Freshman Seminar - Library Orientation
A short quiz to see if you were paying attention!
- 1.
What is the name of MSJ Library's online catalog?
- A.
Magic
- B.
Destiny
- C.
ProQuest
- D.
Suzanne Collins
Correct Answer
B. DestinyExplanation
"Destiny" is our online catalog to search for books, DVDs, magazines, etc.
You can click on the icon on the desktop at school, or go to http://destiny.msjnet.eduRate this question:
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- 2.
To find an item in the catalog, I can search by:
- A.
Keyword
- B.
Title
- C.
Author
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Don't forget:
Searching by keyword is a BROAD search.
Searching by title must have the search term in the title.
Searching by author can have the name in any order.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How do I find a book on the shelf?
- A.
Wander aimlessly in the stacks.
- B.
Shout out the title of the book.
- C.
Follow the signage on the columns, then look for the call number on the spine.
- D.
Ask Suzanne Collins.
Correct Answer
C. Follow the signage on the columns, then look for the call number on the spine.Explanation
The white signs ("signage") on the end of the column stacks will help you find the correct area.
The call number (letters and/or numbers) on the spine of the book will help you locate it on the shelf.
But you can always ask Mrs. Wichmann or Mrs. Byron for help!Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many online databases does the MSJ Library have?
- A.
3
- B.
13
- C.
23
- D.
More than 30
Correct Answer
D. More than 30Explanation
MSJ has over 30 online databases covering every subject!
They can be found on the home page of Destiny.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I can only use the online databases while at school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Online databases can be accessed at home too.
Go to your Edline account and get the links, usernames, & passwords in the file called "Library Online Catalog/Databases.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Books can be checked out for 3 weeks. If I return a book past the due date, I must pay the fine. The fine, per book, per day, is....
- A.
5 cents
- B.
10 cents
- C.
25 cents
- D.
50 cents
Correct Answer
B. 10 centsExplanation
But that doesn't count weekends or holidays!
DVDs are $1.00 per day!Rate this question:
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- 7.
I need to print out my homework assignment from the computer. How much do I pay, per page?
- A.
10 cents
- B.
50 cents
- C.
$1.00
- D.
Free! No charge!
Correct Answer
A. 10 centsExplanation
The correct answer is 10 cents. This means that for each page printed, the cost is 10 cents.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I can browse the DVD section and check out whatever I want.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Students must request a specific DVD from Mrs. Wichmann or Mrs. Byron.
Students are not allowed to check out R- rated movies.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I can play games on the library computers as long as I am quiet.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Sorry! :(
Library computers are for SCHOOL WORK only!Rate this question:
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- 10.
While in the Library, I can use my cellphone / iPod / iPad / Nook / Kindle .....
- A.
Before 7:55 am
- B.
Any time during the school day
- C.
After 2:30 pm
- D.
I'm not sure. I think this is a trick question....
Correct Answer
D. I'm not sure. I think this is a trick question....Explanation
It IS at trick question!
Cellphones and iPods can be used BEFORE and AFTER official school hours ONLY (and MUST be on VIBRATE!).
Other devices can be used during the school day but also MUST be silent or with the use of headphones/earbuds.Rate this question:
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