This document provides information about the iTech Preparatory Library. It summarizes the following key points: - The library hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:35 pm. The teacher librarian, Mrs. Nedved, is available on certain days from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. - Students can check out books for 3 weeks and the library has a collection of books, magazines, textbooks, headphones, mice, and cameras available for students to check out. - The library has several online databases and resources to support student research projects that can be accessed from the library homepage. Usage statistics show the iTech library website receives over 6,500 hits

1. iTech
Preparatory
Library
Orientation
Teacher Librarian
Mrs. Nedved

2. Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:35 pm
Teacher Librarian Hours
Mon 9:00-12:00 (WSUV)
Tues 9:00-12:00 (WSUV)
Wed 9:00-12:00 (JPCC)
Thurs 9:00-12:00 (JPCC)
Email any time for research help or questions!
katie.nedved@vansd.org

3. About the Library
 Visit About the Library & answer the
following questions with a partner:
- How many books can students check
out & for how long?
- How do researchers use library
databases?
-Why should you consider using our
library’s databases for research?
GREAT NEWS! iTech students top the charts among
all schools for library website usage stats (6,548
hits!) even though we are one of the smallest
schools in the district! 

4. Library Services
 Books & Magazines
 Textbooks (see classroom teacher &
email Mrs. Nedved the barcode- XVSD3700…)
 Headphones & Mice (daily checkout)
 Cameras (daily checkout, overnight with teacher
approval- use camera box for transport!)
 Databases, a collection of online resources the
district pays for to support student research
 Research support- whole class, small group
and/or1-on-1 or research help
Don’t forget to let me know any book requests
you have. I base our purchasing on what
students are interested in!

5. Library Databases & Resources
Can you find how many students have visited
the library homepage just since September?
 Visit the Library Homepage & answer the
following questions with a partner:
 How many databases are there?
 Name 3 resources that are available for
assignments (Example: Khan Academy).
 Where on the webpage can you find
information about Digital Citizenship at iTech?
 Where on the webpage can you find MS & HS
resources with links to online textbooks, project
resources/pathfinders, & library presentations?

6. That’s all great but do we
even have a library?
The bigger our school gets, the larger our
library will become! As for now, we are
considered small but MIGHTY
MS Library Location: The Book Room is
organized by genre next to the Fab Lab
HS Library Location: Next to the copiers,
library furniture is set up for anyone to use.
Peruse books, magazines, work on projects,
or just get away from it all 

7. But…how do I
check a book or magazine out?
If Mrs. Nedved is not on campus, just fill out
the checkout form. Don’t forget to include:
 First & Last Name
 Student ID Number
 Title of book
 Barcode # (Example: T 24344)
 Date of checkout/in
What about headphones, mice,
& cameras?
If Mrs. Nedved is not on campus, see Cedar
at the HS and Holly at the MS

8. Come Visit Your Library!