Re: Orientation/library rules

[Donna Steel Cook <donnacook@EUDORAMAIL.COM>]

Four rules for every library:

1.  Be quiet--this is a place for reading.
2.  Take care of the materials--so there will be lots of things for everyone to 
read and enjoy.
3.  Put everything in its proper place--so we all can find what we want when we 
want and need it.
4.  Wait your turn--so we will all have a turn.
     I have a poster of these rules (just the rule, not the explanation) on the 
wall. Then I spend the first visit for grades 2-4 reviewing the rules for libraries 
everywhere and letting the students give me the explanations.  However, for 1st 
grade, I spend one visit each on each rule.
     I think it is important to stress with the students that you are teaching them 
library rules that apply in ANY library.  Later you will give similar universal 
lessons for the Dewey system and the computer catalogs so that your students can be 
competent library patrons wherever they may go.  If the rule or the lesson applies 
only to your library, it is probably a waste of time for you and your students.
---
•Donna Cook, library teacher Central Jr. High;
 library consultant Douglass ISD;
 library volunteer First Baptist Church;
 Nacogdoches, TX <donnacook@eudoramail.com>


>I am new to the listserv as well as the profession.  I am starting at an
>elementary this fall and was wondering if I could get some ideas and
>suggestions for orientation activities.  I also would like advice on what
>rules to lay down right off.  I just want to have a few key known guidelines
>for the media center and would like to know what you have found to be the most
>important in your experience to let the students know my expectations straight
>off.
>
>Thank you for your expertise!
>
>Kimberly Bauman, Media Specialist
>Statesville Road Elementary, Charlotte, NC
><kyleigh4@aol.com>
>
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