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The Media Center

The Media Center. “Books are the quietest and most constant kind of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselor, and the most patient of teachers.” Charles W. Eliot. What is Media?. Media?. Media (plural of Medium)

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The Media Center

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  1. The Media Center “Books are the quietest and most constant kind of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselor, and the most patient of teachers.” Charles W. Eliot

  2. What is Media?

  3. Media? Media (plural of Medium) 1. Something through or by which something is accomplished, conveyed or carried on. 2. A substance regarded as the means of transmission of a force or effect. 3. A vehicle (as a radio or television program or a newspaper) used to carry advertising.

  4. Library Media • Print • Books • Newspapers • Magazines • Non-print • Videos/DVDs • Internet • TV and Radio broadcasts

  5. How do we make the most of the Media Center?

  6. Rules • Candy, Gum, Drinks • Talking • Chairs • Browsing, putting back books • Misplaced books • Not a hallway

  7. Hours • Before and After School • Open at 7:45 • Close at 3:15 • Lunchtime • Depends on teacher use • Doors locked when 5 minutes of lunch remain.

  8. Fire Drill Procedure • The Library is not a pass through / hallway • During a drill students will evacuate to the east (if possible) and leave the building through the nearest exit. Students are then to proceed to the east fields with their teacher. If it is during lunch, the are to exit the building and meet up with their last teacher (4th or 5th period teacher).

  9. Check-out Procedures • Circulation (Check-out Desk) • ID cards • 2 week check-out • Overdue notices • Fines, unpaid fines • Total books allowed • Periodicals • Reference Books • Photocopies • Check-in

  10. Library Catalog • Three main ways to find a book: • Title • Author • Subject • Keyword • Series • Destiny Quest

  11. Media Center Organization • Fiction Books (7) • Nonfiction Books (5) • Biographies (1) • Periodicals (3) • Reference Section (6) • Catalog Computers • Student Computers

  12. CJH Media Center

  13. Pioneer Database 2013-2014 Log-In Information See Mr. Dart or Your Teacher

  14. Your Media Center This facility is for use and benefit of the entire Centerville Jr. High community of students, faculty, and staff. Careful use of the materials and equipment is necessary to ensure the benefits for all of us. Care for it together – Enjoy it together. It belongs to all of us!

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