Trident Academy Library Orientation for Upper School Students

1. Trident AcademyLibrary Orientationfor Upper School Students Mary M. Silgals, MLIS

2. Library Orientation Purposes of this session Introduce new students to the library’s resources and organization For others: refresh memories and show you what is new Nice and easy grade for your English class if you listen!

3. Computer lab/laptops • Lab is a research lab and classroom • Teachers sign up for use • Laptops are used only when lab is not available • Sign-off and replace laptops by plugging in • Familiarize yourself with the rules as posted • No surfing, sorry!

4. Organization of Books • Color-coded (posted on wall) • Non-fiction (Blue or Blue/Green) • Fiction (Red, Gold, Green) • Biography (Yellow) • Reference (Black) • All arranged by Dewey Decimal System (Posted on wall)

5. Reference Books • Black barcode label • Encyclopedias • Almanacs • Dictionaries • Atlases/globe • Bartlett’s Quotations • Literary Criticism series • Citations

6. Other materials • Books-on-tape • Magazines • Young Adult Browsing Rack and Shelf • Magazines specially marked may be checked out for 24 hours • Graphic novels, comics, special interest • Newest titles

7. Catalog - OPAC • OPAC system (Online Public Access Catalog) • Located on 3 library computers • 4 ways of searching • Title • Author • Subject • Key Words

8. Check out procedure • Sign-out sheet in 3 ring binder • 3 books at a time • Reference books (black label) with permission • Name and 5 digit barcode • Stamp return date • Two weeks check-out • Renew if needed • Late fee of 10 cents a day

9. Supplemental resources • Trident Academy Library Web Site • Upper School Internet Resources • Citation Machine – Feed the text box with information and presto, the citation is created. • Language Translators • Links to subject areas

10. DISCUS - South Carolina’s Virtual Library An Overview scdiscus.org 1/2005

11. DISCUS gives you free access to -- Subscription *databases* • From reputable publishers • Organized & regularly updated • Selected, age appropriate materials • Delivered over the Internet – but NOT the free Internet (State sponsored) DISCUS is better than the free Internet !

12. DISCUS* is an online LIBRARY • The best online information & learning resources • For South Carolinians of all ages & interests • Available online - all the time at home and at school *Digital Information for SC Users Username: scdiscus Passcode: moreinfo

13. DISCUS *databases* are . . . • Large, organized, electronic collections of . . . • Articles, books & other types of published information . . . • That may be easily searched to find the information you need.

14. DISCUS includes . . . Information from - • Encyclopedias • Dictionaries • Reference sources Articles from - • Magazines • Newspapers • Professional Journals DISCUS has over 28 million articles from over 5000 periodicals! and . . .

15. DISCUS also includes . . . • Pictures & photographs • Maps • Lesson plans • Student & teacher activities • Primary sources • Links to the best web sites . . . andmore!

16. DISCUS covers . . . • Arts & Literature • Biography • Business • Current Events • Education • Government • Health & Medicine • History • Science & Technology • Social Sciences and more! Find information on all subjects!

17. Use DISCUS for . . . • teacher preparation • independent study • political awareness • consumer decisions • lifelong learning • K-12 homework • school projects • college research • speech preparation • term papers & reports and much more!

18. DISCUS is for all South Carolinians ! Through the services of your . . . • Public library • Public school • Private school • (SACS-accredited) • College or university (Yes you will be able to use these resources when you leave Trident Academy!) Coordinated by the South Carolina State Library

19. 3 ways to access Discus • Easiest way when at school: the link provided on the school home page • Through the library web page: http://www.tridentacademy.com – click on library button • At home: http://www.scdiscus.org (You will have to have username and password)

20. K-12 users - Clickhere DISCUS Web site - scdiscus.org

21. Kids go here Click on the name of the database you wish to use. Click Subject, Grade Level or Search Tips tab for help in choosing the best database DISCUS site for K-12 users

22. Use DISCUS at home, too ! To use DISCUS at home, just ask your school library media specialist for the username & password.

23. All 3 include teacher resources, magazines, Web links & more! Grolier encyclopedias for all age groups

24. for grades 3 & up Info News PicturesGames Web links & more! New Book of Knowledge

25. for grades 5 & up Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia

26. Encyclopedia Americana for grades 8 & up

27. For grades 1-9 Find articles & Web sites by topic & reading level SIRS Discoverer

28. Articles, Web links & more for advanced middle grades & up SIRS Knowledge Source

29. News, audio clips, maps & more! SIRS Knowledge Source – features

30. SC Newspapers: Columbia & Greenville

31. 15 periodical & reference databases to meet your needs Gale databases for children - adults

32. Build information literacy skills, too! Junior Edition – Tool Box

33. Find individuals by occupation, ethnicity, gender Biography Resource Center+ Who’s Who

34. Business & Company Resource Center

35. Focus your search with limit options Health & Wellness Resource Center

36. Scribner Writers Series

37. What Do I Read Next?

38. Over 28 million articles at your fingertips! InfoTrac OneFile

39. More “InfoTrac” databases from Gale Broad subject coverage – • Student Edition • General Reference Center • Expanded Academic ASAP • Custom Newspapers and . . .

40. More “InfoTrac” databases from Gale Specialized subject coverage – • General BusinessFile ASAP • Health Reference Center- Academic • LegalTrac

41. Start using DISCUS! scdiscus.org To learn more, ask Ms. Silgals!

42. Finally! • Turn in your quiz before leaving the library • Need help? See me. Knowing where to find the information is solving half the problem. • The END! Have a great day!