Hello Colleagues,
Thank you for the quick response to my query concerning fixed versus
flexible library programs. The overwhelming majority of elementary schools,
around the country, operate on a fixed schedule as library is generally
considered one of the planning periods for classroom teachers. Most of the
classes are 45 minutes. What did surprise me were the varying comments
concerning the fixed schedule. Some librarians feel it assures them the
opportunity to interact with all students, teach Information Literacy Skills
and encourage a love of reading. Others would prefer a flexible schedule to
allow more time for collaboration.
There was another group I found very interesting- those operating on a
modified schedule. This included fixed times for the younger children and a
flexible schedule for the older, even in K-5 schools, additional planning
time built into the day to allow for collaboration or one day a week with no
scheduled classes.
Thank you,
Pamela C. Hamilton, Librarian
Blackstone Primary School
Blackstone, VA
phamilton53@hotmail.com
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