A Current High School Library Vision April Geltch

A Current High School Library Vision April Geltch Library 233 Loertscher August 10, 2008

Today's High School Library 1. ongoing collaboration 1. powerful reading program 1. information literate learners

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Teacher Consultation

Times for collaboration 1. Planning & Conference Period 1. Librarian & Teacher Breaks 1. After School 1. Staff meetings & Conferences 1. Personal time

Initial Collaboration Determine teacher needs: 1. resources 1. initial library visit 1. book talk

Library Visit The teacher and librarian will follow these steps for a successful library visit. 1. determine objective 1. time for resources and planning 1. organized presentation 1. evaluation

Library Visit Evaluation The teacher and librarian will fill out an evaluation form assessing the class session. 1. lesson plan and objective 2. state standards 3. useful resources 4. library operations 5. student engagement 6. other comments and suggestions

School Wide Discussion

Student Collaboration

Possibilities for Student Interaction 1. direct reference questions 1. guidance 1. book promotion 1. programming

Online Possibilities 1. Main School Page and Newsletters 1. School Library Page 1. Teacher Blogs and Websites

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Updated School Library Collection 1. Examine Collection 1. Weed Out Useless Materials 1. Read Library Book Reviews 1. Survey Students and Teachers

Book Promotion 1. displays 2. recommendation list 3. book talks 4. programming 5. book discussion groups

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Necessary Organiztion Library Staff 1. School Media Librarian 1. Library Assistant/Technician 1. IT Department Equipment 1. Computers 2. Printers 3. Copy Machines 4. Fax/Scanner 5. Video Equipment 6. Digital Cameras

Research Process 1. thought provoking questions 1. building on prior knowledge 1. reading background information resources 2. graphic organizers 1. citation

Retrieving Resources 1. Dewey Decimal System 1. Boolean Searches 1. I Google Pages 1. Library Website 1. Public Library Breading background information resources

Evaluating Resources 1. Credibility 2. Readability 3. Domain 4. Objectivity 5. Accuracy 6. Current

Research Product 1. Word Document-Online Submission 2. Power Point Presentation 3. Blog 4. Podcast 5. Video Recording 6. Oral Presentation 7. Online Discussion Board

Today's High School

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