WELCOME GRADE 9’STO THE J. CLARKE

RICHARDSON COLLEGIATE LIBRARY

INFORMATION CENTRE

TEACHER LIBRARIANS Mrs. Andersen Mrs. Kerr

YOUR GATEWAY TO 21ST CENTURY LITERACY SKILLS

THESE SKILLS… enable you to find information

in print or electronic sources

allow you to process the information you find, evaluate it and turn it into knowledge

give you the power to transfer your knowledge in a wide variety of ways

HOURS 8:00 – 3:50 MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Before School, After School and At Lunchtime

Independent Student Use

During the School Day Classes come in to work on

curriculum expectations and to learn information literacy skills

LIBRARY ETIQUETTE

No earbuds, hats, coats, food or bags Pencil cases and purses must be

smaller than a binder Be considerate of others Be doing something productive –

homework, research, reading, quiet group work

SIGNING OUT RESOURCES

All resources may be borrowed for 2 weeks

(reference books and current magazines never go out)

5 resources per person at a time

SIGNING OUT RESOURCES

Library privileges are suspended when materials are overdue

Please renew resources Computer accounts will be suspended for

students with outstanding materials at the end of the semester

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Computers are for learning We also have microphones, headphones,

tablets and other resources for your use.

PROCEDURES FOR USING COMPUTERS

Before and after school use computer sign-in binder at the circulation desk

At lunchtime you must sign in and out with the supervising teacher

COMPUTER USE

Library has 54 computers

We encourage you to bring your own devices as well

Computer use in the library is for learning

COMPUTER USE

During classes they are for completing the lesson expectations

You must always obey the School Computer Access and Safe Use policy as outlined in your agenda

RECOVERY OF PRINTING COSTS

Printing is 10 cents a page for black and white

Full colour page $1.00 a sideAll student printing in the school

is done in the libraryPhotocopying is 10 cents a page

LIBRARY CLUBS

Library Helpers

White Pine Reading Club

White Pine Battle of the Books

THANK YOU.Questions?