Acing the Test of a Librarian: Making More Out of Less Rebecca Marcum Parker, BSE MA Librarian: Border Star Montessori KCMSD Kris Baughman, BSE MA Librarian: Eastwood Hills and Southwood Elementaries Raytown C-2

Organization: Floor Plans and Furniture Arrangements

Start with story area/ carpet and circulation desk 4 zones: computers, tables, story area/ carpet, and shelving Bookcases: shorter is best, but… Blind spots More visible areas: small group area Center stage: instructional

Clear Expectations/ Matrix and procedures:  Student library contract  Teacher orientation  Matrix  Class visit procedure  Class check out procedures  Individual visit and check out procedure  Using computers

Creating a successful environment  Consistency!  Ask student to identify problem (with help, if necessary)  Ask student to identify outcome  Follow through with consequences  Model, model, model!

Acing the Test of a Librarian: Making More Out of Less Kris Baughman Rebecca Marcum Parker