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Libraries From Around the World

Libraries From Around the World. Welcome to the Thompson High School Library. LIBRARY STAFF: Mrs. Catchings, Library Aide Mrs. Hadaway, Librarian Mr. Stone, Librarian. Library Hours. 7:00 - 3:10 The Library is open (7:00-7:40 ) most mornings before school for study hall.

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Libraries From Around the World

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  1. Libraries From Around the World

  2. Welcome to the Thompson High School Library LIBRARY STAFF: Mrs. Catchings, Library Aide Mrs. Hadaway, Librarian Mr. Stone, Librarian

  3. Library Hours 7:00 - 3:10 The Library is open (7:00-7:40 ) most mornings before school for study hall. Morning Study Hall: Only 2 students per table - talking is NOT allowed Study Hall is for students who need to check out books, study, read, work on homework, or use a computer for school assignments only After school use – until 3:10

  4. 7thperiod Study Hall Study Hall will be Mon, Wed, and Fri during 7th period. • We will have 25 passes for the computer use • We will have 25 passes for Media Center use Must sign up for a pass in the library before the end of 4th period. Once you are in the library for 7th period, you must stay until the end of the period.

  5. Library Supply Cart • We have the following supplies for sale: • index cards • composition notebooks/notebook paper • pens/pencils/erasers • envelopes/folders • poster board (white/color) • etc……

  6. Library Rules • You must have a LIBRARY PASS when coming from a class • You must sign in/out at the Circulation Desk • No cell phones, food, or drinks • No cutting through between 200 and 300 hallways • Use quiet voices only • Clean up after yourself: put chairs back, pick up paper, etc. • Return books and materials • Computers are for assignments only- NO games • Conserve paper when printing

  7. Reminders… • To use the Copier – 25 cents per page to make a copy • Log off of the computer before leaving • Use the Print Preview feature before printing • Save your work before logging off of the computer • Leave book bags at a table before using a computer

  8. Reminders… • Printing is for school work/projects only • Need to Print a PowerPoint? Choose HANDOUTS before printing • Computers are for school work/projects only • All computers have SmartSynch on them. It allows us to see what everyone is doing.

  9. Reminders… • Students may check out 2 books at a time • Books are checked out for 2 weeks • Students will be charged for lost or damaged books checked out • Seniors will not be allowed to graduate if they owe the library a book

  10. Facts about the Library • The library has over 15,000 books in the collection • The library subscribes to a variety of magazines and newspapers • There are 27 computers • Scanner • Photocopier – 25 cents per copy • 3 hole punch • Electric stapler

  11. Library BooksHappy Reading! • Students may check out 2 books • Books may be renewed without having the book • Books are checked out for two weeks • A date due card will be placed in the pocket in the back of the book as a reminder to return the book • All books must have a date due card before leaving the library

  12. Library BooksHappy Reading! • Overdue Fines: Thompson High does not charge overdue fines • Students may not check out books if they have overdue books • Students who lose or damage library materials will be expected to pay the replacement cost • Reference Books may be checked out for overnight use only • All books for research are reserved on a cart for classes

  13. Overdue Notices • We will send out overdue notices at least once a month • This is a reminder to return books • Make every effort to take of the issue as soon as possible so we can clear your record

  14. Types of Books • Fiction • Nonfiction • Biography • Reference • Professional Understand that we have several Young Adult Titles that are for students from 9th – 12th grade. Those titles for older students may contain language and situations appropriate for that age range. If you feel a book has language or situations too mature for you, please return the book and check out something else. We will be glad to find something that works for you.

  15. DESTINYLibrary Circulation System Use DESTINY to search and locate a book or materials in the library. WebPath Express – Educational websites located in Destiny

  16. Library Information Resources Resources can also be found on the THS Library Webpage. You will find links to: Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), Destiny and WebPath Express.

  17. Library Web Page • The library web page is open 24/7 and can be accessed from home…you will find so much helpful information. • Go to the school home page and click on Library

  18. Computer Log In • Computer Login info in on the card on top of the monitor • Where and how to print info is on the card on top of the monitor

  19. Computer Log In • Username: firstname.lastname • Example: john.doe • Password: last four digits of your student number a dash (-) and acs • Example: 1111-acs

  20. Need Help? Ask a Librarian! • The Library Staff is here if you need help!

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