My principal is an idiot. I need to vent. I recently went like a lamb to the slaughter. I was invited to sit in on a grant writing session with the grant writer and the principal. When they asked my opinion I told them that we need to hire another librarian or an aid. He told me no way. He didn't want to see an aid sitting around doing nothing. He ...See MoreMy principal is an idiot. I need to vent. I recently went like a lamb to the slaughter. I was invited to sit in on a grant writing session with the grant writer and the principal. When they asked my opinion I told them that we need to hire another librarian or an aid. He told me no way. He didn't want to see an aid sitting around doing nothing. He also said the school district will not be hiring any new teachers. If we get this grant we are to buy over 40,000 dollars in new technology and books for the three libraries that I cover. The grant writer ask me how the libraries would be a HUB of learning and I responded with they won't be. I'll barely be able to keep up with the cataloging and purchase orders that will need submitted and checked. Oh, and that's on top of the 100 to 150 kids that I see every day. Plus he wants each library opened once a week (yes, that's three nights a week). I only have to work one night a week, they'll get teachers who want the overtime to do the other two. Who's training them to run the library computers? Oh me! They put in 8 hours for me to train any interested teachers. Also before I purchase books I'm to meet with the curriculum writing commitees (science, math, reading, social studies) so they can help me buy books that will enhance our curriculum. I'm doing that in August. I was so excited about this grant. Now I just want to cry. Sadly, I hope we don't get it. When I took over these libraries, he said he was ready to do whatever it took to make them a strong component of our schools. He has no idea and I'm getting tired of offering suggestions that get turned down. I
Is your library computerized? If it is I don't think the cataloging is much of a deal. I have three libraries and a budget of $15,000 a year and always wish I had more money. Find a parent volunteer to come in and put on spine labels and barcodes (I always get the full processing, it is worth every penny).
Having someone else run the computers is scary, but you can get them trained quite quickly. I would suggest you spend the first couple of evenings in the library with them even if you don't get paid. It will pay off in the end. Also, don't let them shelve books until they have passed the test! What test? The test you create. Unschooled shelvers are the worst!
Librarians are always having messes like this thrown at us. But we are such incredible people we can handle it!
Dr. Patricia BrumleyOn 4/29/10, BWILLIAMS wrote: > On 4/13/10, mary elizabeth wrote: >> I am a SAHM for the past 7 years and have been subbing at >> my daughter's small private school in VA the past 3 years. >> I am doing a long term sub postion in our library for the >> asst. Our Librarian is leaving at the end of the year and I >> th...See MoreOn 4/29/10, BWILLIAMS wrote: > On 4/13/10, mary elizabeth wrote: >> I am a SAHM for the past 7 years and have been subbing at >> my daughter's small private school in VA the past 3 years. >> I am doing a long term sub postion in our library for the >> asst. Our Librarian is leaving at the end of the year and I >> think this would be a great fit for me since I love books. >> I have a BS in Education. Any suggestions where to look >> first in possibly pursuing a Library Science Degree so I >> could possibly take our Librarian's spot when she leaves >> next school year? (She doesn't have a Library Science >> Degree, but an Engineering one) >> >> THANKS!! :) > > I KNOW THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI HAS AN > ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR CERTIFICATION AND FOR A MASTERS IN > LIBRARY SCIENCE. 21 FOR CERTIFICATION AND 39 FOR YOUR > MASTERS. ALSO GO ONLINE INTO THE PRAXIS WEBSITE AND FIND > SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS WHERE YOU JUST MIGHT COULD TAKE A > TEST AND BECOME CERTIFIED IN MEDIA SPECIALIST. > > BERTHA LLOYD
Dr. Patricia BrumleyOn 4/29/10, BWILLIAMS wrote: > On 4/13/10, mary elizabeth wrote: >> I am a SAHM for the past 7 years and have been subbing at >> my daughter's small private school in VA the past 3 years. >> I am doing a long term sub postion in our library for the >> asst. Our Librarian is leaving at the end of the year and I >> th...See MoreOn 4/29/10, BWILLIAMS wrote: > On 4/13/10, mary elizabeth wrote: >> I am a SAHM for the past 7 years and have been subbing at >> my daughter's small private school in VA the past 3 years. >> I am doing a long term sub postion in our library for the >> asst. Our Librarian is leaving at the end of the year and I >> think this would be a great fit for me since I love books. >> I have a BS in Education. Any suggestions where to look >> first in possibly pursuing a Library Science Degree so I >> could possibly take our Librarian's spot when she leaves >> next school year? (She doesn't have a Library Science >> Degree, but an Engineering one) >> >> THANKS!! :) > > I KNOW THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI HAS AN > ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR CERTIFICATION AND FOR A MASTERS IN > LIBRARY SCIENCE. 21 FOR CERTIFICATION AND 39 FOR YOUR > MASTERS. ALSO GO ONLINE INTO THE PRAXIS WEBSITE AND FIND > SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS WHERE YOU JUST MIGHT COULD TAKE A > TEST AND BECOME CERTIFIED IN MEDIA SPECIALIST. > Hi! You Must check-out NovaSoutheastern University's on-line program! > BERTHA LLOYD
Do you have examples of an application you use or some suggestions of how to go about doing this? I have a Pre-6th grade library. Of course I will not be including all of 6th grade, just a few that will actually do a good job, so I guess I need some way of "weeding" out the problem students.
I plan to teach how to shelve the books, check in/out books, etc. Thanks Cindy
I have been working as an interim librarian this school year. I would teach them how to shelve but not checkout. Possibly check in. The reason I wouldn't do checkout is the student's numbers are their ids. That has to be private. The Atrium book has to always be put away from others. The Library Services even said, it has to be shredded at the end of the school year. Just be careful with the scanned students ids. > I would like to use 6th graders as library aides next year. > > Do you have examples of an application you use or some > suggestions of how to go about doing this? I have a Pre-6th > grade library. Of course I will not be including all of 6th > grade, just a few that will actually do a good job, so I > guess I need some way of "weeding" out the problem > students. > > I plan to teach how to shelve the books, check in/out > books, etc. Thanks Cindy
margieDeeHi Cindy - I use 5th graders in my K-5 school as Student Media Volunteers. I think it's important to stress the volunteer part! I give them a Training Day breakfast and teach them how to be polite to patrons, check them in and out, and shelve easy to read books. They are responsible for coming to the Media Center 5-10 minutes before the other stude...See MoreHi Cindy - I use 5th graders in my K-5 school as Student Media Volunteers. I think it's important to stress the volunteer part! I give them a Training Day breakfast and teach them how to be polite to patrons, check them in and out, and shelve easy to read books. They are responsible for coming to the Media Center 5-10 minutes before the other students come in to sharpen pencils, clean tables and shelve Everybody (Picture) Books. Once students come in to exchange their books, they leave the ones they are returning on a return cart and the 5th grade volunteer checks the students out at the check out desk. K-2 students have their own library cards, made up of their student ID and if they have them they scan them and then the book barcode. The other students tell the 5th grader their last name and the 5th grader finds their record. The student then scans the barcode of the book they want to take out. If there is a password issue, I go over and enter it in. I love this system. It frees me up to interact with the students and help them find books. I rarely have any problems with mistakes, etc. I have a relatively small school so I am on top of issues like a student having overdues, or having checked out too many books, etc., etc. I have a few parties for the volunteers: one midyear and one at the end of the year and when they graduate I recognize them with a Certificate of Appreciation. 4/19/10, Cindy wrote: > I would like to use 6th graders as library aides next year. > > Do you have examples of an application you use or some > suggestions of how to go about doing this? I have a Pre-6th > grade library. Of course I will not be including all of 6th > grade, just a few that will actually do a good job, so I > guess I need some way of "weeding" out the problem > students. > > I plan to teach how to shelve the books, check in/out > books, etc. Thanks Cindy
Janet PawelekOn 4/22/10, Theresa wrote: > I would love to start having an International Baccalaureate > (IB )chatboard. Is anyone interested? Yes, I would, Theresa. It was great meeting you yesterday-- and you can see that I found this site!
It was nice meeting you as well. Hopefully we get ...See MoreOn 4/22/10, Janet Pawelek wrote: > On 4/22/10, Theresa wrote: >> I would love to start having an International Baccalaureate >> (IB )chatboard. Is anyone interested? > Yes, I would, Theresa. It was great meeting you yesterday-- > and you can see that I found this site!
It was nice meeting you as well. Hopefully we get some more people who are interested in IB.
I was recently hired in a rural community. The position is for 5th-12th grade. Are there any other librarians out there in similar environments? I am a new librarian and would love some tips on how to set up the library to accommodate such a large age group. I'd also liek to find a circle of mentors I can go to with my millions of questions. Thanks for the help!
On 5/11/10, Amber wrote: > Hi All, > > I was recently hired in a rural community. The position is > for 5th-12th grade. Are there any other librarians out > there in similar environments? I am a new librarian and > would love some tips on how to set up the library to > accommodate such a large age group. I'd also liek to find > a circle of mentors I can go to with my millions of > questions. Thanks for the help! > > Amber
Amber, I am in a similar situation (6-12). I love my job. There are lots of cool things you can do with the grade levels. Feel free to e-mail me off list. I am happy to work with you. Tammy
Anyone shelve biographies as 92 in with the non-fiction books? My volunteer shelved some before the 920's (I didn't catch that) but it seemed they were being checked out where before they hadn't been when separated. Pros/Cons please. Thanks Cindy
On 5/22/10, Libraryman wrote: > On 5/15/10, Cindy wrote: >> Anyone shelve biographies as 92 in with the non-fiction >> books? My volunteer shelved some before the 920's (I didn't >> catch that) but it seemed they were being checked out where >> before they hadn't been when separated. Pros/Cons please. >> Thanks Cindy > > > I've wondered about doing this myself. Separating the 92's > may actually be a detriment--I know mine are rarely checked > out unless I promote them in some way. >
I just found out that our school is hosting several student programs this summer and the media center will be used as a classroom. Should I try to establish guidelines when I am not there to oversee library usage? Anyone have experience with this? I plan to speak with the Principal about my concerns.
On 5/24/10, Lisa wrote: > I just found out that our school is hosting several student > programs this summer and the media center will be used as a > classroom. Should I try to establish guidelines when I am > not there to oversee library usage? Anyone have experience > with this? I plan to speak with the Principal about my > concerns.
Is your library computerized? If it is I don't think the cataloging is much of a deal. I have three libraries and a budget of $15,000 a year a...See More