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I have a similar plan except for a couple of things: 1. Students have to stay engaged in some kind of activity. 2. Since we use Destiny and can customise our library website, I place "Free Time" websites which students can use. They are not allowed to surf the web and use the computer like an arcade. However, there are many websites listed which are entertaining but educational, too. It has proven to get out of hand in the past to allow an open door policy on the computer. 4 We have a large boardgame collection and there are oodles of students playing chess each morning, the most popular game of choice. We are not a high brow type of school. We are a Title 1 school, integrated military/community middle school with about 850 in school population. I would estimate that each morning from 7:30 - 8:20 am before 1st hour, we have 75-100 students engaged and also coming in briefly to check books in/out and buy supplies from the Student Store which is at the Circulation Desk. There are two of us in the library: one at the desk and the other constantly circulating around the library to remind students of their purpose but to also visit with them about books, etc. And I don't hesitate to ask them to leave if they don't respect the morning rules. - Amy Connie Williams <chwms@MAC.COM> wrote: This is the hardest thing about library service in schools! I'm the only adult in my school library in the a.m. and I will sometimes have well over 75+ students! They are, indeed there to socialize and to stay out of the cold. I have, however, decided that the way I work it is to allow mornings to be socialization time,[they get to play games on the computers,hang out in small groups etc.] and break, lunch and after school to be school work, quiet study and homework time. It works for me. Mostly. On cold days it's still full at lunch, but I try to keep the numbers down, don't let kids stand in groups and all the regular things that we do to keep some sense of order. By having the morning 'open', it seems to take away from the 'mean lady' approach. I always say: "lunch is for quiet work, before school is for socializing. Many kids want to get their homework done before school is out, so we're quiet" Again, mostly. It's never really quiet in a middle school library. And I always hope for sun. What I'd like to know, along with this question is how do the folks who provide food [ala SLJ's article about library cafes] keep the numbers down and the place quiet? Maybe it's better at a high school. Thanks for asking this question, Sandra. I too, would like to hear how others do it. Anyone successful? Connie Connie Williams Teacher Librarian National Board Certified Kenilworth Jr High Petaluma, CA chwms@mac.com On Feb 3, 2008, at 7:08 AM, sandra carswell wrote: This year I've had the library open before school (25 min.) starts for anyone who wants to come. The number of students who take advantage of this has grown. (up to about 30-40). Most of them however, are only in there to socialize or play Study Island games. I am the only adult in the library at this time. I have some student volunteers to help run the circ desk so I can monitor the computer use and the students congregating among the shelves but I really have to help them as well. My question is, how do I keep the students quiet and in their seats so the ones actually there to work/study can get anything done, without limiting access or becoming the shushing librarian? Suggestions? Sandra Carswell, Librarian S.C. Lee Junior High School 1205 Courtney Lane Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-542-7877 sandracarswell@hotmail.com sandraca@ccisd.com _________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. 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