Library+Orientation

Library Orientation for Teachers

Pre-Assessment: I performed a general needs assessment for the library. I surveyed the teachers here at EHHS questions ranged from the general feeling about the overall collection and how well the library was meeting the teacher’s needs. Overall the response was positive, but the poll also showed that many of the teachers were unfamiliar with the resources that the library offers them. This really isn’t surprising considering how new EHHS is. In response to this need my Information Literacy Lesson Plan is concentrated on familiarizing teachers with the resources found in the library.

Standards/Goals: To familiarize teachers with the resources the library has to offer them.

Instructional Objectives (ABCD format): A- Audience: Teachers at EHHS. Become familiar with library resources. B- Behavior: Be able to use the library as a resource for their classes. C- Conditions: When they can easily locate materials for their classes. D- Degree: I expect them to fully master this concept. Whether they implement this concept is completely up to them. An A is when they think of the library as one of their first options instead of one of the last options. I expect 3 out of 5; 60% to use the libraries resources to some degree.

Materials, Media, and other Resources: Librarian: The Library and all the wonderful resources in it, the "Need to Know Information" handout Teachers: nothing

Set Induction: My goal is to help you become familiar with all the resources that the library has to offer. I hope by exploring these resources we can find a way that the library can help support your curriculum. We’re going to try to keep this brief, but informative. Please remember that if you have any questions, suggestions, comments or anything I can help with at all, don’t hesitate to ask or call me.

Instructional Sequence: I will take the teachers on a tour of the library, this way they will see what resources are available and where they can be found. 1. Tour of Library a. Magazine Room -Since we are a new school there aren't many back issues available for checkout. Until we build up the magazine collection teachers and students will need to use TEL to get magazine articles b. Reference Section -The reference section is very comprehensive covering a great many subjects. c. Fiction Section -The fiction collection is a good base collection that I plan on building on in the future. d. AV Room -We have a great selection of DVD's and VHS tapes available on many interesting subjects. This is a great resource that sometimes gets overlooked. e. Non-Fiction Section -The non-fiction is a great collection covering many important subjects. f. Computer Labs -2 out of 3 of the labs are availabe for use and the 3rd will be up and running very soon g. Computers in main part of the Library -There are 24 computers in the main library available for student use before and after school. In between those times these computers can be scheduled for classes to use.

Transition: have them sit down at computers. Pass out handout with all Need to Know Information on it. 2. Go over Need to Know Information 3. Need to Know Information a. Teacher checkout -Teachers can check out books and AV for an indefinite period of time -Please do not abuse this and hog the resources. I don't want to hunt you down, but I will. b. Student checkout -Students can check out books for 2 weeks -It is a $.10 fine for every day that the book is late, this doesn't include weekends or days that we are not in school c. Printing -It is free for teachers to print -Students pay $.10 per page that is printed d. Reserving books/ Reserve cart -Teachers can reserve books for their students, these books will be put on the reserve cart and held, not indefinitely, but long enough for the project to be finished e. Newspapers -The library is in charge of ordering and distributing The Tennessean. It is $.13 per copy for teachers. If you would like to be on the list please speak to me afterwards f. Scheduling -Scheduling for library time and computer lab time is handled by me. All you need to do is talk to me to set up a time or call me on the phone and set up a time. This is available on a first come, first serve basis. g. Book Donations -Yes! The library does accept donations. Please tell your friends.

Transition: have them log onto computers 4. Computer Activities a. Tennessee Electronic Library -Walk through logging on and review the different databases available for use. b. Card Catalog -Show them how the card catalog works and look up books that support their classes

Closure: 1. Any questions? 2. Browsing time 3. Don’t have what you need? No problem the librarian takes suggestions for new materials. 4. Checkout

Adaptation and Extensions: For the busy teacher on the go: When our server is ready and I can build the library’s website, the card catalog will be available online. Also for any teacher who missed the fabulous tour there will be a virtual tour offered. On a side note with a few adjustments this lesson plan could easily be adapted for students.

Assessment: I will know if my objectives have been met if more teachers become reliant on the library for resources. I understand there will always be teachers who believe that the library has nothing to offer them but, I want to reach and help as many teachers in my school as possible.

Reflection: I have not had the opportunity to use this lesson, but I am going to approach our administration and ask if it could be added into New Teacher Orientation at the beginning of every year.