March 31, 2015

This is my second day in Eva's library. I begain checking books in and out as well as shelving them. 1st grade classes came in today and Mrs. Dubberly taught them how to locate their books. She also read each class the book "Mortimer Be Quiet" by Robert Munsch.  Kindergarten came in and she read them " Katy No Pocket". and the 4th grade took turns reading "Rolling Harvey Down the Stairs". It was a very busy but fun day!

March 30, 2015

I am excited to be at Eva School today. This is Spring break for my school so I am getting elementary hours in Eva's library this week. Mrs. Dubberly is a very sweet lady and she actually has a library aide that comes two days a week, Mrs. Morgan. The first 5 minutes of the day she has an advisory group of about 8 students that she discusses upcoming events with to keep them on track. 2nd period she is in charge of the yearbook staff so the students go in the back and work on yearbook with her instruction. Eva is a k-8 school. Her collection is quiet interesting. She has a Junior Fiction section she has created for a transition to fiction. Junior fiction books are around 100 pages, large print, and have pictures. These are for grades 3rd & 4th. A promotion she has right now are rewards for AR points. Winners of k-6 get a luau at a park nearby with snacks and games. 7th and 8th graders have an Alabama Auburn competition.

March 9, 2015

I spent the entire day in the library today. I was extremely excited. Previously I was only in there for 3 hours at a time and I was excited to see what a full day looks like. Mrs. Harbison spent  a lot of time with me today. We were able to discuss her collection development policy as well as the process she goes through if a book is challenged. She has a plan in place but has never had a book challenged. We also discussed the  advisory committee.

February 24, 2015

We are still discussing the weeding of books. I asked if she still planned on keeping a set of encyclopedias since students can find that information and more up-to-date information in the internet. She said she had already weeded some sets out the past few years but she has kept one set of research purposes in English classes.

February 17, 2015

Mrs. Harbison was able to explain to me her weeding process and how often she weeds books. She said she usually weeds books at the end of each school year. She uses circulation records to assist her with this as well as the conditions certain books are in.

February 10, 2015

I spent 3 hours in the library today and was able to ask Mrs. Harbison more about reports that could be printed regarding books that are checked out.  We were aslo able to discuss the confidentiality of circulation records.

February 3, 2015

Mrs. Harbison was very busy today. The 3 hours I was in the library I sat behind the circulation desk helping where I could. I was able to suggests books for students to check out and I loved it!