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WELCOME TO THE WILBURY A. CROCKETT LIBRARY
At Wellesley High School
Fall, 2009
On the back of the sheet in front of you, without talking to your neighbor:
1. 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.
2. If you remember the author’s name, write that down too.
3. When you’re done, turn your sheet face down on the table.
By the end of this class . . .
Library resources and materials
Technology Expectations Procedures Activity: Learn more
about the world of Kite Runner.
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.
Your goals for us
The Staff
Ms. Flaherty Ms. Purnell Ms. Ellis
Ms. Stravinski Ms. Holbrook Ms. Sriram
Library staff Technology department
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
How to behave in a library . . .
Hardware
26 computers (Apples & PCs) 2 scanners Video cameras Digital cameras Blank CDs/DVDs iPods
Digital resources
WHS reseach wiki
Reference sources and databases
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
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
Islam and its role in Afghanistan Find information
on the origins of Islam.
Find information comparing/contrasting the Hassan and the Pashtun.
The Kite Runner
Find a review of the book in a newspaper or magazine.
Find information about the author, Kahled Hoseini.
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.