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Library Aides

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Welcome

After careful selection, we are pleased to offer you the position of library aide.

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Please read the following slides to prepare you for the position.

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You will be quizzed, so read them more than once, if necessary.

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Library Basics

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  • Review the Library Orientation

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A Library Without Organization

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All libraries have a uniform organization system to help patrons find materials. We use the Dewey Decimal System.

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Library Basics

�Read about the Dewey Decimal System �

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Library Basics

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Read about Call Numbers

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  • Sign in when you arrive.
  • Tidy up and line up books on shelf edge.
  • Check in books and magazines.
  • Shelve fiction and graphic novels.
  • Tidy game area.
  • Help Mr. Brown with technology and other special tasks.

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  • Wipe down tables when there are no classes.
  • Dust computers when there are no classes.
  • Fill up water.
  • Read and do homework.
  • Be self-directed. I should not have to tell you what to do.

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Projects

You will read one approved book per quarter and complete a book project.

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You will keep a weekly log.

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More details will follow.

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Behavior Expectations

  • Do not disturb visiting classes and library patrons.
  • Be friendly, polite, and helpful to all library patrons.
  • All school rules apply.

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Technology

In order to assist library patrons:

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  1. Familiarize yourself with the KIS website.
  2. Navigate the library circulation system.

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E-Books

The KIS Library offers E-Books.

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Read about our EBook Collection.

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Resources

PowerPoint slides have been adapted from the website:

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http://www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/languagearts/bookcare.html