Library Aide Handbook Overview

What should you use to designate that you shelved your books?  Which side of the book does this item go on?

• Color book flag; touching the front cover
• Post-it; on the front cover
• Reading log; touching the back cover

Do you lose daily points if you are not supervising/ picking up your area daily?

• YES
• NO

Where should you place misplaced books that you find in the stacks?

• Book drop

• Trash

• Leave them on the shelf you found it

• Put them on Mrs. Burke's desk

How many times a nine weeks must you work the circulation desk during ELO?

• Once
• Twice
• Three times
• Never

Which of the following would be a responsible use of technology to receive daily points (per our code of conduct)?

• Keeping ear buds in the entire block, listening to music quietly
• Streaming movies when you are finished with your work
• Using technology when your library work is done and never using technology when another staff member speaks to you or if you are helping a patron

Where do you turn in PAPER reading logs?

• The book drop

• Mrs. Burke's desk

• The basket in Mrs. Burke's office

Where do you check for new magazines that you might need to put away for points?

• Circulation TWO desk

• Stacks

• Magazine room

• Circulation ONE behind the desk (plexiglass holder)

What should you do if a student does not have a student ID?

• Criticize their forgetfulness
• Politely ask them to write their name on a post it and tell them you will hold their book for 48 hours
• Tell them to visit the public library with their card next time
• Type in their name into Destiny and check out anyway

If a student has a photo of their ID, can you type their information into Destiny to check out?

• YES, but verify their picture and name

• NO--we only accept the actual ID

Do you type staff members names to check out to them, or do you scan their ID?

• You must type their last name. A "P" with a number will appear for staff members.

• You will scan their photo.