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WESTMARK SCHOOL
First Name
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Last Name
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Grade
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Questions about a Library
1. What is a Fiction book?
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A. Reference book
B. A story written from the author's imigination
C. A true story
D. Non-fiction
2. What is a nonfiction book?
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A. The same as a fiction book only longer
B. Book about something that really happened
C. Picture book
D. Make believe
3. How are the fiction books placed on the library shelves?
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A. Alphabetically by the author's last name
B. By color
C. By size
D. All of the above.
4. How are the nonfiction books placed on the library shelves?
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A. Alphabetically by the author's last name
B. Wherever you can find a space
C. By Call Number
D. None of the above.
5. The name of the system for arranging books in this library is called the Dewey Decimal Classification System
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True
False
Questions about Westmark's Library
6. How many books can you check out from this library at the same time?
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A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Unlimited
7. How can you tell which book is a Biography book in this library?
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A. Light Orange label on the spine
B. Blue label on the spine
C. Extra big, oversized books
D. Green label on the spine
8. How long do fiction books check out for?
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A. less than 2 days
B. 6 months to 1 year
C. never
D. 4 weeks - can be renewed as many times as needed
9. What type of book is divided into 3 different reading levels in this Library?
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Fiction
Nonfiction
10. Why should you use the Library's computer catalog?
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A. Find out if the library has a certain book
B. Find out what the call number is for a book
C. Find out if the book is available
D. Find out what "My Library Info" is
E. All of the above and much more
11. What is your Librarian's name?
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Scavenger Hunt
12. Find one book in the LEARNING DIFFERENCES section that looks interesting. What is the TITLE of the book? (sample: Creating Minds)
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13. In the NONFICTION Section, find two different nonfiction books and type in the CALL NUMBER that is on the spine.
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Nonfiction book #1
Nonfiction book #2
Call Numbers (sample: NF 333)
Nonfiction book #1
Nonfiction book #2
14. Locate the ANIMAL KINGDOM section and list the TITLE of two of the books
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Animal Book #1
Animal Book #2
Titles (sample: Wolves)
Animal Book #1
Animal Book #2
15. Find the BIOGRAPHY section. How are the biographies shelved in the their section?
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A. Alphabetically by the AUTHOR
B. Alphabetically by the LAST NAME of the PERSON the book is about
C. By size and color
D. Alphabetically by TITLE
Choose a biography book. Who is the book about? (sample: Albert Einstein)
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What is the CALL NUMBER of that book? (sample: B EIN)
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True and False Section
Choose TRUE or FALSE
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True
False
1. I may renew my library book without the book.
True
False
2. The fine for overdue books is 10 cents a day.
True
False
3. The newspapers and magazines are room use only.
True
False
4. During class time, you need a pass to use the library.
True
False
5. The copier is used for school related reasons only.
True
False
6. During class, computers and the Internet are for school use only.
True
False
7. The library catalog is available on all computers, even at home.
True
False
8. Cell phones may not be used in the library at anytime.
True
False
9. Eating and Drinking is not allowed in the library.
True
False
10. Quiet talking in the library is okay.
True
False
Now let's use Westmark's Library Catalog.
1. Tell Ms. Kate you are ready to find the library catalog.
2. Open a new window in your Web browser.
3. Click on the "Library" link on the Westmark homepage
4. Click on "Library Catalog."
Choose ONE of these topics to do a keyword search.
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a. football
b. UFO
c. war story
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Go to the Library Catalog QUICK SEARCH and type in the topic you chose above. (sample: war story) Then click on SEARCH.
1. How many books/materials are available on your topic? (sample: "viewing 1-29 for wolves - answer is 29)
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2. Choose one book in the list and type in the TITLE. (sample: The Boy Who Cried Wolf)
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3. Click on the TITLE of any book in the Quick Search Results Window. Type the Call Number below. (sample: FIC-BEG2 OTO)
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4. Is the book available for you to check out? Check the STATUS. (sample: 5 copies In)
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Yes
No
1. Find the tab called "My Library Info."
2. Click on it.
3. Type in your first and last (surname) name.
4. Click on "Login."
5. Answer the next question.
How many books do you have checked out of your library?
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none
one
two
more than two
Congratulations! You have just completed the LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT! Make sure you "Submit" this form so that Ms. Kate will receive it.
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