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Thanks so much to everyone who commented on Guided Reading libraries and tracking them through the school library. It was fun to hear from librarians all over the country who were facing similar challenges with respect to guided reading libraries. I learned about possible pitfalls as well as had some personal concerns validated. I agreed to post responses and in checking LM-NET's Etiquette (at least ass I understand it) I am to summarize and compile answers. If you have any questions or comments or would like more details, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks again everyone! Serena Hayes Heber Valley Elementary Heber, Utah 84032 shayes@syptec.com When tracking a guided reading library through the main library system the greatest concerns had to do with cataloging and teacher check-out of materials. With respect to cataloguing it was suggested that each individual book in the bag be given a separate, individual barcode. (Do not duplicate barcodes). One reason for this was that someday the books would have to be re-catalogued on an individual basis. Equally, if a teacher wanted only 4 of the perhaps six books available he or she could take just what was needed and be accountable for those specific copies. Another suggestion was to avoid cataloguing a set of books by coding the bag. If the bag is lost how will the books be found or identified. Call numbers would, of course, reflect your personal needs; location in the library, level, author etc. As to teacher check-outs the answers varied from the clothespin method, self-check out by the teachers or check-out through the automated library system. Almost every answer indicated a level of frustration over lost books. These were books which teachers either could not find or just helped themselves to without benefit of check-out. While a few guided reading labs were located in the library, most were adjacent to the library allowing both hallway and media center access during the day while keeping it separate from the main library collection. This would certainly cut down on student access to materials which are unavailable for them to check out. Almost everyone mentioned that it was NOT a good idea to allow teachers 24/7 access to either library. While a lucky one or two mentioned no problems with teacher's self checking out, the majority of responses suggested that a 24/7 access was a very good way to have the books grow legs and walk away. :} Thanks to everyone who so graciously shared their experiences with me. I truly appreciated it! Have a super day! Serena -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------