ELEM: quick and easy checkout procedures for K-1

[Ed and Jan Kendrick <kendrick@ROCHESTER.RR.COM>]

I am a new LMS with a dual position. I am part time technology support and
part time librarian. I am looking for an easy way for primary children to
check books out (and In too!) I would like to avoid having them sign the
cards if I can. There will be times when I am not in the library because of
my dual position.  I don't want this to stop children from exchanging books
when I am not there. I would like volunteers to be able to bring children
down for book exchanges at any time. Another reason to simplify it is so
that less class time is taken up with this. Does anyone have a neat way to
do this that they could share with me?

I would  also like any info out there on using a flexible schedule with K-1.
Has it been successful, tips, suggestions, etc. My principal has set up
scheduled classes for the first semester but really wants it flexible the
rest of the year. Many teachers seem reluctant to do this.

TIA for your help.

Jan Kendrick, LMS
Lima Primary School, Lima, NY
kendrick@rochester.rr.com

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