STANDARD 3: ENVIRONMENT: Space, resources and routines
3
The following best describes what is observed:
1. LIS ensures that the library media center is inviting and welcoming.
-Observer Evaluation
2. LIS ensures the library media center is well organized, resources are easy to locate and are appropriately cataloged.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Floor Plan
-At the beginning of the school year, the LIS, along with volunteers, (re)shelved the entire Easy Fiction section due to book misplacement when book islands were removed from (and then returned to) the library because of carpet removal.
3. LIS ensures that the library media center is well maintained, resources are up-to-date, and in good repair as budget allows.
-Holdings Summary Report (report dated March 27, 2017)
-2016-2017 ABHES Library Book Order (order submitted March 27, 2017; view confirmation-of-order email from Permabound dated 3/30/2017 HERE)
-Current Item Deletion Report (weeding has begun; the report shows that 158 items have currently been deleted from inventory as of March 28, 2017)
4. Use of space and materials promotes learning; displays of student work are frequently changed.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Floor Plan
-Table Caddies (pictured HERE) are used to hold materials students will need for learning (i.e. pencils, highlighters, crayons, glue, erasers, rulers, and whiteboard response boards with dry erase markers).
-Five-Finger Rule: Students learn how to apply the Five-Finger Rule method to choosing a Just-Right Book. See students in action HERE.
5. Most materials, resources and equipment are easily accessible to users.
-Books and computers are available for faculty/student-use (Circulation Report by Patron Class dated March 27, 2017 can be viewed HERE; pictures of students using the computers can be viewed HERE).
Table Caddies are used to hold materials for student-use; types of materials are listed above.
-Teachers often come to the library to use a computer and print. During the 12/2/2016 observation, Ms. Rushing (without question) used the computer at the circulation desk for her printing needs.
6. The LIS has established circulation procedures and communicated these procedures to all patrons.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Handbook
-Sample student notes on Book Care Rules HERE
-Sample student notes on Checkout Procedures HERE
-See students practicing using a shelf marker for book checkout HERE
-See sample Library Folder label HERE. Label includes: student name, teacher, grade section, table number, group number, computer number, and student barcode. This management tool allows for library/student organization and ease of checking out books to students at the closing of library support.
7. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent.
-Seating Charts: Seating charts are included in the LIS' emergency sub plans and are available upon request.
-See sample Library Folder label HERE. Label includes: student name, teacher, grade section, table number, group number, computer number, and student barcode. This management tool allows for library/student organization and ease of checking out books to students at the closing of library support.
-Conduct Sheet: Students in 2nd through 5th grade have an Assignment and Weekly Conduct Sheet on which they (a) write down their library assignments for the quarter and (b) receive a conduct grade for the week. (sample Assignment and Weekly Conduct Sheet pictured HERE)
-Hi-Five Stickers: Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade receive Hi-Five stickers for good behavior. Stickers are placed on the students or on their Hi-Five for Good Behavior chart. (sample chart pictured HERE)
-Observer Evaluation
1. LIS ensures that the library media center is inviting and welcoming.
-Observer Evaluation
2. LIS ensures the library media center is well organized, resources are easy to locate and are appropriately cataloged.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Floor Plan
-At the beginning of the school year, the LIS, along with volunteers, (re)shelved the entire Easy Fiction section due to book misplacement when book islands were removed from (and then returned to) the library because of carpet removal.
3. LIS ensures that the library media center is well maintained, resources are up-to-date, and in good repair as budget allows.
-Holdings Summary Report (report dated March 27, 2017)
-2016-2017 ABHES Library Book Order (order submitted March 27, 2017; view confirmation-of-order email from Permabound dated 3/30/2017 HERE)
-Current Item Deletion Report (weeding has begun; the report shows that 158 items have currently been deleted from inventory as of March 28, 2017)
4. Use of space and materials promotes learning; displays of student work are frequently changed.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Floor Plan
-Table Caddies (pictured HERE) are used to hold materials students will need for learning (i.e. pencils, highlighters, crayons, glue, erasers, rulers, and whiteboard response boards with dry erase markers).
-Five-Finger Rule: Students learn how to apply the Five-Finger Rule method to choosing a Just-Right Book. See students in action HERE.
5. Most materials, resources and equipment are easily accessible to users.
-Books and computers are available for faculty/student-use (Circulation Report by Patron Class dated March 27, 2017 can be viewed HERE; pictures of students using the computers can be viewed HERE).
Table Caddies are used to hold materials for student-use; types of materials are listed above.
-Teachers often come to the library to use a computer and print. During the 12/2/2016 observation, Ms. Rushing (without question) used the computer at the circulation desk for her printing needs.
6. The LIS has established circulation procedures and communicated these procedures to all patrons.
-A. B. Hill Elementary School Library Handbook
-Sample student notes on Book Care Rules HERE
-Sample student notes on Checkout Procedures HERE
-See students practicing using a shelf marker for book checkout HERE
-See sample Library Folder label HERE. Label includes: student name, teacher, grade section, table number, group number, computer number, and student barcode. This management tool allows for library/student organization and ease of checking out books to students at the closing of library support.
7. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent.
- Written rules and procedures have been established and are communicated to students, staff and parents.
- LIS regularly promotes and reinforces positive behavior.
- Disruptive behavior is de-escalated with little interruption to instructional time.
-Seating Charts: Seating charts are included in the LIS' emergency sub plans and are available upon request.
-See sample Library Folder label HERE. Label includes: student name, teacher, grade section, table number, group number, computer number, and student barcode. This management tool allows for library/student organization and ease of checking out books to students at the closing of library support.
-Conduct Sheet: Students in 2nd through 5th grade have an Assignment and Weekly Conduct Sheet on which they (a) write down their library assignments for the quarter and (b) receive a conduct grade for the week. (sample Assignment and Weekly Conduct Sheet pictured HERE)
-Hi-Five Stickers: Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade receive Hi-Five stickers for good behavior. Stickers are placed on the students or on their Hi-Five for Good Behavior chart. (sample chart pictured HERE)
-Observer Evaluation
4/5
For Level 4, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as one or more of the following:
For Level 5, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as all of the following:
1. LIS consistently enhances the library media center environment by collaborating with administrators, teachers and others to seek additional resources that support improving literacy.
2. The LIS consistently ensures that library media center resources are available for all, with flexibility and creativity within or beyond the school day.
3. Circulation procedures have been established and have been implemented to maximize the use of library resources and have been communicated to all patrons.
4. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent and create a culture of accountability and responsibility for all patrons. see Level 3 Descriptor 7
For Level 5, all evidence at Level 3 is present, as well as all of the following:
1. LIS consistently enhances the library media center environment by collaborating with administrators, teachers and others to seek additional resources that support improving literacy.
2. The LIS consistently ensures that library media center resources are available for all, with flexibility and creativity within or beyond the school day.
3. Circulation procedures have been established and have been implemented to maximize the use of library resources and have been communicated to all patrons.
4. Routines, procedures and behavioral expectations are evident and consistent and create a culture of accountability and responsibility for all patrons. see Level 3 Descriptor 7
- Written procedures have been established to prioritize needs of the school.
- Flow of the library rarely impeded by inappropriate or off- task student behavior.