Hanford Secondary School

Library Media Center

Mission Statement: To provide access to information and to encourage and develop a love for all literature

	Introduction		CD-Rom Resources
	Staff		Occupational Resources
	Rules		Bibliography Help and Format
	General Information		Hanford School Web Site
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Special thanks to Sue Weiss, Ballard HS for outline and some text.

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We like to call ourselves a library media center. We not only have books but magazines, audio visual materials, laptop computers, a computerized card catalog and CD-ROM databases, video cameras and a video editor. YOUR LIBRARY SERVES BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Home of the well read Falcons

We hope you want to spend many productive hours here. The intent of this brief guide is to introduce you to the many resources that the library provides and how to use them effectively. We hope you visit often to explore, inquire, discover and enjoy!

Remember, the library media center serves both students in the middle school and high school. Materials are purchased with both schools in mind. The collection cover nonfiction and reference (upstairs) and fiction and story collection (downstairs). We are very proud of our extensive fiction collection and would love to help you find "just the right book" for your recreational reading. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE INFORMATION YOU NEED, SEEK OUT A LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST WHO IS READY AND WILLING TO ASSIST YOU.

Staff

Nancy Graf -- Library Media Specialist

Margaret Holloway -- Library Media Specialist

Pauleen Kosiancic -- Library Educational Assistant

Claudia Ritter, -- Library Educational Assistant

Patty Winston -- Library Education al Assistant

Please seek us out whenever you need assistance. We are ready to help with research, to answer any question (no matter how small, and to provide you withinformation about good books you might be interested in reading.

Rules

We try not to have too many rules, but there are a few things to watch to while you are in the library media center:

1.No food or drink in the library media center

2.Do not disturb others -- Use a quiet voice so as not to disturb those who are studying.

3.Do not check out materials for a friend

4.Walk--do not run-- in the library media center

5.Ask permission to go upstairs if the blue barrier is in place.

6.Return all materials you do not want to a reshelving cart.

7.When using a computer -- Always exit to the main menu . This has a screen saver to protect the monitor from damage.

General Information

Browsing Area

There are cushions located near the library entrance for your relaxation. In this area are located about 50 current magazines (in red plastic folders) and five newspapers. Please return any items you use to their proper place before you leave this area.

Newspapers

Newspapers are kept for two weeks and then discarded. We have: Tri City Herald, Yakima Herald, Seattle Post Intelligencer and U.S. Today.

Hours

7:00 --4:30MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

7:00 --3:30THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Library Pass

Your teacher will issue you a library pass to do work for that class during the school day. Bring your pass to the Circulation Counter and place it in the yellow box. When you leave, be sure to pick up your pass and have it signed and the time noted that you return to class. You may come into the library outside of class time without a pass. Of course, no pass is needed before school, after school or during lunch.

Reshelving Cart

Please return any book that you do not want to its proper place. if you cannot determine where that is find a reshelving cart. There is a RESHELVING CART clearly marked both upstairs and downstairs.

How to Check Out Materials -- Must have ID/ASB CARD

In the fall, student pictures are taken for ID cards. Your ID/ASB card must be used at all times to check out materials. The library barcode is at the bottom of the card and your student ID number is automatically entered in our automated circulation system. This is your permanent Richland School District number. Select the books and materials you want and show your student card at the circulation desk.

This card can also serve as your lunch ticket , if you pay appropriate money to the bookkeeper in the HS or MS offices. The barcode for the cafeteria is located on the back of the ID/ASB card.

Note for new students: When you enter Hanford you should have been assigned a student number and given an ID/ASB card by the bookkeeper. This ID card should have a picture which you can get from the activities Director, Mr. Mayer. he is located in the main HS office.

What Happens if I Forget My ID/ASB card?

No books are checked out without a picture ID/ASB card. If you forget to bring this card with you and want to check out a book or magazine, we will hold the item until the next day. If you do not return within a day, the item is placed back in circulation.

How Many Books may I Check Out?

Since we are in the business of encouraging you to read, study, and write excellent papers, we do not place a limit on the number of books or materials that you check out. However, in special instances, when your entire class is studying the same subject, your teacher may put books on reserve and not allow them to circulate. All materials may be renewed for an additional 2 week period. Check at the front desk if you have any questions.

How Long Man I Keep the Books and Materials?

Our circulation period is two weeks for everything except REFERENCE books and LAPTOP computers. They are used extensively by everyone and must be returned the next morning before the first bell. If you need a REFERENCE book or LAPTOP computer over a weekend, they must be returned before school starts on Monday. If the material is borrowed overnight, it should be returned before class starts the very next morning. This is a privilege you should not abuse. Many schools do not allow reference materials to be checked out and certainly not laptop computers. THINK OF THE OTHER STUDENTS AND RETURN MATERIALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE.

Overdues

A list of overdue materials is placed on the LMC window once a quarter. It is your responsibility to return materials before the due date. We do not charge a daily overdue fine, however, if you have overdue materials, we restrict your check out privileges. When the item is returned your record is cleared

OPAC - On-line Public Access Catalog

Hanford has a computerized catalog and circulation system. When you look at the computer screen , it is located in the upper left-hand corner. You may look up a book by title, author, subject, keyword, or series and see if it is in. If it is checked out, the word "out" will appear next to the title. If the library has more than one copy, that is also noted.

Books! Books! Books!

The library has over 30,000 books. New books are often displayed. If we do not have a title you want, be sure to suggest it to us. There are also special cards available at the circulation desk for this purpose. We are especially interested if we have missed a specific title in a series.

Laptop Computers

Hanford has Tandy© laptop computers for you to check out overnight. They have enough memory to hold up to sixteen pages of information. A special printer is set up in the library workroom to print your documents. This should be done before school as we need the laptop back so batteries can be charged for the next person. All documents are purged from the laptop memory each day.

To use a laptop, you must get a form signed by your parents. This form is kept on file in the library media center and does not have to be renewed each year. Ask any of the ladies in the library for the form and specific instructions.

Magazines

Hanford subscribes to approximately fifty magazines. We keep our magazines for five years and all back issues may be checked out for the normal two week period. Current magazines are housed in the casual browsing area of the library in red plastic folders. They may not be checked out. The magazines are indexed in Magazine Article Summaries (MAS) and SIRS Discoverer on the library computer network.

Printing

If you need to print a document you find in one of the CD-ROM databases, you may print up to three pages at no cost. Any pages beyond three are charged at a rate of $.10 per page. You can figure about 60 lines per page. Many of the programs tell you how many lines in the document. You can highlight and print only relevant sections to save yourself some money. We just ask that you be discriminating on what is printed. Most often a short section is all you need. Ask for help, if you have questions.

What else can I do in the library?

The library offers a variety of opportunities for computing, telecommuting, and video editing. If you need to listen to a cassette, ask at the circulation counter and someone will assist you. You may use a video camera in your classroom, if you go through training with Mrs. Ritter. Your teacher will sign up for the camera. No cameras may be taken home. The video editor can also be used after you are trained. Come in and ask for this training. The best time is probably after school.

Macs, Windows, and DOS computers

The library has a variety of computers for your use. Hanford has site license for MS Works© on the Macintosh and Word Perfect © on the DOS computers (upstairs), among other educational programs.

CD-Roms and Internet

Hanford has many CD-ROM databases for you to use and we continue to add to our collection each year. These databases allow you to do much more defined research. If you are not certain which database to use, ask a library media specialist. to assist you.

There is limited access to the Internet. Parents and students must read and sign a document called an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This document is kept on file and the ID/ASB card is marked appropriately. You do not need to sign a form each year as all AUPs are kept on file. Students may be required to attend a training session.

Richland Public Library

We encourage you to have a public library card and to use the library when you find there are resources that we do not have. They also have Internet access. You must complete a one hour class to use the Internet at Richland Public.

The public library will also interlibrary loan any book or magazine for you. The cost is about $2.00.

Supplies for Your Use

Located at the front Circulation Counter you will find a tub of supplies. We have pencils, erasers, scissors, rulers etc. We just ask that they be returned to the tub when you are finished so others may use them.

Copy Machine

You may photocopy information from any book or magazine at the rate of $.10 per page. The machine will also enlarge or reduce. The copyright law must be followed when any copies are made. For example: It is illegal to photocopy music.

CD-Rom Resources

Located on the library network. We ask that you always ask for assistance when you have trouble. NEVER TURN OFF A COMPUTER.

Americana Encyclopedia

A slightly more sophisticated general encyclopedia that can be search by word or phrase. Information can be printed or downloaded to a formatted disk (Windows).

Athena Mythology

This database contains everything you want to know about Mythology listed alphabetically by key word or a character profile. Also included is the full text of some myths.

Current Biography

A full text database of biographies and obituaries of Americans since 1983 and an index to Current Biography back to 1948. Current Biography text version is located in the reference section. Dewey number 921

Discoverer (SIRS)

A magazine database for middle school which cover which includes 4000 magazine and newspaper articles by subjects such as animals, art, drugs and alcohol, environment, history, people social issues ands technology. Includes a dictionary.

Exegy

A full text database of information on countries of the world . Includes for each country is information such as maps. sports, flags, biographies of famous people, facts at a glance, organizations and documents.

Granger's Poetry

A database of poetry that can be searched by keyword or phrase from a poem or by author. Most entries just tell you where to find the full text of the poem in a book, but there are about 3500 full text poems or quotes from poems.

Information Finder Encyclopedia (World Book)

An easier-to-use full text encyclopedia that can be searched by key word or topic. Includes photos, maps and charts in some cases. Includes a dictionary, quick facts, and cross references.

Magazine Article summaries (MAS)

A full text magazine index to over 150 magazines. Many are full text meaning the text is available for printing. Look for "Hanford subscribes to this magazine "and "full text available." If we subscribe, you will need to write down the name and date of the magazine for someone to retrieve it for you. Remember, we only have space for 5 years of our older magazines. If your citation is previous to that, you will need to go to the public library.

SIRS Government Reporter

A database of U.S. documents (by subject, department, keyword or country), U.S. Supreme Court decisions, historical documents and government directories. Here you can find the name, addresses and phone numbers of those people in Congress as well as Federal Agencies of the government with names and addresses.

Social Issues Researcher

Contains full text articles form a variety of magazines and newspapers on social issues. It is indexed by subject or key word. There are also current event (newsline) articles by date.

Occupational Resources

One of the goals for Hanford School is to provide as much career information to you as possible. Begin early to look at these resources so you can take classes that will enhance the career in which you find particular interest. Research shows you will probably change jobs many times during your lifetime. We want you to be prepared for what tomorrow will bring.

Washington Occupational Information Service (WOIS)

Here you can gather information about Washington occupations that match your interests. Learn about training for each occupation and schools that you might attend within the state. Included are institutions that offers a degree or certificate ,so even a dog grooming school might be listed. You can even take an interest survey to find out what occupations might be best for your interests.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Explore careers by title, worker traits and career title.

Bibliography Help

This bibliographic format called MLA is followed by most of the teachers at Hanford. Always check with your teacher when writing a research paper. Anytime you research and use that information in a report, it must be cited.

Bibliography Format

Use exact punctuation given in parenthesis.

Book:

Single Author:Last name, (comma) First name. (Period) Title of book. (underlined, period) City: (colon) Publisher, (comma) year. (period)

Encyclopedia:

Last name, (comma) First name. (period) "Title of article" (In quotes. Note period then quote at the end) Encyclopedia name. (underlined, period) year . (period) (If no author; begin with subject.)

Newspaper:

Last name, (comma) First name. (period) "Title of article" (In quotes. Note period then quote at the end) Name of newspaper. (underlined, period) date, (comma) section letter and page number. (period) (If no author; begin with title of article)

Magazine:

Last name, (comma) First name. (period) "Title of article" (In quotes. Note period then quote at the end) Name of magazine. (underlined, period) date, (comma) page number. (period) (If no author; begin with title of article.)

CD-Rom (nonperiodical):

Last name, (comma) First name. (period) "Title of article" (In quotes. Note period then quote at the end) Product name. (underlined, period) year, (comma) [format]. (brackets, period) (If no author; begin with title of article.)

CD-ROM (Periodical)

Format:

Name of author (if available). "Title of article." Title of journal or newspaper Publication

information for printed source. Title of database. Publication medium (CD-Rom).

Name of Vendor (if relevent). Electronic publication date.

World Wide Web

Format:

Author (if known). "Title of page or document on it." Title of site or larger work (if applicable). Date of document. Online. Available http://address/filename. Date of access.

Examples:

Cassutto, George. "Social Studies and the World Wide Web." 8 June 1996. Online. Available http//www.fred.net/nhhs/html3/article3.htm. 25 Sept. 1996.

"Graph Has Look of Champion." ESPNET SportsZone. 29 Aug. 1996. Online.

Available http://www.espn.com/gen/top/010876001.html. 30. Aug. 1996.

FTP

Format:

Author. "Title of document or file." Date of publication (if available). Online. Available

ftp: address, path/filename. Date of access or download.

Example:

Kehoe, Brendon. "Zen and the Art of the Internet." Sept. 1996. Online. Available

ftp: ftp.cs.widenner.edu/cd pub/get zen. 9 Sept. 1997.

Gopher

Format:

Author. "Title of document or file." Date of publication (if available). Online. Available

Gopher:address, path. Date of access.

Example:

Allen, Gary. "Grants for Math and Science Education." Online. 8 Nov. 1996. Available

gopher: enc.org/Professional Development Resouces. 20 Dec. 1997.

Listserv

Format:

Author. "Subject of message." Date of post. Online posting. Name of listserv@email address of list. Date of access.

Example:

Bookman. Emily. "Re: Bulletin board ideas." 5 Nov. 1997. Online posting.

LM_NET@listerv.syr.edu 20 Nov. 1997.

Unset newsgroup

Format:

Author. "Title of Item." Date of post. Online posting. Newsgroup name. Usenet.

Date of access.

Example:

Brown, Carol. "Stress and test taking.: * Mar. 1997. Online posting.

k12.ed.research. Usenet. 28 Mar. 1997.

Online Chat

Format:

Name of speaker. (if available). Online. Date of session. IRC channel

name. Date of access.

Example:

Yente, Ima. Online. 24 Oct. 1997. telnet:IRC@kids.ccit.duq.edu,

Channel #KIDCLU+ 29 Oct. 1997.

Telnet

Format:

Author (if available). "Title of document." Date of publication (if available). Online.

Available telnet: address, path. Date of access.

Example:

"Colorado Charter Schools." 15 Nov.1996. Online. Available telnet; 140.226.1.8/The

Schoolhouse. 4 Sept. 1998.

Journal material accessed from a computer service or online database

Format:

Author. "Article Title." Periodical Title Date of print publication (if available). Edition (if any): pages. Database Name (if any). Online. Name of computer service.

Date of access.

Example:

Keizer, Gregg. "Write the Perfect Paper." Family PC Sept. 1996. Online. America Onlline.

25 Nov. 1996.

or

Williams, Larry. "Speedy Internet May Spur Innovations." Philadelphia Inquirer

16 Aug. 1996: AO3. Online. Dialoq. 7 dec. 1996.

Email

Warning: though many style sheets advise listing personal email addresses in a citation, there is the danger of violating the privacy of the author or the recipient. The MLA handbook does not recommend including addresses.

Format:

Author of email message. "Subject line of message." Email to recipient's name. Date of message.

Example:

Valenza, Joyce. "Citation article.: Email to Tony Gnoffo. 27 Sept. 1996.

If you are citing email sent to you, it is acceptable to use the following format:

Nethead, Jane. "Enjoying the Web." Personel email. 29 Sept. 1996.

Online Encyclopedia

Format:

Author. "Title of Article." Title of Reference Work. Online.

Title of the Database or Online Service. Date of access.

Example:

Cook. Sarah Gibbard. "Berlin, Germany." Compton's Living Encyclopedia.

Online. America Online. 27 Aug. 1997.