This document outlines the services and operations of the Adams Library, including introductions of the librarian and assistant, descriptions of their duties and library sections, rules for borrowing books, events held at the library, how to get and use a library card, and tips for caring for borrowed books. It provides students and visitors with an overview of how the library is organized and resources that are available.

1. Adams Library

2. Libr arian
Ms. Alcott
Librarian’s Assistant
Ms. Guevara

3. Ms. Alcott and
Ms.Guevara
What do we do?
 Readers Advisory
 Check out books
 Order books
 Book doctor
 Shelve books
 Accelerated Reader
 Storytime

4. What is a library?
 How is it organized?
 How do you find stuff?
 Why do you come here?

5. Sections in Library
 Easy
 Fiction
 Nonfiction
 Reference
 Biography
 Magazines
 Computers
 Books in Series
 Professional Collection

6. Library Rules
 How to walk into library
 Walk
 Book drop
 Sign in
 Shelf-marker
 Library card
 Strikes on a card

7. Library Visits
 Classes
 Quizzes
 Meetings
 Storytime
 Programs
 Computers
 Check out books
 Library Award Pass
 Gifted and Talented

8. Library Cards
 Name
 Student ID Number
 Laminated (DOTS)
 How to use it……

9. Checking out Books
 First Grade – one book
 Second – Fifth Grade – two books
 Both have to be Accelerated Reader
 Freebie Book Friday, third book of
your choice on Friday!
 Overdue books
 Have to test on book you checkout
before you can get another book

10. Online Catalog
 Desk Top Icon
(Adams Catalog)
 Type in what you
are looking for
 Hit Enter

11. Taking care of Library
Books
 Pages
 Barcode
 Spine
 Keep your books in a safe place
 Do not take your books to the
restroom

12. Upcoming Library
Events
 RIF
 Inventory
 Book Fair
 Library Week
 Reading Nights
 Banned Book Week
 Children’s Book Week
 Hispanic Heritage Month

13. When can I begin
checking out
books?