The document provides information about changes to the school library for the upcoming year. It notes that the library will be part of the specials rotation, with classes visiting every 6 days. It provides information on library checkout policies and times when the library is open or closed. It encourages teachers and the librarian to collaborate by sharing student and lesson plans. It also introduces the school's online library guide and past usage statistics.

1. Welcome to a
ROCKIN’
Year in the
Library!

2. Library Changes!
1. Library begins the 1st week of school, and is a part of the
Special’s rotation.
2. Your class will have library every 6 days. I have a calendar if
you want to get your days.
3. The Library will be open in the mornings from 7:25-7:50 am
except for on Monday’s (due to PLC).
4. My conference and lunch is from 10:35-12:00 pm.
Please try NOT to send kids to the library during this time as
I may not be available to help them.

3. Library Checkout Info
PreK, Kinder, & 1st Grade = 1 book per week
2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade = 2 books per week
Research Books:
• If students need additional books for research projects, they can get
1-2 additional books as needed.
Overdue Books:
• Students will not be able to check out a new library book if they
currently have an overdue book. They can select a paperback book.
Remind them to keep their books in their backpack, desk, or locker.

4. Library Reminders
If you need something from the library and I’m not there
or I’m working with a class…
1. Write your name on a post-it note…
• Put the post-it note on the stack of materials and I will check them
out to you and put them in your box ASAP.
2. If you need them IMMEDIATELY…
• Leave a post-it note with your name and the ENTIRE barcode found
on the back of the book (including dashes, periods, or letters found
at the end)
Ex) Smith 3BAGD000018083U Ex) Smith 3BAGD000000152-

5. Library Collaboration
Please share important information…
1. About your students…
• Please let me know about any special systems or behavior plans you
have so that I can help support your students and their success.
2. About your plans…
• Please share any 9-week plans or roadmaps that your team
completes so that I can correlate my lessons with your skills as
much as possible and update the LibGuide.
• You are always welcome to stay in the library for part of all of
your conference period.

6. What is the LIbGuide?
• The LibGuide is a
“one-stop-shopping”
for students,
teachers, and
parents.
• It is the main website
that I use to share
cool links, videos, and
lessons.
• It is divided by grade
level tabs, as well as
other valuable
information.

7. LIbGuide Data
Look at how we
continue to GROW!
2010-­‐2011
2011-­‐2012
2012-­‐2013
2013-­‐2014
Totals Page
Views for
the Year
12,272
visits
34,657
visits
45,207
visits
46,314
visits

8. 1. Crea-vity
and
Innova-on:
Students
use
crea7ve
thinking,
construct
knowledge,
and
develop
innova7ve
products
and
processes
using
technology
2. Communica-on
and
Collabora-on:
Students
use
digital
media
and
environments
to
communicate
and
work
collabora7vely,
including
at
a
distance,
to
support
individual
learning
and
contribute
to
the
learning
of
others.
3. Research
and
Informa-on:
Students
apply
digital
tools
to
gather,
evaluate,
and
use
informa7on.
4. Cri-cal
Thinking,
Problem
Solving,
and
Decision
Making:
Students
use
cri7cal
thinking
skills
to
plan
and
conduct
research,
manage
projects,
solve
problems,
and
make
informed
decisions
using
appropriate
digital
tools
and
resources.
5. Digital
Ci-zenship:
Students
understand
human,
cultural,
and
societal
issues
related
to
technology
and
prac7ce
legal
and
ethical
behavior.
6.
Technology
Opera-ons
and
Concepts:
Students
demonstrate
a
sound
understanding
of
technology
concepts,
systems,
and
opera7ons.
Technology Standards
Students should be working on projects that show …

9. BYOT & Digital Safety
Remember: Adam and I are here to help!
1. Digital Citizenship & Acceptable Use Guideline Videos
• Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety will be discussed with 3rd-5th grade on
their first library visit. Kinder – 2nd grade will do this discussion on their
second library visit.
• Teachers may need to sign off that this information has been completed with
ALL students (more info to come on this soon).
2. There is a new security blocking software…
• Netflix, Pandora, and other movie/music streaming sites ARE BLOCKED to
manage our issues with slow connectivity.
• If you come across an educational website that is blocked, you can follow
directions to report that website to be “white-listed”.

10. Copyright
There are four legal criteria that establish whether using
a resource falls under “Fair Use”:
1. Purpose & character of the use
2. Nature of the copyrighted work
3. Amount & portion of the work used
4. Effect of use on potential market for work
->Please help model good print and digital integrity by showing students
how to cite their sources whether they are using
a photo, song, video, or information.

11. Things to Remember...
Viewing a video MUST fall under the four Fair Use Guidelines
by law and per School Board Policy:
1. Must be shown in an Educational Setting
2. Must be a Legally Obtained Copy (not taped from TV)
3. Video must Correlate to Curriculum
4. There must be Face to Face Instruction (must stop and teach from video)
Remember, I am NOT the copyright police. When you sign the
Employee Handbook, you are agreeing to follow this policy, just like me.

12. Together,
we can make this a
ROCKIN’
Year in the Library!

13. Credits
Graphics, Backgrounds, & Frames:
• Scrappin’ Doodles: http://www.scrappindoodles.com/
• Glitter Meets Glue Designs:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Glitter-Meets-Glue-Designs
Fonts:
• Font Space: http://www.fontspace.com