1. Milby High School Library Project LIBS Library Tours January 4, 2010

2. Milby High School Library Rowena Verdin Librarian Mr. Barajas Principal

3. August 2009

4. Repainting due to Ike damage

5. 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

6. Organization Create signs for each section of the library

9. Web 2.0 Library Wiki site www.milbyhigh.wikispaces.com www.milbyhigh.wikispaces.com Library Ning www.buffaloesread.ning.com www.buffaloesread.ning.com Library Blog http://milbyhighlibrary.edublogs.org http://milbyhighlibrary.edublogs.org

10. Library Delicious account www.delicious.com/milbyhigh www.delicious.com/milbyhigh Twitter account milbybuffs_lib

11. 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

12. 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

13. Organization Sign in sheets for teachers and students

14. Organization Create tents and tickets for computer check out

15. 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.

16. Name That Book Students create Ning and wiki accounts Interact on Ning and wiki site

17. Manga Club

19. Extra Hours Library open for check outs before and after school (check their email, print assignment, Manga Club, etc.) Library open during lunch (Manga kids, Yu-gi-oh fans)

20. Afterschool

21. Lunch Kids

22. 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

23. PTO meetings after school

24. Book Fair

25. 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 ***

26. Message Center

27. Thank you!!!