Target: New Middle School Librarian Needs Advice

[Nenstiel <nen4@BLAZENET.NET>]

Hello all!

I have been reading Tiffani De L'Eveille's posts asking for the collective
wisdom of this group concerning her new position as an elementary library
media specialist (Heartfelt congratulations to you, Tiffani!!).  I find
myself in the same postion as Tiffani, only I will be a new LMS at a MIDDLE
SCHOOL (7th and 8th grades). While I can use some of the advice in Tiffani's
*Hit* I would appreciate any advice and wisdom from practicing middle school
librarians!  Tiffani, I am using some of your questions!)

1.  What is the best way to get to know the students on an individual basis?

2.  How do you organize your library orientation?  What kind of
activities do you do?

3.  What should I be doing now that it is summer and I have extra time to go
up to the school?  [Over the next 2 yrs. I will be moving the library 3
times!]

4. Is anyone in an middle school Media Center by themselves?  Any advice?
How do you utilize parent volunteers?  student volunteers?

5.  What contests do you run?

6.  What kinds of displays do you create?

7.  How do you get the teachers to plan with you (especially when you do not
have the time to plan as you are the only person in the library!)

ANY advice that you have to offer would be most appreciate!

TIA!!
Susan Nenstiel
A Waiting-to-sign-the-contract SLMS
York, PA
nen4@blazenet.net

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