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 Outlook Outlook 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

Benefits Cooperative 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 Black History Encyclopedia Example

Circulation Stats

What do other teachers think about it? Tamara Klir, 2 nd Grade

How do teachers organize it? Donna Lewis, 3 rd Grade

How do Teachers Manage it? Lena Stiggers, 3 rd Grade

How do Teachers Manage it? Courtney Stevens, 3 rd 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) 1 st Grade Orientation (Couple of Weeks) Move to small group checkout - orientation Work into project oriented times. Curriculum Map Sight Word/Letters (first projects) 2-5 th 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 (4 th —5 th Genre Studies)