Instructor:

Mrs. Charlene Berti

cberti@wyomingarea.org

655-2836 Ext. 2163.

 

Course Title:

Library Skills Grade 8

 

Course Meetings:

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday

 

Prerequisite:

(none)

 

Course Description:

This course will give students a basic introduction to library skills.  The library itself will be reviewed as well as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress cataloging methods.  Research methods will be introduced as well as data bases such as Pennsylvania Power Libraries.  Since students need a library card in the Luzerne County Library System to access this from home, it is strongly suggested that students obtain a free card if they do not already have one.  Applications will be made available to students who need them.  A parent’s signature will be required.

 

Sources Used:

Pennsylvania Power Libraries

 

Course Objectives:

 

Students will:

• Locate and use the circulation area, OPAC, Fiction, Periodical, Reference, Nonfiction and Biography sections of the library.
• Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the library.
• Explore the use of public libraries, university libraries, museums and community resources in school assignments
• Demonstrate a working vocabulary of library terms.
• Learn to handle and care for equipment properly.
• Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction and biographies on library shelves. 
•  Distinguish and use various genres of literature.

 

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend classes regularly.  Students are also expected to come to class on time and prepared. 

 

Evaluation:

Students will be evaluated and grades assigned based on demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and ability to apply that knowledge to the solutions of assigned work.  Students will be credited for every project completed.    Projects and/or written work will be credited only on the day it is due.  If a student is absent, the work is due the day the student returns.   

 

Grading System:

Grading will follow the system adopted by the Wyoming Area School Board as follows:

 

Student’s progress will be determined based on the following:

 

 

Additional Information:

 

ü  Any student caught plagiarizing work will receive a zero for his/her project.

ü  Any damage done to a computer, (including keyboards) will be repaired at the expense of the student.

ü  No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the classroom.  This includes gum, cough drops, candy, etc.

ü  Discriminatory and/or objectionable language or behavior will not be tolerated.

ü  As per Wyoming Area policy, cell phones seen by the teacher will be confiscated.

ü  Instructor’s web site can be reached at:  http://TeacherWeb.com/PA/Wyomingarea/berti