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I am in a large district, so I am used to many ways of performing these tasks. I'm a more laid-back librarian. My focus is on the students. I have developed great relationships over the years, and I believe that students and parents feel my support when they want to know more about what is good or interesting to read. I call it my "face-time." That means that my shelves are rarely in true order, and I don't worry about it. I do inventory every year, and usually mark about 40 things lost. Half of those turn up over time and I just don't worry about the rest. In fact the only thing I do worry about is the budget each year. I need a strong budget to keep the collection fresh. I spend a lot of time on collection development and that includes my free time, too. I read lots of books, reviews and professional journals/websites. Gail Smith <gsmith@EDISON.CPS.K12.IL.US> wrote: This is certainly not intended to start a flame war between people of opposing viewpoints, but Jill's post got me thinking. I have been more inclined to let go of some of the more traditional collection activities in favor of more interacting with students when prioritizing must be done. I don't want to see myself as slavishly connected to the traditional activities of a librarian (along with the negative stereotypical shushing and book protecting)but Jill made me think that perhaps I am going too far in that direction and more time spent on book evaluating, cataloging, shelving, would be better for my students than what I am offering now. I would love to see a respectful discussion of our various philosophies in this area. Gail Smith, NBCT Librarian & Tech Facilitator Edison Regional Gifted Center - Chicago, Illinois gsmith@edison.cps.k12.il.us On Oct 2, 2006, at 6:52 AM, Jill Brown wrote: > Hi - > > My two cents here! Keeping the collection and catalog > up-to-date and in relatively good order directly > affects the students. > > Jill Brown, LMS > Nardin Academy > Buffalo, NY > buflib@yahoo.com > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa Hunt School Library Media Specialist, elementary National Board Certified Teacher Moore, OK lisa3moon@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------