Planning Meetings

Meet once a week (when and where)• Gather Resources for Curriculum • Plan Lessons• Integrate Technology• Cross curricular ties• Vertical planning link

service oriented – job is to help you teach more effectively and teach with you

Scheduling Using OutlookOutlook allows you to view my schedule (LMC Schedule) and to reserve the library for lessons and orientation. Instructions on how to view my calendar are always on the shared drive in the Library Media Center folder, “How to Questions” folder.

Basic Guidelines

•Include name, time, and description (no mystery times)

•Be considerate

BenefitsCooperative Planning, Open Circulation, Flexible

Scheduling

• fosters independent use • develops confidence in the library through

successful experiences.• provides the flexibility necessary to access

technology, such as online databases.• allows greater access to information and

the expertise of the library media specialist.

• to learn and master a research process in a meaningful way. Black History Encyclopedia Example

Circulation Stats

What do other teachers think about it?

Tamara Klir, 2nd Grade

How do teachers organize it?

Donna Lewis, 3rd Grade

How do Teachers Manage it?

Lena Stiggers, 3rd Grade

How do Teachers Manage it?

Courtney Stevens, 3rd Grade

Take Advantage of Open Circulation

• Add as a center in small group times (reduces

the number of students in class) examples located in

• Know where they are in RC or AR and what they are reading. (utilize the log) logs located in Reading Counts folder

• Build into SQUIRT time.• Give the library staff info on student

reading habits, problems, etc. (use folders as communication tools.)

• Use silent reading times in the LMC as an incentive.

• Scheduling in the Classroom– Prepare for open circulation(even though it’s open,

set up a sign up sheet) – Schedule using centers or set up an assigned day– Build in some kind of check/balance system– Watch for frequent flyers and sitting ducks

• Set a time limit and let students know how much time they have. (foster responsibility).

• Overdue Items – (assist in book recovery with monthly overdue report)

• Let me know if you are having problems. (idea is to promote independent pace and make your life easier!)

Classroom Hints

Kinder

Orientation (Several Weeks)

Regular Time for a few weeks then work into project oriented times.

Curriculum Map

Sight Word/Letters (first projects)

 

1st Grade

Orientation (Couple of Weeks)

Move to small group checkout - orientation

Work into project oriented times.

Curriculum Map

Sight Word/Letters (first projects)

2-5th Grade

Orientation

Immediately begin C/O

Evaluate after 2 weeks how effective and identify problems

Evaluate after 6 weeks and compare circulation numbers

Begin scheduling projects and book talks

(4th—5th Genre Studies)