This document is an eNewsletter from the librarian Chris Gibson providing information about the MS 80x library for the fall 2010 semester. It includes updates on open access periods, class visit procedures, photocopy policies, book return procedures, the online catalog and databases. It also shares library statistics on book circulation and visitors and announces upcoming fall library programs and tech support offerings. The newsletter encourages feedback and provides contact information.

1. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
MS 80x Library
Learning Commons
eNewsletter
Fall 2010
Chris Gibson, Librarian

2. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Contents
 Open access
 Class visit procedure
 Photocopy policy
 Book return procedure
 Online catalog
 Online databases
 Library data
 Fall library programs
 Tech support
 Shout-outs
 Find Library elsewhere
 Suggestions
 Contact me
 Credits

3. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Did You Know?
 Periods of Open Access vary each day. Open
Access periods can be viewed by 8:00 each
morning at
http://sites.google.com/site/libraryroom401/calendar
and at
http://twitter.com/libraryroom401

4. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
The 4-1-1 on Library Visits
To schedule a class visit for book circulation
or for research, you can submit an online form
at
http://sites.google.com/site/libraryroom401/teache
. You can also call me at x4011, or stop by.
It’s best to plan in advance!

5. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Photocopies
 Room 401 is not equipped to make class sets
of photocopies. Teachers can make individual
copies to submit for photocopying downstairs.
Thank you for your cooperation.

6. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Need Room to Work?
 Room 401 is available for teacher planning
and collaboration anytime I am there,
especially Friday mornings before students
arrive.

7. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
FYI: Book Returns
Students don't have to wait until Open Access
to return their library material. They can come
in anytime just to drop off their books.

8. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Speaking of Books…
 Students and staff can view our collection
from any computer. Just click on CATALOG
on the library home page at
www.library80x.org

9. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Online Databases
 Our online databases are available 24/7 for
students and staff at
https://sites.google.com/site/libraryroom401/databases
 See me for the password.
 We offer Student Resource Center Jr. and
Lit Finder.

10. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Library Data
Sept 13 - Nov 12
Total Book Circulation: 784
Grade 6 Circulation: 181
Grade 7 Circulation: 235
Grade 8 Circulation: 366

11. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Library Data
Sept 13 - Nov 12
Library Patrons
(excluding whole
classes and some
teachers who do not
sign in):
Sept 13-
Nov 12
Total
visitors 965
Sept 13-
Sept 30:
250 visitors
Oct 1-
Oct 29:
475 visitors
Nov 1-
Nov 12:
240 visitors

12. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Library Data
Sept 13 - Nov 12
Number of classes
served
Sept 13-
Nov 12
Total
108 classes
Sept 13-
Sept 30
38 classes
Oct 1-
Oct 29
38 classes
Nov 1-
Nov 12
32 classes

13. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Fall Library Programs
Sept - Nov 2010
 Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 12- 20
BOGO (Buy One Get One) rewarded students
who submitted their school lunch forms.
I want to thank our Principal Mrs. Mazique-Rivera and the classroom
teachers who supported this SBF. We didn’t earn enough for a cash
profit, but we did earn $552 Scholastic Dollars to purchase valuable
books to support student literacy.
(cont.)

14. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Fall Library Programs
Sept - Nov 2010 (cont.)
 Creep Week Boys & Girls & Goblins!
Creep Week will be in Room 401 the week
of October 25th. It’s going to be a
ghoulish Fun Story telling time for all.

15. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Tech Support in the Library
Sept - Nov 2010
 DOE email How-to
 Donorschoose grant writing
 Engrade How-to
If you missed any of these offerings, make an
appointment to see me.

16. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Special Shout-Outs
 Shout-out to Ms.Turnham, who is
collaborating on the Library Wiki at
http://ms80xlibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/314
51687/Drama!
 Her students are learning valuable research
strategies which they can apply to all subjects.
 Also, Ms. Turnham is taking steps toward
becoming paperless (no small task).
(cont.)

17. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
More Shout-Outs
 Thank you Ms.Yvonne Picon. She gave me
lists of students who turned in their school
lunch forms. These students qualified for
BOGO at the Scholastic Book Fair.

18. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Class Shout-Outs
 Shout-out to class 703 for borrowing the most
books since September. Second runner-up is
class 807.

19. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Find the Library Elsewhere…
Click on the links below:
 Facebook
 Delicious
 Twitter
 PBWorks Wiki

20. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Find the Library Elsewhere…(cont.)
Click on the links below:
 Library Blog
 Diigo
 Room 401 Shelfari

21. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Suggestions? Ideas?
 I welcome your questions, ideas, and
suggestions. You can post them anytime
(even right NOW) at
http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/Room401Support

22. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Contact Information
 Email cgibson04@gmail.com
 Middle School 80x
149 East Mosholu Parkway
Bronx, New York 10467
 718.405.6300 x4011

23. Chris Gibson, Fall 2010
Thank you for your inspiration!
 Buffy Hamilton
 Gwyneth A. Jones
 Heidi Marquardt
 My Professional Learning Network on
Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/infodivabronx