IRC Orientation
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Transcript of IRC Orientation
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