Nuts

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Nuts Bolts

• For New Elementary
• Teacher-Librarians

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Where to begin?Which way to go?

• Some key areas to consider
• Set-up Procedures
• Facilities
• Aligning with Your School Plan
• Creating the Buzz
• Professional Development

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The Game of Setting Up
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Facilities

• Some key points to be aware of
• Accessibility
• Sightlines
• Defined areas
• Hazards

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Accessibility Equitable access for all
Facilities

• Consider the height of shelving. Most are
  adjustable.You can use the upper most shelves for
  display purposes and contain your collection to
  the lower shelves.
• General rule of thumb the younger the students
  the lower the shelves
• When placing bookcases or other furniture leave
  3-4 ft for aisles. This will aid in traffic flow
  and give students/staff in wheelchairs or walkers
  clear access.

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Sightlines
Facilities

• For safety and accountability you must be able to
  see all parts of your library at all times.
• Consider convex mirrors, lower bookcases,
  reconfiguring your furniture, spinners with
  Plexiglas sides, removing clutter, location of
  circ desk and reading chair

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Defined Areas
Facilities

• Create distinct areas with specific uses
• in mind
• Reading for pleasure
• Large space for whole class groupings
• Tables
• Computers

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Hazards
Facilities

• Be aware of Health and Safety requirements
• Fire hazards
• Computer cords
• Plants
• Inappropriate furniture

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Aligning with Your School Plan

• Know your
• School Improvement Plan
• Literacy Needs
• Equity Initiatives
• ESL Needs
• Social Initiatives
• Curricular Foci

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Creating the BuzzMake your Library a Happening
Place!

• Drama
• Contests
• Breakfast/ Teas
• Family Nights
• Extended Hours
• Trivia
• School-wide Reading

• Book Fairs
• Book Clubs
• Announcements
• Author Visits
• Highlights for staff meetings
• Newsletter

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Professional Development

• Prepare
• Annual Report
• Long Range Plans
• Budget
• Gap Analysis/Collection Development