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Dewey Decimal number = NON-fiction (outer walls, first French shelving unit​

E = easy, or everyone (picture books under window)​

FIC = fiction, chapter books (white shelves for English, right side of middle shelf for French)​

FR = French​

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- If you are returning your class’s library books, Mrs. Kawas and Ms. T will probably be in the library waiting for them.  Put them on the desk in front of her.​
- If you are returning an Oops book or a single book, or if Ms. T and Mrs. Kawas aren’t there, they go in the return bin.​

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- If you forget to return your book on library day, you’ll get an Oops note.​

- An oops reminds you to return your library book the VERY NEXT day, not next library day.​

- your caregiver can help you remember.​

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Don’t repair it by yourself! Don’t ask your parents to repair it. Show it to Ms. T and Mrs. Kawas and we will repair it.

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How many can I borrow?​

Kindergarten and grade 1 : 1​

Grade 2 : 2​

Grade 3 : 3​

Grade 4 – grade 7 : 5​

Turn the pages carefully so they don’t get ripped or bent​

Don’t share with your friends​

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- Are put on the trays by check-out desk​
- Don’t touch them till you are ready to check out your books
- Scan your card, then your books!​

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Part of the mandate of the Teacher-librarian is to collaborate with colleagues.  I will be collaborating with six classes during each of the three terms, so each class will have one term to work with me in the library.  Please complete the collab scheduling form and return to me by the end of the meeting.

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- Use place markers to keep track of where your book goes​
- ​After you have looked at the book, put it back in its spot, using the place marker​

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Classes will be given one 15-20 minute period per week to come in to the library and borrow books.  All returned books from the previous week should be sent down to the library for processing at 8:45 am.  I will check in all books during the fifteen minute flex time at the beginning of the day, and then students come with the teacher to select and check out new books during their assigned library block.  This is not a prep block; teachers are expected to remain with the class during the library exchange to support student selection.

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Security:
I cannot stress the security of our iPad carts strongly enough.  The padlock comb is not to be revealed to students under any circumstances.  The combination had to be changed three times last year as students were continually accessing/learning the new combination.  Use your body to block the padlock from view while unlocking, and scramble the tumblers immediately after opening.  The padlock should be oriented with open shackle to the right when relocking – otherwise the numbers are upside down for unlocking when the next person tries to unlock.

Student iPad Oath:
Students will be asked to sign an iPad oath this year in order to try and prevent some of the ongoing issues with usage.

Tracking sheets:
I have developed a single tracking sheet for all carts.  Please fill out the sheet for your class and keep the tracking sheet easily available for TOCs.  This way, students in each class are assigned one numbered iPad, and will use the same iPad number no matter which cart is being used.  This will help us narrow down the number of students using a particular iPad if there are issues with the iPad.

Sign Out sheets:
You can sign out an iPad cart using the sign out sheets located outside the computer room door.

Care and Storage:
I suggest teachers unplug all the iPads on the cart before allowing students to use.  We had multiple iPads cables broken last year, likely from students yanking on the cable to unplug.  It would also be good to have teachers plug the iPads back in, however, if you train students to be careful, it might not be critical.  Students are not permitted to deliver iPad carts to the classrooms; this is teacher responsibility. Do not switch the outer cart plug off, or pull on the cart if it is plugged into the wall.

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Classes will sign up for one orientation block during the second week of school.  During this block I will go over library procedures with the class and introduce them to the library catalogue.  Please sign up for one block on the schedule.

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There is a large selection of teacher resources and novel studies in the library.  You are welcome to browse and select books, but please do not leave the library with books that have not been signed out.  There is a clipboard located on the bookcase ledge behind the circulation desk; if I am not available in the library, it can be used to manually record borrowed books.  Novel study kits are located in the middle cupboard behind the laminating machine in the staff room.  Please see me for any assistance.  I am happy to try to borrow books from other schools, as well, if we don’t have them in our collection.

The DRC (District Resource Centre) also has a wide selection of resources available. I am available to work with staff to teach them how to use the DRC catalogue and order from DRC.

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- Classroom voice rules : quiet for quiet work, moderate for group work
- Maximum of six students per table
- Treat books and materials with respect​
- Put books and materials back when you are done with them, push in chairs​
- Return library books promptly on your library day

Return library books promptly on your library day.​

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The library has run an HRP for the past several years.  Each child in the school receives a 1-30 sheet at the beginning of the school year.  Sheet is self-explanatory.  When a child completes a sheet, he or she comes to the library to see me and to receive the following sheet as well as a Winit sticker.  Each student will receive a certificate for the year on which to place these stickers.  Certificates can be displayed in the classroom, or kept in a file with the teacher.  Students take their certificate home at the end of the year.