Monthly Archives: August 2006

Who Are We

Welcome to the Terronez Library Media Center. My name is Mr. Barnett and I am the Teacher Librarian. Mrs. Washburn is the library media technician – together, as a team, we run the Terronez Library Media Center.

A Little More About Mr. Barnett

Most of you are probably coming from elementary schools where you had a librarian technician. However, a Teacher Librarian is a twice credentialed teacher who specializes in the access, evaluation, and use of information. This means that I teach students how to use all the resources found in the library – resources for both curriculum and recreation needs. And since I am the only teacher librarian on campus, that means that I will be your teacher for two years (that is, if you stay for both seventh and eighth grades).

I work very closely with the other teachers and staff on the Terronez campus to ensure that all your informational needs are met – especially when it comes to your research projects.

Library as a Classroom

You may think of the library media center as my classroom; and like any other classroom there are specific rules to follow (see below). Since the library is such a large place, these rules must be followed at all times to ensure that the library is used to its maximum potential.

We offer many services in the library. Those of you who are returning to Terronez as eighth graders are already familiar with some of those services.  I am excited about all the wonderful things that will be happening this year at Terronez. Are there changes? Sure. But let’s just imagine all the wonderful possibilities that await us.

So, welcome back. Now let’s get to work.

We encourage active study and exploration of all the resources in the library. Our mission is to support the curriculum of Terronez Middle School. To do so we attempt to provide access to current, adequate and appropriate information resources, and to ensure that all students, teachers and staff members are effective users of ideas and information. If you need help, please ask. Please respect the needs of others and follow the rules below. We thank you for your cooperation. We hope to see you often

YOUR LIBRARY STAFF Remember, we are here to help you! Mr. Barnett, Library Media Teacher; Mrs. Tucker, Library Media Technician

SERVICES: What we do for you

• Provide instruction and help in the use of library information, materials and equipment.
• Provide a quiet, attractive, and friendly place for study.
• Provide help and resources for assignments and personal information needs.
• Provide recreational books, information, and materials.
• Purchase pens and pencils.

RESOURCES: What we have for you

• In print: Books, magazines (current and some back issues), and The Fresno Bee newspaper.
• Electronic: Library Book Catalog (OPAC – Online Public Access Catalog), Informational databases, Internet resources, Encyclopedias, Career Information. (Some of these resources are accessible from your home through your own Internet connection.)
• Word Processing, Database/Spreadsheets, Presentation Software, and more.
• Equipment: Computers, TV’s, VCR’s, LCD Projectors.

PROCEDURES: To keep our library running smoothly

• Regular book checkout period is two weeks. (Exception: textbooks, reference books, and magazines. Most reference books are for use only while you are in the library and are not available for check out. However, you may make copies of some of the pages).
• If you have an overdue book you cannot check out any library materials. There is a $.10/day fine for most books.
• There is a $.25/day fine for overdue textbooks, reference books (for example, 2002 World Book Encyclopedias) and magazines.
• Current issue periodicals (magazines) are available at the circulation counter, and may only be checked out overnight.
• You may have a total of four items checked out at the same time.
• All lost items must be paid for. There may be a replacement cost, service charge and fines.
• Please allow time to check out. If you wait until the last minute you may be late for class. For example, if it is before school and you come into the library to check out a book, make sure you get there in plenty of time to find the book and check it out. If you do not give yourself time, you will be late for class. We will not write you a pass.

RULES: What you can do to make this a better place for everyone

• Speak quietly and behave in a manner consistent with study.
• During class time you must have a pass to use the library.
• Do not bring food, candy or drinks into the library.
• All types of personal stereos, video game players, and cell phones are not allowed to be used in the library.
• No type of card playing is allowed in the library — including, but not limited to, those dealing with mythical and/or fantasy role playing.
• Pass through the entryway in an orderly manner and lower your voice.
• All items taken from the library must be checked out.
• Only five students are allowed per table. You must be sitting down at the table.
• There is no cross talking between tables. You may only speak to those who are sitting at your table.