S9 Library Handbook for Teachers
Please read the COVID-19 updates.
Changes in the Library due to COVID-19
To assist Nurse Olson with contact tracing, teachers must complete the library seating chart for each class. A print-friendly library seating chart will be provided to the classroom teacher to fill out. See below. The teacher will file the seating charts so Nurse Olson can have access to them as needed.
When a student comes in with a pass, the student will scan a QR code to sign in. The student is required to to select the table or seat number at which they will sit.
The following guidelines have been put into place to help students maintain social distancing while browsing for books, using computers, etc.
- 45 students in the library at one time. If feasible, this would be 1 class and a few students with passes.
- In order to maintain social distancing, please call ahead before sending a student to the library. See more information about passes under "Providing Open Access to Resources."
- Tables and casual seating will be spaced 6 feet apart. It is important that students do not move furniture.
- Tables will be numbered and a seating chart will be provided to the classroom teacher.
- If a seat is not available, it will be labeled accordingly.
- Browsing for books: This will be done in small groups while practicing social distancing.
- Checking out books: Social distancing decals will be placed 6 feet apart near the circulation desk.
Keeping Chromebooks & Books Germ Free
Chromebooks
- Classes may visit for 45 minutes to allow time to sanitize Chromebooks and tables.
- Need more time? No problem! Just let me know.
- The library will follow CDC guidelines for quarantining library books. Books will be quarantined for 48 to 72 hours before being placed back into circulation.
- The quarantine time is designed to eliminate the need for disinfecting, as the virus should no longer live on the surface of those materials.
Providing Open Access to Resources
Students have resources and library services available at their point of need.
- Please call ahead before sending students to the library.
- Students visiting the library individually or in small groups must have a pass, a school related purpose, and a time to return to class that does not exceed 30 minutes. *Please let me know if a student needs more time so that I can accommodate him/her.
- Groups should not exceed *3 students. *COVID-19 change.
- Students on their own are expected to obey all library rules and complete their tasks in a timely manner. This includes COVID-19 rules.
- Those who do not respect the library rules or others using the library will be sent back to class.
- Unless directed by their teacher, students should not bring backpacks to the library.
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Scheduling the Library-Media Center
Flexible Scheduling
The S9GS Library-Media Center provides both Flexible Scheduling and Open Access to all staff and students.
Classes are scheduled as the result of collaborative planning for use of instruction to integrate with the classroom curriculum.
- Please contact Mrs. Madison via email or at extension 42017 to reserve the library for use of books, computers, or the general space.
- When planning research projects, please collaborate with Mrs. Madison so that all students have the Information Literacy Skills they need to proceed with research and to ensure that the library has the materials necessary for successful research of topics.
- The library may be reserved for 3 consecutive days for 45 minutes. This will allow for sanitizing between classes.
- 32 Chromebooks for library use only.
- Print station: 4 computers, black and white printing only.
- Mobile device charging stations.
- Over 10,000 print resources available.
Scheduling Meetings in the Library
To avoid scheduling conflicts, please see Mrs. Madison if you need to book the library before, during, or after school for club meetings or other events.
AAP utilizes the library classroom Monday - Friday.
Please contact Mrs. Madison if you are interested in collaborating on a specific project or lesson or on one of the common topics below:
- Library Orientation. This is required prior to your first visit.
- Banned Books and Censorship
- G-Suite for Education
- Research papers and presentations
- Evaluating websites as reliable sources
- Plagiarism
- Book recommendations
- Alabama Virtual Library
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Staff Check Outs
All videos, books, and TV carts must be checked out in advance. Please do not pass material on to another teacher without contacting Mrs. Madison to make sure that the item is not reserved to someone else. Teachers are responsible for items checked out under their name.
Teachers may check out up to 5 nonfiction or fiction books. Please plan ahead so that Mrs. Madison has ample time to gather appropriate sources for your class. Teachers who request books to be sent to their classroom will have materials checked out to their name. When students use the books in the classroom, please establish a procedure so that books are accounted for prior to the end of each class.
Reserving TV Carts and DVDs
- DVDs and TV carts may be checked out for 3 consecutive days.
- Please pick items up 1 day in advance and returned them on time.
- Items may remain in the classroom for the duration of the check out period but must be locked and secured when not in use.
Library During Homeroom
Please do not issue passes to the library during homeroom.
Mr. Albert's homeroom class will be in the library.
I will have my homeroom in room 130.
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Copyright & Fair Use for Teachers
All teachers are required to adhere to the Federal Copyright Law as it pertains to educational institutions. The Library-Media Specialist is the copyright resource person; therefore, questions concerning copyright issues should be brought to her.
Copyright and Bitmoji Classroom
Tips:
- Please do not use images as your own. Remember to cite or link sources.
- Search for free public domain images.
Google Images | Advanced Search | Usage Rights - Search Creative Commons.
Sources
"Homeroom School And Education Vector Icons On Chalkboard. The Main...". Getty Images, 2020, https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/illustration/homeroom-school-and-education-vector-icons-royalty-free-illustration/802722140. Accessed 9 Sept 2020.
Hudson, Hannah. "15 Funny And Inspiring DEVOLSON Teacher Memes For The Fall". Weareteachers, 2016, https://www.weareteachers.com/15-funny-inspiring-teaching-memes-help-survive-rest-devolson/. Accessed 9 Sept 2020.
"Mindset Is Everything Inspirational Empowerment Motivation Inspirational Workout Gym Meme Empowerment Shirts By Artofeye". Teepublic, 2020, https://www.teepublic.com/sticker/11422598-mindset-is-everything-inspirational-empowerment-mo. Accessed 9 Sept 2020.
News, UH. "UH Begins Training COVID-19 Contact Tracers | University Of Hawaiʻi System News". University Of Hawaiʻi System News, 2020, https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/06/07/uh-begins-training-contact-tracers/. Accessed 9 Sept 2020.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information on the day-to-day services provided by the library-media center program and to outline procedures to assure those services are provided efficiently.
About the Librarian
Library-Media Specialist | Sparkman 9th Grade School
Google Certified Educator | Digital Learning Partner | Tech. Contact
Email: amadison@mcssk12.org
Location: 2680 Jeff Road Northwest, Harvest, AL, USA
Twitter: @akmadison