LIBRARY PROCEDURES MANUAL
III. Instructional Programs
This section includes:
The principal role of the library is to support campus curriculum
by providing materials to strengthen classroom teaching and by guiding students
to become effective in locating and using information. Each campus library program
will be determined by the curriculum, the teaching patterns in the school, and
the needs of students and staff.
SCHEDULING
It is recommended that individuals and small groups of students have some access
to the library during and beyond the instructional day. Students may come to
the library individually for research, check out of materials, recreational
reading, computer use, and quiet study. Hours are to be determined by each individual
campus.
Time must be allowed for administrative tasks which are performed by the librarian
as well as time for the librarian to work with students on special projects,
as planned with the teacher. The time in the library schedule which is not occupied
by the FIXED SCHEDULE will be used as work time for the librarian or for FLEXIBLE
SCHEDULE groups. A good rule of thumb is that the librarian should expect to
spend a minimum of ten hours a week on planning and administrative tasks.
High school and middle school service allows for a total flexible
schedule for students and staff.
Elementary schools are recommended to use a modified flexible
schedule which includes the open, flexible, and fixed schedule during the
school day.
K-12 LIBRARY CURRICULUM
See Curriculum Manual (under future construction)
BIG SIX
The library program recommends the use of the Big Six Approach to Information
Skills Instruction by Robert E. Berkowitz and Mike Eisenberg. The Big Six Skills
include Task Definition, Information Seeking Strategies, Location and Access,
Use of Information, Synthesis, and Evaluation.
PROMOTIONS:
Author Visits -- Determine funding, schedule and book author,
secure books to sell, promote to school and community,
READING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:
What incentive programs are to be used is an individual campus decision. The
following are some of the programs available.
Read to Succeed 600-Minute Reading Club
Participating students and teachers receive free admission to Six Flags theme
park. 1-800-356-2303
Other Reading Motivation Programs
Accelerated Reader and other reading motivation programs are available
for purchase. These programs should be approached with significant research
and training of proper usage by the librarian, principal, and teachers before
implemented.
The primary goal of any circulation system should be to make access to materials easy through convenient and simple lending procedures which encourages rather than restricts use of all types of library materials.
SPECIAL LOAN PROVISIONS
Staff
For instructional purposes, it is recommended that materials be checked
out to staff for as long as needed. The number of items and fines for lost/damaged
materials shall be a campus decision.
Parents
Use of library materials should be determined by the campus librarian.
Interlibrary loans
Loans can be arranged on an informal basis among schools in the district.
Teachers are asked to allow the campus librarians to handle loans from other
schools.
After meeting the informational needs of our students and staff, out of
district interlibrary loan can be arranged.
Community
Arrangements can be made for on campus use of materials.
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