HIT - Re: student library assistants

[Andrea Horosko <Ahorosko@AOL.COM>]

Dear LM_NET,

I received lots of great answers about ways to best utilize students as
library assistants.  Some of the ideas include the following:

 -use 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, -have them apply as for a job (with an
application),     -only let them get on the circulation computer after
proving they are willing to do more menial tasks, -when they first start
shelving books, have them use shelf markers so you can go back and check
their work,  -let them stick to shelving fiction and easy books (not
nonfiction),    -give them some type of treats or reward,  -have a pizza
party at the end of the year or term,  -use different "teams" during the year
so you're not stuck with a problem student all year, -let them use a feather
duster, -have each assistant adopt a shelf to take care of, -be very
appreciative, -let them help the younger children, - provide them with badges
with their pictures on them, -keep a dry erase board visible with their tasks
printed on it,  -have them help with decorating projects, displays,
straightening shelves, etc.

Thanks to all who responded!
Andrea Horosko
Media Coordinator
Westarea Elementary
Cumberland County Schools, NC
ahorosko@ccs.k12.nc.us

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