Library Research Center: WHO WE ARE by Mireille Najjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31 Overview of Library Vision and Mission, Standards, and Activities en-us 2020-05-30 11:10:41 UTC 2025-12-26 12:25:13 UTC hello@padlet.com http://standards.aasl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/framework_all_cluster.png Information Literacy Standards MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602344895 A.A.S.L. Standards]]> 2020-05-30 11:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602344895 School Library Vision: MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602348106 HPS Br. Library aims to:

  • Be the center for inquiry and learning and to provide remote access to its collection and services. 
  • Develop a collection of various types of resources both printed and digital.
  • Be a role model in leadership and initiative-taking and to make the LRC the center of the school and education.
  • Be proactive to reflect the transforming and engaging role of the school library and its contribution to a successful education.
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https://horizonps.follettdestiny.com/


]]> 2020-05-30 11:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602350661 Tips for searching Destiny, the library catalog MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602351593 * Click on "HPS Library" - "Catalog" and start your search.
* You can type your library number to view your search history. (Ask the librarian for user name password).
* Subject Search: To look for resources that are related to your topic.
* Keyword Search: To broaden the search.  It will retrieve resources that have the "keyword" you typed even if the book is not relevant to the subject.
* To locate the book, record the call number. 
* Note that call numbers that start with D1 indicate the Junior Library (KG to Grade 2) and D2 indicate the Senior Library (Grade 3 to 12).
* The indicator "0 of 1" means that the book is checked out.
* Do not include stop words or articles in your search (such as the, a, an).
* Read the synopsis or summary of the book by clicking on "Details".
* If you like a book and you want to read other titles similar to it, check the Subject of the book by clicking Details and scroll down to "Explore".
* You can filter the search by Material type, Reading Programs like Lexile reading level,
* Search the "WebPath" for online reliable sources
* Search the "Digital Resources" for E-books in the library.]]> 2020-05-30 11:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602351593 Ask a Librarian Service MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602360178 Please contact the librarian (Mireille Najjar) for any clarification or support.
Tel: 02-5560811 ext. 201
e-mail: mnajjar@hpsbranch.com
or Class Dojo Message (for registered children's parents)

For Junior Library (KG to grade 2), Contact Ms. Ruba Sweidan
Tel: 02-5560811 ext. 309
email: rsweidan@hpsbranch.com 
or Class Dojo (for registered children's parents)]]> 2020-05-30 11:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/602360178 Library Organization MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/610410077 Dewey Decimal Classification System (D.D.C.)

Non-Fiction by Subject (D.D.C.)
Fiction books; By authors Last name]]> 2020-06-04 07:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/610410077 Two Libraries at HPS Br. MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/610546689 Junior Library (KG to Grade 2)
Senior Library (Grade 3 to 12)]]> 2020-06-04 08:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/610546689 School Library Mission: MireilleNajjar https://padlet.com/MireilleNajjar/ifubnkdpiwi6gi31/wish/615103981
  • Spread the love of reading.
  • Provide a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Guide users in their search for the resources and needed information and train them to become independent researchers.
  • Be proactive in preparing students for college.
  • Raise Information Literacy (I.L.) across all grade levels in different subjects and through subject integration.
  • Reduce/ Eliminate the affective fear that students might encounter in the academic libraries by providing equity in access to information and teaching research skills from an early age.


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  • To instill love of reading among students.
  • To increase the library collection.
  • To raise I.L. awareness.
  • To promote the library vision. 
  • To collaborate with teachers in planning for research.

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