1. Website Plan The following plan shows the layout, design, and other information I would like to be on my future media center website. The school name used is fictional. I currently work at a preschool center. We do not have a media center therefore I viewed other schools websites and used our textbook to gather perspective and ideas for my future media center website. I used power point for my website plan but when I actually implement the plan I would prefer to use a web creation software such as Macromedia DreamWeaver. DreamWeaver was suggested in our textbook. I would include a last update date on the page and I would update the page regularly.

2. Content…  Welcome Home Page  Mission Statement  Read All About It! Monthly Newsletter  Book of the Month  Meet the Staff  Policies and Procedures  Online Resources  Helpful Websites  Suggested Reading List  Copyright Information  Teacher Zone  About Accelerated Reading Program  Accelerated Reading List  Frequently Asked Questions Welcome To Ridgefield Media Center! (Picture of the Media Center Included Here) Media Specialist: Casey McCray caseymccray@ridgefield.k12.edu Media Clerk: Mildred Mckinney mildredmckinney@ridgefield.k12.edu Hours of Operation 8:15-3:15 Monday-Friday 898 Ridgefield Parkway Macon, Ga 31211 478-745-8985 “The more you read, the more you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~Dr. Seuss

3. Our Mission Our library media program is dedicated to providing quality media resources in all formats to our students and staff. By providing and utilizing media we hope to help maximize education within and outside of the classroom. Our goal is to help aide in the education of our students by providing reliable sources of information and ideas. This mission is accomplished by: Providing and promoting the use of the best resources. Building partnerships with the teachers to provide quality education through the use of media for all students. Providing academic and physical access to the use of materials to all students and staff. Promoting and encouraging a love for reading and a desire to seek new information.

4. Read All About It… Ridgefield Monthly Newsletters  August  September  October  November  December  January  February  March  April  May  June (At the end of the presentation I have attached a sample newsletter to show what I intend them to look like.) Book of the Month There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! By Lucille Colandro

5. Get To Know Our Media Staff Media Specialist: Casey McCray Media Clerk: Mildred Mckinney Casey McCray (Media Specialist) (A picture would be included.) Hello my name is Casey McCray. I have been a media specialist for five years now. Before choosing a career as a media specialist I was a pre-k teacher for five years. I received my undergraduate degree from Macon State College in Early Childhood Education. I received my Masters Degree from Georgia College and State University in Educational Technology. I am married to my wonderful husband Neal and have one daughter Madelyn. I chose my career as a school media specialist because I believe reading is powerful and I want to foster a love for reading in every child. Mildred Mckinney (Media Clerk) (A picture and info would be included.) Ridgefield Policies and Procedures Media Center Hours of Operation: The Media Center is open for faculty and staff from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students may visit the media center during the hours of 8:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m Monday through Friday. The media center adheres to flexible scheduling

6. Ridgefield Policies and Procedures Media Center Rules and Policies: 1. All books are the property of the Elementary School. 2. Any student in good standing may check out books. 3. Reference books and audiovisual materials may be used only in the Media Center. 4. Books may be checked out for two weeks and renewed once. 5. Kindergarten students may have one book at a time. Students in grades one and two may have two books at a time unless special permission is obtained from the Library Media Specialist. 6.Students must pay full price for any book lost or damaged. 7.A student may not check out additional books until reimbursement has been made for lost or damaged items. Overdue fines will not be collected. Ridgefield Policies and Procedures 8. Students must handle print and non- print media and equipment with care and exhibit self-controlled conduct in the Library Media Center. 9. Any student who consistently abuses these rules may lose his/her privilege to check out books or use the Library Media Center for a period of time determined by the Library Media Specialist. 10. Respect the library materials. 11. Everything has a correct place. 12. Always share (so we will return things when they are due and we will put things on hold when we have to wait.) 13. Do not disturb others working in the library (we all have a special place to read and work.)

7. Ridgefield Policies and Procedures Circulation Procedures/Fines: Books can be checked out for two weeks; materials may be renewed once, unless there is a request for item. * No fines for overdue books; however, students cannot check out any more materials until overdue items are checked in or as a last resort...paid for. If a book is not returned by the end of the year the student/parent will be responsible for the cost of the book. Kindergarten:1 book 1st-2 nd :2 books 3rd-5 th: Up to 4 books (The Polices and Procedures would be under one tab.) Helpful Sites For Students and Teachers World Book Online Reference Center http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Home** netTrekkerSafe searching web environment, created by educators, for educators and students http://elementary.nettrekker.com/subject/?home=1 The Library of Congress for Kids http://www.loc.gov/families/ http://www.loc.gov/families/ Galileo Just for Kids http://galfe1.gsu.edu/cgi- bin/homepage.cgi?nf=0&style=kids&_id= a80aa83d-1282132370-0423&_cc=1 Merriam Webster Reference Center - dictionary, thesaurus and rhyming words http://www.wordcentral.com

8. Suggested Reading List This section will include suggested books by grade level as well as a list of award winning books. The following links will take you to web sites for the Caldecott and Newbery Award Caldecott Medal Newbery Medal

9. Copyright Information Our media center and school follows the copyright laws and guidelines. For more information on copyright laws please use this link www.copyright.gov/ The Teacher Zone The teacher zone will contain useful and helpful information and links for teacher use. Some ideas I have for this section are: Helpful websites to use for planning and instruction A list of resources available to teachers in our media center. Forms for teacher use when requesting resources, cooperative planning sheets, and trouble tickets.

10. About Our Accelerated Reading Program This section will contain information about the schools accelerated reading program and (or) other reading programs. This section will give parents a better idea of what it is all about. Accelerated Reading Book List This section will contain the accelerated reading book list by grade level. Parents and students can view this page to see what books they may want to check out in the future.

11. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers This section of the website will include frequently asked questions and answers for parents, students, and staff. The information included will be hours, resources available, and other helpful information.

12. Casey Bennett Georgia College and State University Presented to Dr. Gregg EDIT 6263