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

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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

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Hours: 1st – 5th period

One IRC open daily until 2:50

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Coming to the IRC

• Academic passes

• Sign in

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IRC Expectations

• Come prepared

• Work quietly

• Show respect

• Return items

• No food, drink, or gum

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

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Computer Use

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

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Databases

• Paid subscriptions

• Reliable information

• Ask us for help and passwords

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Collections by IRC--Green

• Pictures of book covers and me

Green and Yellow

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Green

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Red

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Red

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Yellow

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Yellow

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Destiny card catalog

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

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Circulation policy

• ID is library card

• Two week lending period

• Renews possible

• Charges for lost or damaged books

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Book Club• Food, fun,

friends

• Teen-friendly books

• Activities

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Library Teachers

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