Session+3--Library+Program

Library Program:

 * What is being there? **
 * More success with classrooms
 * portable--accessible--there and present
 * go to classrooms for lesson
 * online--virtual presence--chat
 * online presence --ppl can go for links, a place for a portal, for accessing resources, we're still the source for information
 * elementary library lessons play important role in a student's use of a library for life
 * contatgion
 * feast or famine--not enough time to see everyone
 * lessons for the teachers to learn how to teach the kids
 * getting involved in other non-traditional roles--PYP, sub,
 * teaming with IT or learning support team or ESOL dept
 * size of school, leadership support, all plays a role in how IT/lib work together
 * every school functions differently--try to be present in other areas--tech committee, curriculum committee, faculty associations
 * social capital, intellectual capital, BRIDGING CAPITAL--a librarian is ideally placed to have relationships across so many individuals and teams
 * team teaching with IT IDEAL! again--IT, Lib, and Teacher!
 * having a curriculum that your accountable to--having standards that are shared
 * coaching


 * ICT and Lib TOGETHER**
 * How are we going to handle the overlap of traditional library and IT?
 * Are the ITs wondering if they need the librarians?
 * You need quality resources--are integrators doing the same?
 * if the msg isn't the same we cause confusion
 * IT/lib are a team--is this always the case?
 * having the same language is NECESSARY!
 * we need to get in at the planning stage
 * 3 rules--1 teachers in charge of the content, 2 library understanding the content 3 tech tools to make the content more effective--Ultimately if this worked as a team would be IDEAL!


 * Teaching Ideas**
 * have the kids pull the books--not the other way around
 * workshops with assistants
 * one research model--many out there, Big6 for example
 * scavenger hunts--find a recipe from Pakistan
 * IT/Lib training--offer every block for two days within the day (you have to be able to book yourself off for two days)


 * Timesavers**
 * dummy email account to reply with passwords for databases, only accepts emails with school id in email
 * automating
 * we need teachers to direct
 * time management--hit the most number of people effectively--grade level mtgs, faculty mtgs,
 * hitting up new teachers too and educating them
 * creating tutorials w/ screen casts--Great idea by Katrina!
 * have the students make the videos! Great


 * How do we direct teachers to the databases?**
 * Beth runs reports--300%
 * MYP first essays she went in to introduce databases
 * we got in with in with the teachers
 * 80% opted in
 * running the reports and getting data has helped Beth
 * get teacher buy in
 * Jason--also uses the IB resources criteria
 * Stephanie--encourages a criteria of a variety of resources from teachers
 * Beth--kids sometimes gets confused by the criteria, that becomes the focus
 * lessons focused on resources--and the various format
 * teachers leave the kids to be left on their own--this SHOULD not happen


 * INIATIVES: Getting in Kids In**
 * cozy furniture--kids want to hang
 * raffles with book certificates
 * big screen for sharing
 * air con!
 * Teen Read Week--october (YALSA)
 * Teen Tech Week--March (YALSA)
 * reading week
 * Ask Stephanie for details:buying field trip! AWESOME! (cld be online) Research books before choosing for the list! They then get first dibs on those books, then they present on those books. LOVE THIS! (Ages 8-12)

ISBeijing ICT/Lib Standards and Benchmarks Blended by Ann Krembs
 * Curriculum**

(Diane to share PPT) I couldn't upload the ppt but here's the article.. All credit goes to Jean Donham at [] Donham, J. (April 2008). Standards! Standards! Standards! Teacher Librarian 35/4: 42-46.