Freshman orientation on using the library to research Kite RUnner

1. Welcome to the Wilbury A. Crockett Library On the back of the sheet in front of you, without talking to your neighbor: Write down the title of a book, newspaper, or magazine you’re read in the last year and really enjoyed. Not something you had to read for school – just something you liked. If you remember the author’s name, write that down too. When you’re done, turn your sheet face down on the table. At Wellesley High School Fall, 2009

2. By the end of this class . . . Library resources and materials Technology Expectations Procedures Activity: Learn more about the world of Kite Runner.

3. Our goals for you Identify, evaluate and utilize a variety of resources when you need information Use technology effectively and responsibly. Read, read, read. Your choice.

4. Your goals for us

5. The Staff Ms. Flaherty Ms. Purnell Ms. Ellis Ms. Stravinski Ms. Holbrook Ms. Sriram Library staff Technology department

6. Library and study hall hours Monday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (first block access) Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Math and writing labs – check schedules posted in library. Study hall procedures

7. How to behave in a library . . .

8. Hardware 26 computers (Apples & PCs) 2 scanners Video cameras Digital cameras Blank CDs/DVDs iPods

9. Books. Are not. Obsolete. WHS catalog

10. Digital resources WHS reseach wiki Reference sources and databases

11. The basics: can you find . . . a map of Afghanistan? the per capita GDP compared to the United States? Definition: The value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year (divided by the number of people.) From worldbank.org

12. How about history and politics? Who is the founder of modern Afghanistan? Who is the current president? Who are the Taliban? When did they come to power? Wikipedia

15. Afghan-Americans How many people of Afghan descent live in the United States? Find an article that discusses the experiences of Afghan immigrants in the U.S.