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Thank you all for your replies. I tried to thank everyone individually, but if I missed you I apologize. Most people who responded said that they used a sign out sheet for the laptops and/or computers. Most suggestions were to number the laptops and have students sign in next to the corresponding number. A couple of people had the students report any damage at that time. Of course this doesn't mean that the students should be left on their own at that point. The teachers still need to watch their classes closely. The advantage to this sign out sheet is that it can be used if the COW is mobile OR if it is stationary (as is the case in my library). In all cases abuse slowed down or even stopped. There were also those who did barcode the laptops and checked them out to students every time they were used. While this does take a little more time, it is very effective. The librarian is able to see who used each laptop every period of the day. One librarian had the students check the laptop for damage at the time of check out and check in with her assistance. At this point we are still debated what will be done at our campus. I am very ready to barcode the laptops, but there is opposition from everyone for different reasons. One good thing that has come out of this is that teachers are willing to be more responsible. We had a staff meeting this morning regarding this problem, but mentioned that we still didn't have a solution. The teacher who brought his class in today came with a seating chart and knew where the students were sitting. Maybe if they all choose to do that we won't have anymore problems. I really should have more faith in my staff. Once again, thank you all for your suggestions and advice! Suzanne "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them." -- Mark Twain Suzanne Dorn - Librarian Worland Middle School - Worland, Wy sdorn@wsh1.k12.wy.us -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------------------------------