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SEPT 20-21:
CITY-WIDE HIGH SCHOOL FAIR
@ BROOKLYN TECH

SEPT 30- OCT 1:
ROSH HASHANAH-
SCHOOL CLOSED

OCT 13:
COLUMBUS DAY-
SCHOOL CLOSED

OCT 15:
PSAT DAY-
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OCT 23-24:
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

 
 

Mrs. Lewis

Information Literacy
Standards

Standard 1
The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Standard 2
The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

Standard 3
The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

Standard 4
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests.

Standard 5
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.

Standard 6
The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

Standard 7
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.

Standard 8
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.

Standard 9
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

  
 
   
   

Library Mission Statement

The mission of Queens Vocational and Technical High School Library is to teach, motivate, encourage, and nurture students to seek information independently for personal interest and educational enlightenment. Our library seeks through collaboration to educate students and empower them with information literacy skills to thoroughly prepare them for a productive future.

Schedule

Period
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thrusday
Friday
1
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
2
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
3
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed
4
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
5
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
6
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed
7
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
8
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
9
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed

Library Rules

Students are welcome to the library during any free periods; to use internet for research, use Microsoft Word, borrow books, and read.

  1. All students must show their program to Ms. Lewis and sign in.
  2. There is no food, drinks or gum chewing allowed.
  3. Students cannot access e-mail, chat rooms, or play computer games.
  4. Please ask Ms. Lewis before you print.
  5. You must remain in the center the entire period.

Borrowing Rules

  1. A student may borrow one book for 2 weeks. The book may be renewed once
    for an additional two weeks if needed.
  2. To borrow a book a student must: show their student I.D. card or program to
    Mrs. Lewis and fill out the book card.
  3. A fine of 10 cents a day will be charged for overdue books.
  4. Student must pay for any lost book or other material.
  5. Return all books and materials to the librarian, do not return them to the shelf or leave on the desk.

Copies

You are allowed to use the copy machine in the library. Copies are 10 cents each. You must ask the librarian for assistance prior to using the machine.

Computers

There are four computers available for student use. You are assigned a computer by Ms.Lewis and you are held accountable for its condition during your use.

Internet

The Librarian will supervise students when using the internet. There are many websites available for reference use including:

Search engines are directories, which are great for finding general information on popular topics and for narrowing down your subject. They are also good way to explore a topic and to learn about related topics.

Google http://www.google.com/

Ask Jeeves http://www.ask.com/

Altavista http://www.altavista.com/

Plagiarism

What is it? It is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.

Source- www.dictionary.com

If you have any questions pertaining to plagiarism please ask your teacher or Mrs. Lewis.