Students sent to or self-invited to the media center, or our adjacent
computer lab, for all variety of reasons (or varieties of reason) seem=
s to
be a perennial issue, especially in the spring or when substitute teach=
ers
abound. Several years ago, I created a Purpose Pass, one side for the m=
edia
center and the other for the lab, with six check-offs each of general
reasons why one might come visit. Secondly, I've communicated effectiv=
ely
what appropriate library and lab use looks like and sounds like. We ar=
e a
very busy place and I seldom have time or cause to dwell on the specifi=
cs
of who's doing what. An inviting place for one to create their own
learning is a primary function of any library. How to look and sound w=
hile
doing that is an environmental issue which for me is much easier to man=
age
than alternative assignments or second guessing motives for coming in.
Besides, when security is looking for someone skipping class, they usua=
lly
know were to find them.
Dave Boroughs
Media Specialist
Covington Middle School
Vancouver WA
360-604-1001 X5831
dborough@egreen.wednet.edu
http//:www.cov.egreen.wednet.edu/media.html
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Dear LMNetters:
For two years, some students have come to the library with a scribbled
pass or an official library pass with read a book marked. But, when
I talk to them, I find out that they are there because they are doing
nothing in the classroom, and the teacher sent them just to get them
out of the room. Next year, I will be viscous about the passes - they
have to come with an official library pass. Students without one will
be sent back to the room immediately. I thought a "nice" way to stop
some of the "dumping" would be to give the teachers a list of good reas=
ons
to send students to the library. I copied the following reasons from
Creative Partnerships: Librarians and Teachers Working Together by Lesl=
ey
Farmer:
Write an evaluation of a magazine article in your subject.
Look through the videos and make a list of items you could use in your=
class.
Use our "cut up" magazines to find materials for a bulleting board.
Find books that can be used by other students in your class.
Check out a book to read for recreational reading.
Take a test he/she has missed.
Study for a test while your students are going over the test the stude=
nt
missed.
Do remedial or supplementary work on PLATO (check to make sure the
student's
name is on the program BEFORE you send him/her to do this)
Make up a crossword puzzle or word search game for the class.
Do research
Do you think giving a list is a good idea/will work? Also, what other
reasons would you add to this list?
TIA and I will post a HIT if there is enough interest...
Sincerely,
Susan Myers
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Susan Myers
Chesnee High School Librarian
Virtual Reference Desk Volunteer
KidsConnect Volunteer
http://www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us
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