Milby High School Library Project LIBS Library Tours January 4, 2010
Milby High School Library Rowena Verdin Librarian Mr. Barajas Principal
August 2009
Repainting due to Ike damage
Beginning of the year Promotions Create bookmarks – include AASL Best websites, HISD Online Resources etc. Create cards with candy – include library blog site, wiki site and twitter account information Library display window Decorations – seasonal and year-long Library signs Highlight Manga Collection
Organization Create signs for each section of the library
Web 2.0 Library Wiki site Library Ning Library Blog
Library Delicious account Twitter account milbybuffs_lib
Beginning of the year Orientation Schedule all 9 th grade classes (English teachers) Invite other teachers/classes for orientation – especially science and ESL classes Create a quiz (for teachers to take a grade) Topics: how to use the catalog, different areas of the library, how to log in to their accounts, how to access the databases
Library operations/maintenance Utilize student workers; train them to check in/out materials, re-shelve, receiving magazines Assign shelves to be maintained Check out computers Create binders for library workers/volunteers, materials check out/in, etc. Schedule classes
Organization Sign in sheets for teachers and students
Organization Create tents and tickets for computer check out
Activities Sponsor clubs Manga Club – meets every other week NTB Club – meets during Advocacy Fundraising activities – book fairs, Secret Santa Roses sale, copying/printing fees etc. RIF Other activities held in the library: Student Expo, PTO meetings, College Speakers, etc.
Name That Book Students create Ning and wiki accounts Interact on Ning and wiki site
Manga Club
Extra Hours Library open for check outs before and after school (check their , print assignment, Manga Club, etc.) Library open during lunch (Manga kids, Yu-gi-oh fans)
Afterschool
Lunch Kids
Fundraising Book fair Get students to help Partner with Title 1 coordinator/PTO meeting Invite English classes to book fair preview Flyers and posters around the school
PTO meetings after school
Book Fair
Other activities Message Center Post library hours, activities and events (past and future) Millionaire Club Partner with school administrators, teachers Reading is Fundamental Schedule English classes Teachers who are absent ***
Message Center
Thank you!!!