IRC Orientation

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Welcome to the Brockton High School IRC Program

“We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters

of the earth.” ~John Lubbock

Hours: 1st – 5th period

One IRC open daily until 2:50

Coming to the IRC

• Academic passes

• Sign in

IRC Expectations

• Come prepared

• Work quietly

• Show respect

• Return items

• No food, drink, or gum

Resources in Every IRC• reference books• magazines• newspapers• textbooks• computers• printers• photocopier• headphones• scanners • Nook eReader

Computer Use

• Purpose -- for school work • Printing – always ask permission

Databases

• Paid subscriptions

• Reliable information

• Ask us for help and passwords

Collections by IRC--Green

• Pictures of book covers and me

Green and Yellow

Green

Red

Red

Yellow

Yellow

Destiny card catalog

• Complete list of books in IRCs• Access online anywhere • Numerous ways to search for books• Check for location

Circulation policy

• ID is library card

• Two week lending period

• Renews possible

• Charges for lost or damaged books

Book Club• Food, fun,

friends

• Teen-friendly books

• Activities

Library Teachers

Mrs. Mills, Red Ms. Doherty, Green Mrs. Jerome, Yellow