How to find a book...

1) Use the web page to Search and Sort by Title, Author, or Subject.

2) The 'TAG' on the web page indicates which Section and Bookshelf the book is in.

3) MIM has two libraries: a primary library 'P' located on the ground floor and an elementary library 'E' located upstairs. The primary library is divided into four sections:

- Section “A” is the bookcase under and beside the sign-in and out sheets.

- Section “B” is the bookcase across from the kitchen.

- Section “C” is the bookcase near the stage.

- Section “D” is the bookcase near the stage adjoining the childcare space.

4) Each bookcase has a chart of all the 'TAGs' and subjects contained on its shelves. The bookshelves are all labeled with a subject or category reflecting the TAG label. Each book has a label on the spine indicating the book’s location in the library and corresponds to the “TAG” column on the web page. Within each subject or category, the books are in alphabetical order by the first two letters of the author’s last name. (“Biography” books are organized on the shelves by the first two letters of the subject, person, not the author.)

5) To check out a book, the parent signs and writes the current date on the card located inside the front or back cover of the book, then places the card in the plastic holder in the office next to the book return basket. Books are to be returned to this basket within two weeks.