Young Oak Kim Academy

Middle School Library

Ms. Duff Teacher Librarian

Librarian
School
Arroyo Seco DMHS

College
PCC Associates in Arts Degree CSULA Bachelor of Arts in English Master of Arts in English / Creative Writing SJSU Masters in Library & Information Science
(In Progress)

Work
Belmont High School, English Teacher Miguel Contreras Learning Complex, English Teacher Young Oak Kim Academy, Teacher Librarian

Library Hours
Mon., Wed., Thurs. = OPEN 7:30-4:30
OPEN before school for 60 minutes Open after school for 60 minutes CLOSES Friday at 4:00 CLOSED at lunch

Tues. = CLOSED all day

Library Passes
You must have a pass in order to use the library during class hours. Give your pass to the librarian or another adult; you may pick it up before you go back to class. You do not need a pass to use the library before or after school.

Library Rules
Respect the library, staff, books, and computers. Consume food and drinks outside the library only.
No chewing gum! No water!

Clean up after yourself.

Push chairs in Throw away trash Straighten up computer area

Remember: The library is a classroom, so please be considerate of teachers and students who are working in here.

Use of the library and computers is a privilege!

Using the Computers

You must have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on file in order to use the computers anywhere at school. You must also have an AUP sticker on your ID, which shows you are allowed to use the computers

Show your ID with sticker to the librarian. Sign up for a specific computer to use. Close the internet screen and straighten up the computer area.

Printing

All computers in the library are connected to a printer. You may only print during class time for academic purposes. Always ask permission first.

Using the Electronic Library Catalogue

On each computer, the homepage is the Library Catalog, called the OPAC. Search for materials by keyword, subject, or author. Write the call number on a piece of paper. Its the books address.

There are three main types of books in the Library:

Fiction

Nonfiction

Reference

Fiction
Fiction is organized alphabetically by the authors last name. For example, the call letters on the spine of Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, will look something like this: FIC
Ana

In this library, the fiction books are located on the shelves along the three walls. There is a Story Collection at the end of fiction, which has anthologies of short stories.

Nonfiction
All nonfiction books in the library have a Dewey Decimal System number. You need to know the call number to find a book: the Dewey number plus (usually) the first three letters of the authors last name. For example, the call number for Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece, by Michael Woods looks like this: 938
WOO

Nonfiction books are located on the four isles, starting from the left.

Accelerated Reader Labels

Dewey Decimal System

001-099 100-199 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900-999 920-921 Generalities: Philosophy & Psychology: Religion: Social Sciences: encyclopedias, computer books

psychology, logic, ethics, astrology beliefs, mythology economics, law, social issues, holidays, education Language: dictionaries, grammar Pure Sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, plants, animals Applied Sciences: medicine, engineering, pets, car repair, gardening, pets, cookbooks, self-help Art: architecture, music, theater, music, movies, photography, sports Literature: plays, poetry, criticism History & Geography: history, travel Biography

Reference
Reference books are located along the wall in front of the tables (References begin where fiction ends). These books do NOT circulate. This means that you cannot check them out. You must use them in the library only. Reference books include dictionaries and REF encyclopedias.

For Library Use Only

Special Book Sections

Story Collection Poetry Books Spanish Literature Rocket Reads Korean Books Textbooks Teacher Texts

Magazines
There are plenty of magazines/newspapers that are available to read. These may not be checked out.

Checking out a Book

Find the book you want. Take it to the red circulation desk. You MUST have your student ID with you. Hand your ID to the person at the circulation desk. Your ID will be scanned, and the book will be scanned. The book is now checked out to you. If you decide you dont want the book, place it on the bookcart!!!!

Circulation
Books are checked out for 2 weeks. You may check out 2 books at a time. If you have an overdue book or you owe a fine, you may not check out any more books until you have returned all books and paid your fine.

 Overdue books are subject to a fine of $0.10 per school day, up to a maximum of $5.00 per book. If a book is returned damaged, you will be charged part of the books cost

Overdue, Damaged, and Lost Books

If you lose a book, you will be charged the purchase price of the book. PAY THE LIBRARIAN ONLY! Be sure to get your receipt for a lost book.

Thank You!
It is a pleasure serving you in the library. Always ask me if you have a question. Please follow all rules and procedures. Lets keep this library as a clean, safe, learning zone. My email address is: MLD85922@lausd.net Now you may check out one book.