SCHOOL

LIBRARY GUIDE
EDIT 6254: OPERATION OF THE
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Created by: Erynn Taylor
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COLLECTION PERSONNEL

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POLICIES & PROCEDURES

BUDGET
MISSION
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COLLECTION
Our library prides itself on being a direct reflection of the school
community. This includes having resources for those listed below
learning styles
reading ability level
language
cultural background
disabilities
student interest
Surveys are often sent out to students and teachers In order to
provide quality books and technological resources for everyone
who visits the media center
The auditing process that our media center does makes sure to
emphasize taking away books that are damaged or outdated and
replacing them with books that Include all types of representation
for the students.
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INFORMATION
Rules for Students
no running In the media center
be gentle with the books
always ask permission before accessing technology
Use inside voices while In the media center
Rules for Teachers
Use Google Docs to check out technology
always request time with media specialist If In need
of collaboration
Rules for Volunteers
Always check SignUp Genius and newsletters for
new opportunities
Please stay within your assigned area
Email with all questions relating to the book fairs
Be as punctual as possible
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INFORMATION
Where to schedule
Google Docs and Google Sheets used by teachers to
schedule check-out of technology devices
Who comes Into the media center and when
Monday: K-1st Grade Classes visit the Media Center
Tuesday: 2nd Grade Classes
Wednesday: 3rd Glade Classes
Thursday: 4th Grade Classes
Friday: 5th grade Classes
Book Fair Dates
September 12-17th
April 22nd- 26th
Typical hours
8:30AM-3:00PM-Regual Media Center Hours
3:30PM- 4:30PM: News Media Filming
11:30AM-12:00PM-Reading Bowl Practice (some weekend
practices as well)
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INFORMATION
The library media committee consists of teachers,
parents, administrators, and students. The committee
will meet once each semester after every book fair. The
committee will discuss what to do with the money raised
from the book fair and where it will best be spent. The
committee will also discuss how to go about Issues such
as book banning or parental concerns when It relates to
the media center.
Applications will be sent out at the beginning of July
each Summer. Everyone will serve two years on the
Committee
Library/Media Center/Technology Committee Selectors
Media Specialist
Principal
Media Paraprofessional
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BUDGET
It is recommended that the media specialist
and principal work together to plan and
Implement a budget for the media center.
The media specialist Is responsible for
keeping up with the budget after It has
been determined with the help of the
principal.
A wish list is always available If students,
parents, or teachers would like to donate to
the library
Library Budget Request example on next
page
Example Budget Request
What was bought Reason why Price

Supplies and Materials Running low on bookmarks $75

Software Current software Is outdated $500

Chromebooks Increase of students In building $3000

iPads Increase of students In building $3000

Need more comfortable places for

Furniture and equipment $1200
students to read, Reading rug outdated

Grand Total: $7,775

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PERSONNEL
Media Specialist
takes care of the books, resources, and anything relating to
the media center
Media Paraprofessional
helps the media specialist with day-to-day tasks
Principal
helps approve budget for media center, helps run
operations, gives suggestions on how to better library
Student Helpers
`help out media specialist on certain days, help classmates
find books and check out books
Volunteers
Needed upon request
Typically work book fairs, Reading Bowl, and PTA meetings
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SERVICES
Technology such as iPads and Chromebooks
to be used in classrooms and at home
Research Resouces Avaliable
Tutorials on how to research topics on Galileo and Google Scholar
can be given upon request or seen on YouTube Channel
Reading Bowl SignUps
Helen Ruff Reading Bowl Is a time when students read different
books over a period of time and answer questions about the
content
News Media SignUps
Students participate In the news media show shown every morning
Book Making Contests
create a short book while decorating the cover Itself
Bookmark Making Contests
create a bookmark that shows school pride and can be used In the
media center
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PROCEDURES EXAMPLES
Policy #1:
Each year a wedding process will be conducted. The decision to take away
resources from the library is made by the library media specialist.
Procedure:
All weeded materials should be marked as such in a Google Sheet and given
to the media specialist
Books should be removed when:
The content is outdated or irrelevant in today’s society.
They are broken or ripped and cannot be fixed
The needs of the school have changed, and the materials are not
needed anymore.
Policy #2:
Books must not be damaged both inside and outside of the media center.
Procedures:
Use bookmarks to prevent the folding of corners in books,
Do not rip or tear any pages
If needed report any wear and tear to the media specialist so it may be
repaired correctly.
When at home make sure to be gentle with the books
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MISSION
The mission of the Library Media Center is
to assist in providing resources (this
includes but is not limited to books and
technology) for our school community
that are engaging, challenging, and
diverse to help aid In establishing
excellent learners and critical thinkers.