Introduction to School Media Centre Procedures, Resources and Research Skills

Learning Standards:

English Language Arts:

E1c – Read and Comprehend informational Materials

E3b – Participate in group meetings

E5a – Respond to non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama using interpretive and critical processes.

Applied Learning:

A4a – Learn from models

A4c – Set goals for learning and review process

A5a – Take responsibility for a component of a team project

Objective:

The students will understand the basic functions, circulation procedures and other resources used in the School Media Centre.

Opening:

Mini-Lesson:

Using a model of a check out counter (including virtual), the students will understand the purpose for circulation (and usage) procedures.

Work Period:

1. Discuss why the students use the library media centre.

2. Have the students form groups.

3. Discuss the different databases available - also Queens Library online.

4. Discuss the procedures for borrowing books.

5. Have the students select books and check them out.

Closing:

Share Outs:

After the students have discussed how to select resources, have them discuss how they will check access the appropriatel resources.

This sharing will allow the students to explain and demonstrate their understanding and comprehension of the procedures

Reflection / Summary:

The question will be asked “Why do you believe we have rules for borrowing books? (Discussion)

An additional question “How do you know when you have relevant and appropriate information?”