Ogle Library Media Center Orientation
*Special credit for this page goes to Laura Bates, Julie Foughty and Kass
Bates, Library Media Specialists
Welcome!
Welcome to the Ogle Elementary Library Media Center, designed to serve all
members of the Ogle community. Today's L.M.C. is very different than the
library you or I may have experienced in our schooldays. Students still
visit the library to gather reading and research materials, however, the
environment and way our students use the library has changed in many ways.
This orientation will introduce you to the philosophy behind these changes
and also show how your daily instruction can be supported by the L.M.C.
The Vision
"Twice in this century, school libraries have undergone a major redesign.
The first was in the 1960s when book libraries had to be rethought to
include a new wave of audiovisual devices and software. The second began in
the 1980's with the proliferation of the microcomputer, computer networks
and finally the Internet. The first redesign required only a shift in
contents. The second requires an entire rethinking." -- Reinvent Your
School's Library in the Age of Technology
This statement describes the changes that have occurred in school libraries
well. When school libraries were first established they were a storehouse
for circulating books and reading material to students and staff. At this
time, students and staff went to the library to gather materials.
Then, after inventions such as the overhead and tape recorder, the Library
became a central location to checkout and find support for "technology" or
AV equipment. Again, students and staff went to the library to gather
materials.
Then suddenly (and very recently)..........the Internet and computers became
a common daily tool for instruction in the library AND in the classroom.
The library is still a standard "hub" where staff and students visit to use
a wide variety of materials. BUT....now the librarian is one who welcomes
visitors to the L.M.C. and also makes trips to classrooms where
collaboration, teaming, and instruction can take place.
Scheduling
One major difference when comparing school libraries of the past with
today's library media center is the way time in this area is scheduled.
Classes no longer have a "weekly library time" or use the library as a
specials rotation. These methods only tie the Library Media Specialist down
for short term isolated instructional sessions, do not encourage L.M.S. and
teacher collaboration, and do not allow a campus to utilize the L.M.S. to
their full potential.
The new standard for scheduling time in the school library media center is
called "Flexible Scheduling". This type of time allotment allows:
1. Students to visit the Library Media Center upon the point of need instead
of only during scheduled visits.
2. Classes to use the library for research and production in larger time
frames instead of one 30-45 minute session each week. Example, the fifth
grade language arts classes spend each morning in the library for two weeks
working on the research process for their presentation on World War II. The
classroom teacher and the L.M.S. will be present to work collaboratively on
this project.
3. The L.M.S. to collaborate and plan with teachers during team planning
sessions.
4. The L.M.S. to have time for ordering materials based upon staff and
campus needs.
5. The L.M.S. to visit classrooms and give mini-lessons on information
literacy skills as they integrate and relate to current instruction in the
classroom. Example, when third grade is discussing communities the L.M.S.
visits the classroom to give a mini-lesson on creating a map of their own
community. The lesson involves using a map key, symbols, and grid lines.
6. The L.M.S. to collaboratively, plan, teach, and evaluate units of study
with classroom teachers.
So how do you schedule time to use library resources? Well...that's the
beauty of flexible scheduling! You have access to resources whenever you
need them.
Checkout Limits
Student Loan Period - 2 weeks Teacher Loan Period - 1 month
Student Checkout Limits - Teacher Checkout Limit - Unlimited
*Kindergarten - 2 items
*First Grade - 2 items Parent Loan Period- 2 weeks
*Second Grade - 3 items Parent Checkout Limit - 4 items
*Third Grade - 3 items
*Fourth Grade - 3 items
*Fifth Grade - 3 items
Library Media Center Hours
Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
**Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3:00 p.m.
Video Usage at Ogle
Videos are wonderful instructional tools and many times can serve as a very
meaningful way to present information. Please note the tips below when
considering the use of videos for instruction:
1. Instead of watching the whole video, select clips that pertain to the
content being taught.
2. Provide students with questions, on paper or the board, before the video
so they may be aware of what it is you want them to gain from the video.
3. Always have an introduction and conclusion planned for the video or clip.
4. ALL videos viewed on ANY T.V. at Ogle Elementary, before, during, or
after school, must be approved by the campus principal using the Ogle Video
Use Form. Once the principal has signed the form, please give the form and
video to the Technology Department.
5. Plan all videos at least one week in advance.
