NicholsLawson Middle School Library Media Center

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Nichols-Lawson Middle SchoolLibrary Media Center

• 1550 Talladega Hwy.
• Sylacauga, Alabama 35150
• [phone]

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The NLMS Library Media Center supplies
educational materials, which supplement and
strengthen the curriculum. There are also
materials to encourage reading, viewing,
listening, and foster life-long learning.

• Mission

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The NLMS Library/Media Center provides students
with resources necessary for the successful
completion of school assignments as well as
materials for their own personal enjoyment. In
addition to over 13,000 books, students have
access to books on tape, videos, DVDs, magazines,
and AVL (Alabama Virtual Library). Computers are
available for Internet and CD-ROM information
gathering purposes as well as for using word
processing and multi-media presentation programs.
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Library Rules

• Always enter the Library Media Center quietly.
• There should always be a quiet atmosphere in the
  Library/Media Center, so please work and browse
  quietly.
• Use a quiet voice so as not to disturb those who
  are studying or reading.
• Students may come to the Library/Media Center at
  any time during the school day to check out a
  book, do research, take AR tests, locate
  information on the internet, or just read.
• The Library/Media Center is not a place for
  social gathering, but a place where students may
  work and browse comfortably.
• Students must have a signed library pass before
  entering the Library/Media Center. The
  Library/Media Center staff will sign all passes
  when the student departs from the Library/Media
  Center.
• Absolutely no gum chewing, food, nor drink in the
  Library/Media Center.

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• Magazines are not to be taken out of the
  Library//Media Center.
• Current newspapers are kept for two weeks and
  then discarded.
• Do not put feet on furniture.
• Do not lean back in chairs.
• Do not disturb others.
• Do not engage in any behavior that is distracting
  to others.
• Do not check out materials for a friend.
• Walk do not run in the Library/Media Center.
• Do not go upstairs (mezzanine) without permission
• Materials must be returned in good condition or
  there will be a replacement charge.
• Library records must be cleared before final
  report card will be released.
• Students who have chronic over dues may have
  borrowing privileges revoked or limited.
• Students who have chronic abuse of non-print
  items may have borrowing privileges revoked.
• Do not reshelf books- when browsing, please
  return any books that you do not want to its
  proper place. If you are unable to locate its
  proper place. Use the red or blue shelf markers
  located in the windows to mark your place or put
  the book on the small bookshelves located in the
  windows and the media center staff will put books
  back on the shelf.
• Return all books to the return slot in the
  circulation desk. Videos, DVDs, and audio-books
  are to be returned to the Library/Media Center
  staff.

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Check Out Policies

• A library card/number from the NLMS Library/Media
  Center is needed to check out all items.
• Students may check out two books at a time,
  however, under special conditions with the
  permission from the librarian, students may check
  out additional books for overnight use.
• Books and audio-books can be checked out for two
  weeks, and can be renewed twice.
• Videos and DVDs can be checked out for one week
  and cannot be renewed.
• Books and other items must be checked out at the
  circulation desk. The barcode will be scanned
  and checked out to the students by the
  Library/Media Center staff.
• Due date will be marked in the back of each book
  or item checked out.
• A fine of .05 per day will be charged for books
  and audio-books not returned on time.
• A fine of 0.10 per day will be charged for
  overnight books not returned by 1st period the
  next day.
• A fine of 0.10 per day will be charged for
  videos and DVDs not returned on time.
• If you owe over 1.00 in library fines or have
  lost unpaid-for materials, you may only check out
  one book, etc., until fines or payments are
  cleared.
• Students are responsible for returning books or
  materials checked out in their name on time and
  undamaged.

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• All items checked out of the Library/Media Center
  must be returned in good condition or there will
  a replacement charge.
• Students must pay for lost or damaged books. The
  replacement cost for videos can be up to 25.00
  and the replacement cost for audiocassettes is
  11.00 each.
• If a lost book or item is found later, the money
  will be refunded if it is not damaged.
• All books or materials taken out of the Media
  Center must be checked out.
• When returning books, put them through the return
  slot located in the side of the circulation desk.
  Books returned to any other place are still the
  responsibility of the person who borrowed them.
• Do not put videos, DVDs, or audio-books in the
  return slot. Return them to the Library/ Media
  Center staff at the circulation desk.

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Computer Rules

• Students are encouraged to use the computers in
  the Library/Media Center to aid their research
  whether for classroom assignments or for
  independent study. The computers may not be used
  for any other reason.
• Internet usage is available to all students who
  have turned in their Acceptable Use Policy,
  indicating that parents have given them Internet
  permission. Usage is limited and monitored. The
  Library/Media Center staff should find them in
  educational relevant sites or taking AR tests.
  The Library/Media Center staff should not find
  them in e-mail, chat rooms, games, shopping
  sites, or any other inappropriate sites.
• Request computer usage at the Circulation Desk
• Please sign in legibly before using the computer
  (name, date, time, computer ). Signing in
  provides proof that you were at the Library/Media
  Center Computer workstation and also helps to
  keep statistic records.
• Students must save work to a disk, not the hard
  drive. Disks are available for purchase at the
  circulation desk.

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A network printer is located at the desk for
students use.Students may print up to 3 pages
per article free of charge (sorry no large
pictures). After the first 3 pages, the fee is
0.10 per page.
Students will be asked to leave the computer
workstation if they

• Have food, drink, gum, or candy
• Are rolling in their chair or continually raising
  and lowering the chair
• Using equipment for copying purposes
• Changing any settings on the equipment without
  permission (i.e. sound, color, screen saver,
  etc.)
• Downloading or installing unauthorized software

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Arrangements of Books/Materials
Fiction Fiction books are arranged on the shelves
alphabetically according to the authors last
name. If an author has written more than one
book, the books by that author are placed
together on the shelf and then arranged
alphabetically according to title. Ignore A, An,
and The when they are the first word in a
title. Non-Fiction Non-Fiction books (with
numbers) are books that have information that you
need for your reports. The Library/Media Center
contains an entire section of non-fiction books
that can be checked out. These books are arranged
by the Dewey decimal classification
system. Reference Books Reference books are
identified by an R above the Dewey decimal
number and are located in the mezzanine.
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BiographyA biography is the story of a persons
life. An autobiography is the story of a persons
life written by himself. Biographies are
non-fiction books. In the Library/Media Center,
biographies and autobiographies are classed
together by the last name of the biographer and
are shelved in a special section of the
Library/Media Center.The classification number
reserved for biography is B.
Videos and DVDs Videos and DVDs are arranged on
the shelves alphabetically by the title and are
located in a special section of the Library/Media
Center. Ignore A, An, and The when they are the
first word in a title.
Audio-Books Audio-books are arranged on the
shelves alphabetically according to the authors
last name and are located in a special section of
the Library/Media Center. Easy Books are
identified by an E and are located in a special
section of the Library/Media Center. Paperbacks Pa
perbacks are arranged on rotating towers
alphabetically according to the authors last
name and are located in a special section of the
Library/Media Center.
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Magazines and Newspapers
There are four cushioned chairs located near the
Library/Media Center entrance for your
relaxation. Located in this area are over 30
current magazines and three newspapers. Students
will be asked to leave this area if they are
talking or playing. Please return any magazines
or newspapers to its proper place before leaving
this area.
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Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader program is a computerized
program that tests reading comprehension.
Students select books on their reading level,
read independently, and take an independent test
on the computer. The primary goals of this
program are to have students read more and to
become better readers.
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Tips for Successful AR Tests

• Read carefully
• Read a book that interests you
• Read at a good pace for you
• Start another book if the book you are reading
  is confusing or go back and re-read
• Jot down a quick summary after each chapter or
  after a certain number of pages
• Re-read if it is a short book
• Read as much as you can everyday
• Count pages or chapters to plan how much you
  should read each night
• Pay attention to details
• On the quiz, think before you answer
• Make a practice quiz while youre reading
• Challenge yourself
• Get recommendations from friends
• Have a someone ask you questions after each
  chapter
• Find a peer who has read the same book and
  discuss it

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AR Tips cont.

• Make post-it notes and place them in the book
• Use post-it notes to write questions you have
  about the book
• After each chapter, write down important things
  that have happened in the story
• Think about what AR may ask
• Write down all characters names and traits
• Outline chapter events
• Re-write parts of chapters in your own words to
  check for understanding
• Pay attention to quotes and what the characters
  are saying
• Read in a quiet place
• Always use a bookmark
• Re-read the last page where you stopped before
  moving on

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Tips for Students

• Discuss with your teacher your individual reading
  level. You will be required to read books that
  have a reading level within a specific range, for
  example reading level 5.7-6.3. If you read a
  book below your level it may be very easy to read
  but may not be accepted by your teacher as points
  earned for your Accelerated Reader assignments.
  If you read a book above your reading level, it
  will be more difficult to read, and may or may
  not be accepted by your teacher for points
  earned. It is best to read within the AR range
  assigned to you by your teacher.
• You must check the AR Quiz Title list to make
  sure there is an AR quiz for the book you have
  chosen.
• Check the reading level.
• Check points value of that book.

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Alabama Virtual Library
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all
students, teachers, and citizens of the State of
Alabama with online access to essential library
and information resources. It is primarily a
group of online databases that have magazine,
journal, and newspaper articles for
research. See the Library/Media Center staff to
register for your home access AVL card and begin
a journey of discovery through the Alabama
Virtual Library.
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School Store
The Library/Media Center sells a small variety of
school supplies. It is important that students
have a pass when they come to buy supplies during
class. If a student comes to buy supplies before
or after class without a pass, and they are late
for that class, the Library/Media Center staff
will not issue a late pass.
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Events

• Teen Read Week October (8th grade)
• Childrens Book Week- November (6th grade)
• Food for Fines Week- Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Read Across America- March (6th and 7th grade)
• Book Fair- Fall and Spring
• National Library Week- April
• TV-Turn Off and Read Week-May

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