Mayo Library

Orientation

A guide to helping at the Mayo Library

Basics

Pre K=Einsteins

K= Earharts

1st= Goodalls

2nd= Sequoyahs

3rd= DaVincis

4th= Angelous

5th= Teslas

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Pre K and K check out 2 books max.

1st-5th check out 3 books max.

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If you are helping check out a class: When a class comes in they’ll lay them on the counter. Please check them in and put . After checking in books, scan their check out slips and organize them by who can check out 3 books, 2 books, 1 book and 0.

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How to Navigate the Mayo Library!

There are six major sections of books in the Mayo Library. Each is clearly labeled with large letters or a decorative sign.

The following slides provide the name of the section, a description, and the library spine label that goes there.

Easy Reader Area

The Easy Reader area is for beginning readers. Nonfiction ER (Easy Readers) are organized by subject while Fiction books are organized by level in the plastic tubs.

E

Nonfiction ER

Dr. Seuss Books

Mo Willems Books

R

Fiction ER

Everybody Area

The Everybody area is for picture books. This is a very popular section.

E

REY

Dr. Seuss and Mo Willems’ book are located on either side of the maroon bench in the Easy Reader area.

E

SEU

E

WIL

E for Everybody

And the first three letters of the author’s last name

Branches Books

Branches books are a series that helps readers “branch” from Easy Readers to Chapter Books.

We have a specific section in the library by the Everybody books for these special titles.

BRA

FIC

JON

Biography

92

ROW

Biography on J.K. Rowling

Facts about real people

Nonfiction Area

Nonfiction books are about real subjects (i.e. weather, dinosaurs etc.)

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These books are ordered by Dewey Decimal number which corresponds to the specific subject.

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636.6

ROW

House cats

Fiction

The Fiction section contains chapter books. These stories are organized by the author’s last name.

FIC

DAH

Sequoyah Shelf

Books that are nominated for the Sequoyah award this year are located on this shelf.

It should say Sequoyah 2017-2018 on the spine.

Sequoyah

2017-2018

FIC

HOL

Graphic Novels

The Graphic Novel section is a collection of a novel in comic-strip format. This section is organized by the author’s last name too.

GN

KIB

Series Area

The Series area is for books that fall within a larger collection. Examples include: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Goosebumps, and 39 Clues.

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Series

RIO

Other Ways to Help in the Library

• Processing new books
• We usually receive new books in November or December.
• Cleaning
• Wiping down tables, shelves, or computers.
• Assisting with the Book Fair (October 8th-17th) (April 27th-May 4th)
• Setting up the Book Fair
• Putting up signs
• Working the register before or after school
• Breaking down the Book Fair
• Guest read to an Einstein class

This concludes volunteer orientation.

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Thank You For Volunteering!