In my opinion, I don't think it matters if you're elementary, middle or
high school. A flex schedule's most important component is an
open-source calendar. This will allow teachers to see what days are
open and sign up for them. I have one on the library webpage that
teachers can look at, then email me for reservations. It's a first
come-first served basis for equitable access for all classrooms. Of
course, that's not a hard and fast rule, but for the most part, that's
how I work my flex. As for classes just checking out books, they can
come in anytime to do that. BTW, I'm at the high school level... but I
would think this would work at the elementary one as well, if you have a
library aide to help with the open status of checking out and in books.
If you don't, you may want to consider the checking out time as one to
request as well.
Since you're coming off of a fixed, you might want to advise teachers to
look at the big picture and not reserve the library a certain day each
week, but "mix it up" a little - esp. when classes from K-6 start
working on individual curricular projects that require library books,
computers, collaboration with the library for lessons, etc...
There are many online calendars that do the same thing. Once it's set
up, teachers will begin to start collaborating with each other and you
in order to make library programs/research possible because it will fill
up quickly!
Hope this helps : )
Naomi Bates
Northwest High School Library
>>> Patricia Gray <forlfklovr@NC.RR.COM> 07/11/08 12:07 PM >>>
Greetings!
I worked as a fixed schedule media specialist for the past 6 years. I
am
starting at an elementary school in the fall that has a flex schedule.
I am
excited about the change but I would love a solid idea of what a flex
schedule
will "look like".
I have already read the LM_NET archived information. Lot of good
information
but mostly how to encourage your school to switch to flex.
Please describe what you do in your flex schedule media center. What
kind of
lessons do you do? How do you get teachers to work with you? Any tips,
advice,
information would be so helpful!
Thank you!
Patricia Gray
Media Specialist
Raleigh, NC
ForLfKlovr@nc.rr.com
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