Graphic Novels Galore!

ATTENTION GRAPHIC NOVEL LOVERS!

The library has just received lots of new graphic novels. If you're looking for classics, we have Calvin & Hobbes and Peanuts. Current series favorites Bone and Amulet are making an appearance, as well as brand new books like Calamity Jack and Katman.



New to the library's graphic collection are graphic non-fiction books. Check out The Murder of Abraham Lincoln or Journey into Mohawk Country for amazing illustrations and fascinating history.

For science types, we have The Explosive World of Volcanoes and Corpses and Skeletons. If you like philosophy, try Thoreau at Walden.

These are just a taste of the new graphic novels and graphic non-fiction the library has on the shelves.

There are graphic books if you are looking for action, adventure, mystery, humor and more.

Come in and check out the displays for more great reads!

Search, Login, Recommend, Review, Renew and Hold! A Destiny User's Guide.

Instructions for using and navigating Destiny: Berkeley Carroll's Online Catalog.

SEARCHING
There are two types of searching – Basic and Visual. Use a Basic search if you know what you are looking for and a Visual search if you want to browse lists for ideas and recommendations. The red arrows show how to go between the two types of searches by clicking on the tabs.





LOGIN
Each student has a login for the library system and can sign in by clicking “Login” in the Middle & Upper School Library catalog (see blue rectangle above). In most cases the User Name is the first initial of their first name followed by their whole last name. The Password is their student ID #. Please see Library staff to get your ID # or if you have problems logging in.



CREATE A LIST
You can create lists of books that sound good to you so that you can easily find them again when you come to the library! Click on "My Info" (red arrow below) and "Add List" (green arrow) to create as many lists as you would like.




ADD TO THIS LIST
You can add titles to your lists directly from the results of a catalog search. Click “Add to this list” (red arrow) to add to your chosen list and Resource Lists (blue arrow) to see your list. Click on the title of the book to see more information, such as summaries, reviews and publication information.




RECOMMEND and REVIEW
Recommending a book (yellow arrow) allows you to send a message to a friend recommending a book to them. They will see your recommendation the next time they login.

Reviewing a book (pink arrow) creates a starred review that stays in the catalog. Let people know about the books that you love and find books other students enjoyed!

HOLD: You can put a hold on a book by clicking Hold (blue arrow above)



RENEW
Click on the My Info tab on top (blue arrow below) and find the button that says RENEW near the book you want to renew (red arrow). This is also a good place to check when your book is due (green arrow).

Be sure to Login to Destiny to explore and to try some of the features highlighted above.

Self Check Out and Library Policy

Self check out is new this year in the Middle/Upper School Library. Here's an overview of Library privileges and how to check out a book.

Maximum Number of Books and Loan Period

• students may check out up to 5 books for a 3 week period
  
• books may be renewed but prompt return of library materials is greatly appreciated
• to return books drop them in the book bin located on the left of the Circulation Desk upon entering the Library

Self Check Out in 3 Steps

1. Scan the barcode on your student card or type in your student ID#

• student ID cards for grades 5-8 are hung on the left side (see orange arrow)
• lists with ID#'s for grades 9-12 are hung on the right side (see yellow arrow)

2. Scan the Berkeley Carroll barcode located on the back of the book in the upper right hand corner

3. Scan the Reset barcode (green arrow above) attached to the scanner, to clear the computer screen


To check due dates and to renew books, students need to Login to their Destiny account. For instructions, see the Destiny user's guide or ask Library staff.