Re: Library discipline problems

[Anne T Knickerbocker <aknicker@TENET.EDU>]

I am quite pleased not to give grades in library, and hate the idea of
using that as a disciplinary measure.  I've told the children they are
welcome in the library, but that it is a privilege.  If that privilege is
abused with unacceptable behavior, then the offender is given a
choice--(s)he can go back to the classroom or go to the office.  Staying
in the library is not an option.  I simply state that I want the library
to be a fun and relaxing place for all, and that this person is affecting
the rights of others.

When they are with the teacher, the option of going to the classroom is
no longer there...  I have found that most teachers have no problem with
my stepping in and taking a stand--in fact they are grateful.

On Wed, 8 Feb 1995, Scotlandville HS #3 wrote:

> Dear group,
> Please help us.  What do you do with students who misbehave in the library
> when they are there with a teacher who can't or won't do anything about it?
> What do you do about chronic offenders--students who habitually cause
> disruptions, are disrespectful, and won't behave?  What can be said to
> administrators about what recourse librarians have for disciplining
> students in the library.  We can't give grades, so what can we do?
> Please send messages either to us or post to the whole group.  Thanks
> so much.  We are in a quandry here.
>
> Joyce Robinson and Gail Hawkes
> Istrouma High School
> Baton Rouge, Louisiana
> library3@bit.csc.lsu.edu
>