ideas that you would
like to see in the library. Write your FULL name,
grade level, and homeroom on the note so that
you can be contacted when the item comes in.
New books are usually purchased at the
beginning of the school year and after each book
fair.
More Questions?