Grade 8 Library Learning Commons Bootcamp
Welcome to the Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons
Welcome to the Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons
Hello Gr 8 Firehawks! My name is Ms. P-J and I am the librarian at Fraser Heights!
Hello Gr 8 Firehawks! My name is Ms. P-J and I am the librarian at Fraser Heights!
Today you will find out more about both our physical and our virtual Library Learning Commons! Working in groups of 2-4, you will complete the following activities. You can complete them in any order. You will take a selfie/shelfie for each activity or at each location to show you completed it, as well as fill out a few questions on the physical handout. The first group to correctly answer all the questions and show me all their selfies wins! Ready, Set, Go!
Today you will find out more about both our physical and our virtual Library Learning Commons! Working in groups of 2-4, you will complete the following activities. You can complete them in any order. You will take a selfie/shelfie for each activity or at each location to show you completed it, as well as fill out a few questions on the physical handout. The first group to correctly answer all the questions and show me all their selfies wins! Ready, Set, Go!
Activity 1:
Activity 1:
Locating Areas of the FH Library Learning Commons
Locating Areas of the FH Library Learning Commons
Find the locations/objects on the list. At each location, take a #shelfie with your partner (14 in total)
Find the locations/objects on the list. At each location, take a #shelfie with your partner (14 in total)
- Where you go to charge your phone (there is a special place it's not just a random plug)
- Where the NON-FICTION books are (they are shelved by numbers)
- Where the FICTION books are (they are shelved by letters)
- Where the Surrey Teens Read books are
- Where you return books
- The Light Box sign that says : WELCOME BACK
- The entrance to the Career Office
- Where you can add to our window display (and add your favorite book you read this summer to it with a sticky note!)
- Check out the display on the outside of the library.
- Where you go to check out your books
- Where the graphic novels are
- Our library cat (enter the contest at the check-out desk to give it a name)
- Where to find paperback/soft cover books on spinners
- Where you can give a presentations
Activity 2:
Activity 2:
Using the catalog to find books for a project
Using the catalog to find books for a project
- On this website, go to the three lines on the left
- On the drop down menu click on Catalogues and Databases
- Choose Fraser Heights from the list of secondary schools, and then click on the catalogue button on the top left
Use the on-line catalog to find non-fiction books about these topics.
Use the on-line catalog to find non-fiction books about these topics.
- Sports
- Cooking
- Music
Now go find them on the shelf! (Hint: Non-Fiction books are on the shelves along the back walls).
Now go find them on the shelf! (Hint: Non-Fiction books are on the shelves along the back walls).
DO NOT remove the books from the shelf.
DO NOT remove the books from the shelf.
Just take a #shelfie at the shelf with the books and write down the names of the books and the dewey decimal number (the call number) on your handout (3 in total)
Just take a #shelfie at the shelf with the books and write down the names of the books and the dewey decimal number (the call number) on your handout (3 in total)
Activity 3a: READ CAREFULLY! MANY STEPS!
Activity 3a: READ CAREFULLY! MANY STEPS!
The Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons Homepage
The Fraser Heights Library Learning Commons Homepage
- On this website, go to the drop down menu at the top that says "More" or to the three lines on the left
- Under "Find a Great Read" check out the Surrey Teens Read website.
- Click on the three lines and then "2023-2024 Nominated Titles" and read about each of this year’s nominees. Watch the videos for a minute or so.
On your handout, write down:
On your handout, write down:
- Which Surrey Teen Reads book seemed the most interesting to you?
- Which Surrey Teen Reads video was the best?
Activity 3b:
Activity 3b:
Find the following information/items on this website and screenshot them
Find the following information/items on this website and screenshot them
- PE make up assignments
- How to do a bibliography
- Surrey One
Activity 4:
Activity 4:
Using the library catalogue to reserve/renew books
Using the library catalogue to reserve/renew books
Did you know that we have reserve/pick up service for books? You can order books, we will gather them up for you, and let you know when your order is ready for pick up.
Did you know that we have reserve/pick up service for books? You can order books, we will gather them up for you, and let you know when your order is ready for pick up.
On this website:
On this website:
Go to the top and click three lines on the left. Go to My SD36 Destiny Library Account. Read the instructions on how you can put a book on hold and check for overdue books. Summarize in your own words on your handout.
Go to the top and click three lines on the left. Go to My SD36 Destiny Library Account. Read the instructions on how you can put a book on hold and check for overdue books. Summarize in your own words on your handout.
Activity 5:
Activity 5:
Using the SD# 36 Digital Resources
Using the SD# 36 Digital Resources
- On this website, go to the three lines on the left
- On the drop down menu click on Catalogues and Digital Resources
- Click on SD#36 Digital Resources and go to Student Resources
Find (use the alphabet):
Find (use the alphabet):
- 2 different World Books (encyclopedias) that are available in the databases for Secondary students
- 2 categories in the Canadian Points of View database
- Find the database called Global Issues in Context. What is the explanation of the feature picture?
- Find the database Learn 360. Find and watch a video about the water cycle.
- Don't forget to take a #shelfie after you found each one (8 for this one)
Login and Password: Your Surrey district login
Login and Password: Your Surrey district login
OR try
OR try
Username: sd36bc
Username: sd36bc
Password: Surrey@2023
Password: Surrey@2023
Activity 6:
Activity 6:
Just Chill~!
Just Chill~!
Go to the couches at the back of the Learning Commons under the big windows that look outside. Pick up a magazine, a comic book or a newspaper! Sit in the chairs under the big windows and just chill for 5 minutes. Read for fun!
Go to the couches at the back of the Learning Commons under the big windows that look outside. Pick up a magazine, a comic book or a newspaper! Sit in the chairs under the big windows and just chill for 5 minutes. Read for fun!
Don’t forget to take a selfie!
Don’t forget to take a selfie!
Activity 7:
Activity 7:
Finding books on the shelf
Finding books on the shelf
Find each with the following books. DO NOT take the books off the shelf. Your shelfie won't count if you are holding the book!
Find each with the following books. DO NOT take the books off the shelf. Your shelfie won't count if you are holding the book!
Take a #shelfie AT THE SHELF WHERE YOU FIND EACH OF THEM (7 total)
Take a #shelfie AT THE SHELF WHERE YOU FIND EACH OF THEM (7 total)
1. A hardcover book by Sarah Dessen (FICTION under DESS)
1. A hardcover book by Sarah Dessen (FICTION under DESS)
2. A non-fiction book about astronauts (NON-FICTION under 629.45)
2. A non-fiction book about astronauts (NON-FICTION under 629.45)
3. A graphic novel or manga
3. A graphic novel or manga
4. The Surrey Teens Read collection (all of them, not just this years)
4. The Surrey Teens Read collection (all of them, not just this years)
5. A book about the Middle Ages (NON-FICTION 940.1)
5. A book about the Middle Ages (NON-FICTION 940.1)
6. A picture book you remember from elementary school (on the PICTURE BOOKS shelf)
6. A picture book you remember from elementary school (on the PICTURE BOOKS shelf)
Activity 8:
Activity 8:
Staying Safe On-line/Digital Citizenship
Staying Safe On-line/Digital Citizenship
Be Internet Awesome! Play this online game and embark on a quest to become a confident explorer of the online world! Take a shelfie in this online world.
Be Internet Awesome! Play this online game and embark on a quest to become a confident explorer of the online world! Take a shelfie in this online world.
Congrats-you're all done! Make sure you send me your top 3 selflies/shelfies @ parkerjervis_l@surreyschools, or on Teams (Laura Parker-Jervis). You now have a good understanding of where things are in the library and how to use some of the resources here! I hope you'll come visit lots; I love talking about books and helping you find something to read <3
Congrats-you're all done! Make sure you send me your top 3 selflies/shelfies @ parkerjervis_l@surreyschools, or on Teams (Laura Parker-Jervis). You now have a good understanding of where things are in the library and how to use some of the resources here! I hope you'll come visit lots; I love talking about books and helping you find something to read <3
