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Posted on 6/03/09

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I am returning to a position in a large (600 students)
public school in an affluent community. I was the library
teacher there for 2 years, was laid off last year, and the
position reopened and I will return in September, hopefully
for a long time. My situation was unique in that I had a
classroom off of the library. I was able to teach all my
lessons in the classroom. Now, the classroom has been lost
as it is being taken over by special ed. From previous
positions, I am used to teaching in library spaces without
a classroom, however, this library space is surrounded by 6
very noisy 4th and 5th grade classrooms full of students
who are in and out for specials, bathroom, etc. Does
anyone have any suggestions on how to cut down the noise
level? From what I understand, the classroom teachers have
not been very good at getting their students to be quiet
when walking through the library while the librarian is
teaching a lesson. Thanks.

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