MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY PR Plan PR

MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY PR Plan

PR Plan � Ensure every student and teacher engage in our library culture � Teachers are our best resource � Partner with each department � Create specific and unique promotions for each department dependent on teachers’ needs The ultimate goal is to create a feeling of ownership for the students and the faculty. MEHS Library is THEIR library!

English, Science and History � � Meet with department staff at beginning of school year Gain access to curriculum and unit plans Have teachers commit to at least one assignment which requires library research Create and distribute pathfinders in both print and digital formats

Job Fair � � Representatives from local schools (trade, community, universities), businesses, community organizations (fire & police departments, hospitals), military Held during first-semester in the library Promoted using posters, loudspeaker announcement, marquee, school website, newsletter, Facebook event Feedback from representatives on student interest

Math � Collaborate with math teachers in evaluation process � In class discussion with students after job fair � Hand out surveys � Assign math classes to visit job fair during the last 35 minutes of class � Ensuring every student has opportunity to go

Art � � Collaborate with teachers on creating a poster contest promoting the library Display student art in library

Physical Education � PE teachers have made a commitment to Silent reading/studying � 20 Minutes � Fridays � In library

TV Production/Technology � � Students create commercials and videos promoting the library and events It will be aired on classroom televisions

Expectations and Evaluations � � � We hope that by involving each department in library activities, each teacher will become an advocate for our library Communication will be kept open with all staff We will be relying on teachers and staff to let us know what is working and what needs to be changed