Welcome to a

ROCKIN’ Year in the

Library!

Library Changes!

1.  Library begins the 1st week of school, and is a part of the Special’s rotation.

2.  Your class will have library every 6 days. I have a calendar if you want to get your days.

3.  The Library will be open in the mornings from 7:25-7:50 am except for on Monday’s (due to PLC).

4.  My conference and lunch is from 10:35-12:00 pm. Please try NOT to send kids to the library during this time as I may not be available to help them.

Library Checkout Info

PreK, Kinder, & 1st Grade = 1 book per week 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade = 2 books per week

Research Books: •  If students need additional books for research projects, they can get

1-2 additional books as needed.

Overdue Books: •  Students will not be able to check out a new library book if they

currently have an overdue book. They can select a paperback book. Remind them to keep their books in their backpack, desk, or locker.

Library Reminders

If you need something from the library and I’m not there or I’m working with a class…

1.  Write your name on a post-it note… •  Put the post-it note on the stack of materials and I will check them

out to you and put them in your box ASAP.

2.  If you need them IMMEDIATELY… •  Leave a post-it note with your name and the ENTIRE barcode found

on the back of the book (including dashes, periods, or letters found at the end)

Ex) Smith 3BAGD000018083U Ex) Smith 3BAGD000000152-

Library Collaboration

Please share important information…

1.  About your students… •  Please let me know about any special systems or behavior plans you

have so that I can help support your students and their success.

2.  About your plans… •  Please share any 9-week plans or roadmaps that your team

completes so that I can correlate my lessons with your skills as much as possible and update the LibGuide.

•  You are always welcome to stay in the library for part of all of your conference period.

What is the LIbGuide? •  The LibGuide is a

“one-stop-shopping” for students, teachers, and parents.

•  It is the main website that I use to share cool links, videos, and lessons.

•  It is divided by grade level tabs, as well as other valuable information.

LIbGuide Data

Look at how we continue to GROW!  

2010-­‐2011   2011-­‐2012   2012-­‐2013   2013-­‐2014  

Totals Page Views for the Year

12,272  visits  

34,657  visits  

45,207  visits  

46,314  visits  

1.   Crea-vity  and  Innova-on:    Students  use  crea7ve  thinking,  construct  knowledge,  and  develop  innova7ve  products  and  processes  using  technology  

 

2.   Communica-on  and  Collabora-on:    Students  use  digital  media  and  environments  to  communicate  and  work  collabora7vely,  including  at  a  distance,  to  support  individual  learning  and  contribute  to  the  learning  of  others.  

 

3.   Research  and  Informa-on:    Students  apply  digital  tools  to  gather,  evaluate,  and  use  informa7on.    

4.   Cri-cal  Thinking,  Problem  Solving,  and  Decision  Making:    Students  use  cri7cal        thinking  skills  to  plan  and  conduct  research,  manage  projects,  solve  problems,  and  make  informed  decisions  using    appropriate  digital  tools  and  resources.  

 

5.   Digital  Ci-zenship:    Students  understand  human,  cultural,  and  societal  issues  related  to  technology  and    prac7ce  legal  and  ethical  behavior.  

 

6.    Technology  Opera-ons  and  Concepts:    Students  demonstrate  a  sound  understanding  of    technology  concepts,  systems,  and  opera7ons.  

 

Technology Standards

Students should be working on projects that show …

BYOT & Digital Safety

Remember: Adam and I are here to help!

1.  Digital Citizenship & Acceptable Use Guideline Videos •  Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety will be discussed with 3rd-5th grade on

their first library visit. Kinder – 2nd grade will do this discussion on their second library visit.

•  Teachers may need to sign off that this information has been completed with ALL students (more info to come on this soon).

2.  There is a new security blocking software… •  Netflix, Pandora, and other movie/music streaming sites ARE BLOCKED to

manage our issues with slow connectivity. •  If you come across an educational website that is blocked, you can follow

directions to report that website to be “white-listed”.  

Copyright There are four legal criteria that establish whether using

a resource falls under “Fair Use”:

1. Purpose & character of the use 2. Nature of the copyrighted work 3. Amount & portion of the work used 4. Effect of use on potential market for work

->Please help model good print and digital integrity by showing students

how to cite their sources whether they are using a photo, song, video, or information.

 

Things to Remember...

Viewing a video MUST fall under the four Fair Use Guidelines

by law and per School Board Policy:

1. Must be shown in an Educational Setting

2. Must be a Legally Obtained Copy (not taped from TV)

3. Video must Correlate to Curriculum

4. There must be Face to Face Instruction (must stop and teach from video)

Remember, I am NOT the copyright police. When you sign the Employee Handbook, you are agreeing to follow this policy, just like me.

Together, we can make this a

ROCKIN’ Year in the Library!

Credits

Graphics, Backgrounds, & Frames: •  Scrappin’ Doodles: http://www.scrappindoodles.com/ •  Glitter Meets Glue Designs:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Glitter-Meets-Glue-Designs

Fonts: •  Font Space: http://www.fontspace.com