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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Bringing Classes into the Public Library A Handbook for Librarians McFarland & Company, 2007 Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-2806-9 Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8285-6 Martha Seif Simpson martha@stratfordlibrary.org Lucretia I. Duwel lucretia@stratfordlibrary.org Stratford Library Association www.stratfordlibrary.org
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Mandated by the Board of Education Line item in the school budget Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Involves a lot of work to organize Causes disruption of routines Requires cooperation among staff, schools & busses Cost involved
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Make a commitment to organize and implement Convince other staff members, administrations, town officials of the BENEFITS of this program Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Benefits for Students: Get library cards Learn about services Find materials and programs of interest Vital in areas without school libraries Homework help = better grades Life-long learning Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Benefits for Educators: Learn about services and materials Demonstration of databases and other media Communication Collaboration Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Benefits for the Library: Improved collection development Collaboration Better service and patron satisfaction Increased stats Good publicity Support for library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Benefits for the Community: A wise financial investment Residents of all backgrounds can use the library Thriving libraries increase town’s desirability Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library The primary contact’s duties: Schedule class visit dates Get names of teachers and class size Coordinate busses Be your liaison Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Start planning! Which grade or grades to target What you will cover Library cards Book selection Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Scheduling (Part 1): Which day(s) How many classes per day/at a time What time of day How long does each visit last Compromise!
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Scheduling (Part 2): Staff needed Areas involved Who does what Disruption of schedules Logistics Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Scheduling (Part 3): Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library The pre-visit teacher packet Letter to teacher Library card applications Parent letters Packets to principal and media specialist Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library The post-visit teacher packet Resource list Calendars Activity sheets Study guides Surveys Contact info Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Estimated cost Materials and postage Staff time for preparation and during visits, for all departments involved
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Challenges - What could go wrong? Library cards/applications Dealing with people Computer glitches Transportation Building issues Solutions: Back-up plans Be flexible & creative!
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Appendix Items: Sample Schedules Letters and Forms Activity Sheets Teaching Tips Web sites Class Visit and Assignment Planning Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Give it a try! Best value for your money Long-lasting rewards for your library, schools, and community Worth the effort
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Kindergarten Registration at Stratford Library One central location Info packets Free book Library cards Prize drawing Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014
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Organizing a Series of Annual Class Visits to the Public Library Connecting with Schools from K-12th NELA Annual Conference, October 21, 2014 Bringing Classes into the Public Library A Handbook for Librarians McFarland & Company, 2007 Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-2806-9 Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8285-6 Martha Seif Simpson martha@stratfordlibrary.org Lucretia I. Duwel lucretia@stratfordlibrary.org Stratford Library Association www.stratfordlibrary.org
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