[LM_NET] TARGET: Elementary Library ID cards / barcodes

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

We are currently using "shelf markers" (made of construction paper
then laminated with the student's name and ID barcode on them) as the
students' Library ID cards.  I have a set for each grade level (color
coded, etc.) and for each day of the week. (Which makes an interesting
rainbow of colors on a bookshelf near the check-out desk...)

However, many of them are becoming worn, bent, twisted, etc.  I like
the shelf-marker idea for the younger students but once the students
reach the 4-6 grades, the markers often become "swords" resulting inan
impromptu joust among the older boys during their library time.

Is anyone using something better for library cards?  (We don't issue
student IDs...and we haven't used the plastic library cards.  I'm just
looking for options for the older kids.)  I'll post a HIT, if others
are interested.

Thanks!

~Shonda

-- 
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
Library Media Specialist
sbrisco@gmail.com

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