You are assuming that it is our choice to keep the library open or close it.
Librarians are not necessarily the ones that make those decisions.
Mary Hendon
Librarian
Bunker Middle School
2312 Denmark
Muskegon, MI 49441
mhendon@mpsk12.net
231-720-2312
Quoting "Stacy L.A. Bugden" <libces@STAFF.EDNET.NS.CA>:
> I've been following this thread and am quite surprised at the number of
> people who actually shut down the library when they're out. Neither of the
> two people who sub for me this year are library trained (I should note that
> in our board we have LTs in all schools; my subs are parents who have subbed
> as Educational Assistants and for the secretary at our school). However, I
> have brought both of them in and shown them how to use the computer and the
> circ system.
>
> With my library program, Alexandria, I can set up a log in for my subs that
> limits their ability to access things in Alex. My sub log in only allows
> them to access circ, the opac, and check the student's record to see what
> they have signed out (and this is only because being an elementary school
> the children often forget what title they have signed out.) I certainly
> don't allow my subs to catalogue or to have access to the cataloguing aspect
> of Alexandria.They can shelve or shelf read if they have time between
> classes.
>
> In our board, teachers are expected to have sub plans and even though I'm
> not a teacher, I DO have a subplan. It gives very detailed, day-to-day
> instructions on what I do and when. I've included what expectations the subs
> should have for student behaviour and what to do if they have problems with
> a child during library time. I've included instructions on how to log onto
> the network and onto Alexandria. (I had our comp tech create a specific
> network login for library subs). I made instructions, with screen shots, of
> how to use circ. At the back of the binder, I include paper copies of class
> lists, in case, for some reason, the computer/network is down. I've also
> included general school info--ie what to do during a fire drill, etc. Yes, I
> have to update some of this binder every year but being a former substitute
> myself, I figure it's best to leave detailed information. I know I always
> appreciated it. There was nothing worse than coming in and finding a sheet
> that said: "Here are today's classes. Good Luck."
>
> To me, it's important to keep the library open, even when I'm not here. I'm
> willing to deal with what few problems might arise while a substitute is in
> for me and with the limitations I set for their use of circ, I've never had
> my circulation "messed up". Of course, I do have an admin who, on the last
> day I was out (at an inservice) pulled the sub out of the library to have
> her sub as an Educ. Assistant. Ask me if I was angry when I came in the next
> day and found out. I ended up having to do double classes the next day
> because the teachers who missed library the day I was out wanted their
> library classes. Had I known she'd do that to me, I wouldn't have bothered
> with the inservice.
>
> I view the library as being a very important part of the school however, I
> don't view myself as being irreplaceable.
>
> Later
>
> Stacy
>
>
> "I'm about to use my most important investigative tool: my library
> card"--Detective Robert Goren, Law & Order: Criminal Intent
> **************************************************
> Stacy L.A. Bugden
> Library Technician
> Champlain Elementary School,
> Granville Ferry, NS
> libces@staff.ednet.ns.ca
> **************************************************
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