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Let me preface my remarks by saying I have no experience with this age group at all, but I am assuming that by 'orientation' you are introducing them to the library and its services. Therefore, could you not turn the task around and have them introduce you to their library - after all, they are the ones who have been there before and you are the newbie. You would find out what they already know and have so you are not wasting time later by teaching this. Tell them that there will be changes happening but ask what already works for them and what doesn't. (You might discover why there has been no borrowing for 4 years.) Ask what changes they would like to see, in an ideal world of no budget restraints, and to prioritise these. This allows them to draw on their knowledge of other facilities as well as helping you develop a plan. Ask them how they could use their existing knowledge of libraries to help you undertake some of the tasks on the plan. (Perhaps they could look at the publication dates of the non fiction and pull those older than ten years so you can then make your initial weeding decisions from that pile.) By having them involved in this sort of input, you are giving them ownership of the facility and you will be surprised at how much they will value this. Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian COOMA NSW 2630 AUSTRALIA E. barbara.288@bigpond.com Together we learn from each other -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------------------------------