Staffing & Schedules
With a fluid mind-set we can look beyond cuts to our library information specialists.
Can we adjust the lense, our thinking and our timetables?
Before and after school hours
Doors must remain open
* Learning specialists and classroom teachers working together
* Planning sessions for collaborative learning opportunities with technology
* Support for inquiry based learning
* Troubleshooting.
Share responsibilities and make better use of time and resources
*Do all staff members know how to use the sign out system?
* Can we open blocks and accessibility to resources when libraries are 'closed'?
Welcome volunteers- Is this an option?
* Parent helpers and students are often willing to file books and update notice boards.
* Can we work together and publish schedules?
During school hours
* Support passion projects and curriculum
* Support classrooms, students and teachers based on needs and interests
* Quick check-outs every morning for keen readers.
* Work with multi-age groups inside and outside of the traditional library space.
* Take a late afternoon lunch break and adjust prep time accordingly
* Could this be an option?
Discuss with staff:
One lunch hour per week could be used to teach a new skill, highlight new resources, or plan for future projects with teachers and staff.
After hours
* Ensure students, community, and colleagues have access to various forms of communication and information. An open door, digital communication, links to information specialists through global websites, partnerships with local librarians and volunteer organizations.
* Document learning and celebrations share out on websites, blogs and staff meetings. Advocacy is the key. There are amazing things happening around us... It's time to celebrate achievements and showcase incredible learning... Lets do this with technology and meet in non-traditional spaces!
Can we adjust the lense, our thinking and our timetables?
Before and after school hours
Doors must remain open
* Learning specialists and classroom teachers working together
* Planning sessions for collaborative learning opportunities with technology
* Support for inquiry based learning
* Troubleshooting.
Share responsibilities and make better use of time and resources
*Do all staff members know how to use the sign out system?
* Can we open blocks and accessibility to resources when libraries are 'closed'?
Welcome volunteers- Is this an option?
* Parent helpers and students are often willing to file books and update notice boards.
* Can we work together and publish schedules?
During school hours
* Support passion projects and curriculum
* Support classrooms, students and teachers based on needs and interests
* Quick check-outs every morning for keen readers.
* Work with multi-age groups inside and outside of the traditional library space.
* Take a late afternoon lunch break and adjust prep time accordingly
* Could this be an option?
Discuss with staff:
One lunch hour per week could be used to teach a new skill, highlight new resources, or plan for future projects with teachers and staff.
After hours
* Ensure students, community, and colleagues have access to various forms of communication and information. An open door, digital communication, links to information specialists through global websites, partnerships with local librarians and volunteer organizations.
* Document learning and celebrations share out on websites, blogs and staff meetings. Advocacy is the key. There are amazing things happening around us... It's time to celebrate achievements and showcase incredible learning... Lets do this with technology and meet in non-traditional spaces!