Yes, most of the students actually WILL use the bags. After several
incidents of books damaged in backpacks (mostly by leaking water bottles and
the dreaded juice drink boxes) I handed out gallon-sized freezer Ziploc bags
to every student in the school. Each bag has the student's name on it, and
is reused each library visit. If a bag is damaged or lost, it is easily
replaced, since most families have such bags at thome, and I have a few
spares for those who don't. I also have several two-gallon sized bags which
I use for those extra large books. Those bags are returned with the books,
and are reused for other large books.
I realize that not all the students are using their bags every time, but one
fact remains -- I have not had a single damaged book returned since I
instituted the Ziploc bag policy in January.
Karen Mitchell, Librarian
Queen of Angels School (K-8)
Port Angeles WA 98362
kem@qofaschool.org
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jan Kuebler <Jkueb@AOL.COM>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: target: Damaged Books
> Back Packs! I get books that are water damaged and "my water bottle came
> open" is the reason. Books with black, red, any color smears on covers =
> taking home a painting from art, next to the book, of course. The latest ;
a
> glue bottle came undone and glued pages of two books together - total
value
> $47.97. this has been the worst year. I ignore the corner damage now,
and
> concentrate on the big stuff. I thought of handing out X large ziplocks
to
> each student, but would they even use it? Your are right, help is needed.
> Jan Kuebler, Librarian
> Parks-Heath Elementary
> Heath TX
> jkueb@aol.com
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