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Library Orientation
• Purposes of this session – Introduce new students to the library’s
resources and organization– For others: refresh memories and show you
what is new– Nice and easy grade for your English class if
you listen!
Computer lab/laptops
• Lab is a research lab and classroom
• Teachers sign up for use
• Laptops are used only when lab is not available
• Sign-off and replace laptops by plugging in
• Familiarize yourself with the rules as posted
• No surfing, sorry!
Organization of Books
• Color-coded (posted on wall)
• Non-fiction (Blue or Blue/Green)
• Fiction (Red, Gold, Green)
• Biography (Yellow)
• Reference (Black)
• All arranged by Dewey Decimal System
(Posted on wall)
Reference Books
• Black barcode label• Encyclopedias• Almanacs• Dictionaries• Atlases/globe• Bartlett’s Quotations• Literary Criticism series• Citations
Other materials
• Books-on-tape
• Magazines
• Young Adult Browsing Rack and Shelf– Magazines specially marked may be checked
out for 24 hours– Graphic novels, comics, special interest– Newest titles
Catalog - OPAC
• OPAC system (Online Public Access Catalog)
• Located on 3 library computers• 4 ways of searching
– Title– Author– Subject– Key Words
Check out procedure
• Sign-out sheet in 3 ring binder– 3 books at a time– Reference books (black label) with permission– Name and 5 digit barcode– Stamp return date– Two weeks check-out– Renew if needed– Late fee of 10 cents a day
Supplemental resources
• Trident Academy Library Web Site– Upper School Internet Resources– Citation Machine – Feed the text box with
information and presto, the citation is created.– Language Translators– Links to subject areas
DISCUS -DISCUS - South Carolina’s Virtual South Carolina’s Virtual LibraryLibrary
scdiscus.org
1/2005
An Overview
DISCUS gives you free access to --
• From reputable publishers
• Organized & regularly updated
• Selected, age appropriate materials
• Delivered over the Internet – but NOT the free Internet (State sponsored)
DISCUS is DISCUS is better thanbetter than the free Internet the free Internet !!
Subscription *databases*
DISCUS* is an online LIBRARY
• The best online information & learning resources
• For South Carolinians of all ages & interests
• Available online - all the time at
home and at school
*D*Digital igital IInformation fornformation for SC SC UsUsersers
Username: scdiscusUsername: scdiscus
Passcode: moreinfoPasscode: moreinfo
DISCUS *databases* are . . .
• Large, organized, electronic collections of . . .
• Articles, books & other types of published information . . .
• That may be easily searched to find the information you need.
DISCUS includes . . .
Articles from -• Magazines• Newspapers• Professional Journals
DISCUS has over DISCUS has over 28 million28 million articles from over articles from over 50005000
periodicals!periodicals!
Information from -• Encyclopedias• Dictionaries• Reference sources
and . . .
DISCUS also includes . . .
• Pictures & photographs• Maps • Lesson plans• Student & teacher activities• Primary sources• Links to the best web sites
. . . and more!
DISCUS covers . . .
• Arts & Literature
• Biography
• Business
• Current Events
• Education and more!
Find information on all subjects!Find information on all subjects!
• Government
• Health & Medicine
• History
• Science & Technology
• Social Sciences
Use DISCUS for . . .
• K-12 homework• school projects• college research • speech preparation• term papers & reports
and much more!
• teacher preparation • independent study• political awareness• consumer decisions• lifelong learning
DISCUS is for all South Carolinians !
Through the services of your . . .
• Public library• Public school• Private school (SACS-accredited)• College or university (Yes you will be able to use these resources when you leave Trident Academy!)
Coordinated by the South Carolina State LibraryCoordinated by the South Carolina State Library
3 ways to access Discus
• Easiest way when at school: the link provided on the school home page
• Through the library web page: http://www.tridentacademy.com – click on library button
• At home: http://www.scdiscus.org (You will have to have username and password)
DISCUS site for K-12 users
Click on the name of the database you wish to use.
Click Subject, Grade Level or Search Tips tab for help in choosing the best
database
Kids go here
Use DISCUS at home, too !To use DISCUS at home, just ask your school library
media specialist for the username & password.
Grolier encyclopedias for all age groups
All 3 include teacher
resources,
magazines, Web links
& more!
Broad subject coverage –
• Student Edition• General Reference Center• Expanded Academic ASAP• Custom Newspapers
More “InfoTrac” databases from Gale
and . . .
More “InfoTrac” databases from Gale
Specialized subject coverage –
• General BusinessFile ASAP• Health Reference Center- Academic• LegalTrac