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I think the issue is more of teaching students to be respectful of those around them. I do not have a black or white rule of talking in the library. As I said, a teacher brings his or her rules when they use the library as their classroom for a project. I try to teach the students to look around them and determine if they need to be quiet because someone beside them is trying to read or study. Learning appropriate behavior is part of becoming mature. I think sometimes we just assume student's pick up appropriate behavior -- I think it should be taught. Secondary teachers often discuss this and usually put the fault on the middle and elementary teachers, with their oftentimes heard lament, "Why don't they teach these kids appropriate behavior?" When is it appropriate to run, when to walk? When is horseplay appropriate, when not? When is a loud voice ok, when not? Becoming aware of their environment, what is going on around them, and responding to that with appropriate behavior is my desired outcome for students using the library. Sharon Slaney, Librarian Timberlake H.S. Library 5973 W. Hwy 54 P.O. Box 909 Spirit Lake, Id. 83869 208-623-6303 sslaney@lakeland272.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------