General Library Media Center Information

Electronic Information Services (EIS) Agreement

(also known as an Acceptable Use Policy or AUP)

Internet Etiquette or "Netiquette"

Study Hall Expectations

Library Policies and Procedures

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Visiting your Queen Creek High School Library Media Center:

Hours:

The Library Media Center is open during all regularly scheduled school days.
The Library opens daily at 7:00 a.m.
The Library Media Center is open during lunch and after school until 3:00 p.m. unless there is a faculty meeting after school (usually on Monday)

Policies:

You must have a student ID card to check out books.
You can check out a total of five (5) books. Each book has a two-week loan period.
No books may be checked out if you have a book out that is overdue.
All books must be checked out before leaving the library.
Returned books must be placed in the book return slot located in the entry foyer of the Library.
You must have a pass from your classroom teacher to be in the library during class time.

Locating books:

Online Dewey Tutorial

Fiction paperback:
- Fiction stories are made up, not real. These books have paperback covers.
- Books are arranged on the shelf alphabetically by author’s last name, not the title of the book.
- The label on the book’s spine shows PB FIC (for paperback fiction) and the first three letters of the author’s last name.
- All paperback fiction books can be found on the west wall of the library below the TV.
Fiction hardcover:
- Fiction stories are made up, not real. These books have a hardback cover.
- Books are arranged on the shelf alphabetically by the author’s last name, not the title of the book.
- The label on the book’s spine shows FIC (for fiction) and the first three letters of the author’s last name.
- These books can be found on the north wall of the library below the outside windows.
Nonfiction:
- Nonfiction books are factual or give information. These books are arranged on the shelf by the Dewey Decimal System (a numerical filing system by subject).
- The label on the spine of the book will show an assigned number from the Dewey Decimal System and then the first three letters of the author’s last name.
- The Nonfiction section is located in the free-standing bookshelves in the south side of the library.
Reference:
- Reference books may not be checked out of the library.
- The label on the book’s spine will have REF (Reference), 3-digit number (Dewey Decimal System), and the first three letters of the author’s last name.
- These books can be found on the south wall below the Computer Lab windows.
Spanish:
- Se’ lleas Espanol, tein namos un reference, un fiction, y un nonfiction libros.
- Estos libros estan al sur de la biblioteca.

Media Center computers have:

Word processing to write reports.
Excel for spreadsheets.
PowerPoint for presentations.
Publisher for various types of publications and Web page creation.
Calculators for math.
Internet access to search the World Wide Web.
Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math.
Geographic and multicultural programs for research.
Chemistry programs.

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)

This computer program helps locate books in the library.
Access the program by double-clicking the OPAC icon on the desktop.
Look up books by Subject (S), Title (T), Author’s last name (A), Series (R), Call Number (C), or Keyword (K), or by click on the appropriate icon.
Click Event (E) icon for listing of school events.

Visit your library soon!

Electronic Information Services (EIS) Agreement

IJNDB-R(1)

USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES IN INSTRUCTION

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

USER AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS

Please read this document carefully. When signed, it becomes a binding agreement.

Terms and Conditions

Acceptable use of the electronic information services (EIS) and equipment requires that the use of the resources be in accordance with the following guidelines and support the instruction, research, and educational goals of the District. The user must:

· Use the EIS and equipment for educational purposes only.

· Agree not to submit, publish, display, or retrieve any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material.

· Abide by all copyright regulations.

· Keep confidential all home addresses or personal phone numbers.

· Understand that electronic information system components may be monitored to ensure compliance with District regulations and policies.

· Use the network so that it does not disrupt the use of the network by others.

· Assume personal financial responsibility for any services or products incurred without district authorization.

· Abide by the District’s Uniform Code of Student Conduct, including but not limited to: the Uniform code of student conduct, Article B: Behavior; section 4: Vandalism, A.R.S. 15-842: Damage to school property, in addition to all Board policies which may be applicable to any circumstance which may arise.

· Safeguard all software and system security.

Each user will be required to sign an EIS and equipment user’s agreement. A user who violates the provisions of the agreement will be denied access to the information services and may be subject to disciplinary action. The District may log the use of all systems and monitor all system utilization. Accounts may be closed and files may be deleted at any time. The District is not responsible for any service interruptions, changes, or consequences.

Details of the user agreement shall have been discussed with each potential user of the electronic information services. When the signed agreement is returned to the school, the user may be permitted use of EIS resources.

QUEEN CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 95 Page 1 of 2

USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

IN INSTRUCTION

(APPROPRIATE USE OF ELECTRONIC

INFORMATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT)

Acceptable use. I will use the service and equipment to support personal educational objectives within the educational goals and objectives of the School District. Inappropriate use may result in cancellation of use of information services and/or appropriate disciplinary action. I will not submit, publish, display, or retrieve materials forbidden by statutes, laws, or District policies and regulations.

Personal responsibility. I will report any misuse of the information service or equipment to a parent, teacher, or the system administrator, as appropriate.

I understand that many services and products are available for a fee and acknowledge the responsibility for any expenses incurred without District authorization.

Network etiquette. I am expected to abide by the generally acceptable rules of network etiquette.

Therefore, I will:

· Be polite and use appropriate language. I will not send, or encourage others to send, abusive messages.

· Respect privacy. I will not reveal any home addresses or personal phone numbers.

· Avoid disruptions. I will not use the network in any way that would disrupt use of the systems by others.

· Observe these other considerations:

· Be brief.

· Try to use correct spelling and make messages easy to understand.

· Use short and descriptive titles for my articles.

· Post only to known groups.

IJNDB-R(1)

USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES IN INSTRUCTION

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

USER AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS

SIGNATURE PAGE

Student Agreement

I have read and agree to abide by the School District policy and regulations [e.g. IJNDB and IJNDBR, the Uniform Code of Student Conduct] on appropriate use of the electronic information system, as incorporated herein by reference.

I understand and will abide by the provisions and conditions indicated. I understand that any violations of the above terms and conditions may result in disciplinary action and the revocation of my use of information services.

Name____________________________________________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________________Date________________

School_________________________________________________Grade______________________

A student must also have the signature of a parent or guardian who has read and will uphold this agreement.

Parent or Guardian Cosigner Agreement

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read this agreement and understand it. I understand that it is impossible for the School District to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the District responsible for materials acquired by use of the information services. I also agree to report any misuse of the information services to a School District administrator. (Misuse may come in many forms but can be viewed as any messages sent or received that indicate or suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language, or other issues described in the agreement.

I accept full responsibility for supervision if, and when, my child’s use of the information services is not in a school setting. I hereby give my permission to have my child use electronic information services.

Name (print)______________________________________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________________Date_______________

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Internet Etiquette or "Netiquette"

"Netiquette" is a set of suggestions or guidelines for proper etiquette on the Internet when submitting e-mail or discussion group messages.

Identify yourself in the message. Fill in your personal name in the mail so that your name appears with your e-mail address in the “From” message.
Avoid inflammatory or intimidated statements that invite flame mail in return. Consider your response carefully before snapping off something you will regret later.
Use ordinary capitalization rules. ALL CAPS is equivalent to “shouting” in e-mail.
Read your mail promptly. Most senders expect that their messages are read as soon as received.
Use emoticons when appropriate. Emoticons are punctuation marks that when viewed sideways convey facial expression, such as :-) means a “smiley.”
Keep message length to a minimum, particularly when sending to a group or attaching a file.
Repeat portions of your sender’s message if you are replying to something they said. That way the recipient will have a context for your reply.
Minimize the number of people to whom you send copies of messages. Most users are busy and don’t have the time to read messages that are not relevant to them.
Sending junk e-mail to several users at the same time is called “spamming.”

McLaren, Bruce J. Understanding and using The Internet. Cincinnati, OH : South-Western Educational Publishing, c.1999. pp. 56-57.

Study Hall Expectations

Study Hall Objective: Study Hall is just that: a place to study. Students may read, research, or work on homework.

Strategy: Provide an environment conducive to study.

Action Plan:

Students bring their own materials to read or research, or bring homework or class assignments upon which to work.
Library has materials available for students to read or use for research purposes.
Library has computers available for research purposes provided the student has a current signed EIS agreement on file. The Computer Lab may be available for research purposes on an overflow basis if a computer is available and student is “on task.”
Since this is a study time and not a social hour, students will be expected to be “on task” and not socializing with fellow students.
On occasion, various classes will be utilizing the Library for instruction, check out, research, etc. Every attempt will be made to minimize distractions to Study Hall students.

Results: Students learn to stay focused on study activity. Due to the extra study time allowed on campus with the resources available, students will have greater opportunity to make sure quality assignments are completed in a timely fashion.

Measurements: Students produce quality assignments, which are submitted by their due dates.

Behavior Management Plan:

Appropriate behaviors for Study Hall:

Follow directions; meet expectations.
Be on time; be on task.
Keep body parts and materials to yourself.
Come see the Librarian for questions; don't shout out.
Use appropriate social school behavior: no cussing, harassment, outbursts, temper tantrums, etc.

Consequences:

Reminder warning.
Conference with student and/or review above policy.
Parent contact and/or ISS.
Office referral.

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