Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Whittier Elementary School for the last time. Today we had three 3rd grade classes come in and two 4th grade classes. Since this was the last week in the library, all of these groups did a review activity that had them completing a scavenger hunt where they had to use various library tools including the thesaurus, dictionary, encyclopedia, and card catalog to find answers to a series of questions.
In addition to this, we had two kindergarten classes that came in and we did story time. Mrs. Skold and myself also ran a report of the missing books, since this week is the last week of summer school.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Brass Community School for the last time. Today we had four 3rd grade classes came in and all finished the fact versus opinion activity that we had started last week. First we reviewed the meaning of each word. Then we had some practice with some sentences that were either facts or opinions and students had to identify them as such. Finally, students wrote their own fact and opinion and shared them with the class.
In addition to this, we had two 1st grade classes that came in and we did story time. Mrs. Skold and myself also ran a report of the missing books, since next week is the last week of summer school.
Today I was at Brass Community School for the last time. Today we had four 3rd grade classes came in and all finished the fact versus opinion activity that we had started last week. First we reviewed the meaning of each word. Then we had some practice with some sentences that were either facts or opinions and students had to identify them as such. Finally, students wrote their own fact and opinion and shared them with the class.
In addition to this, we had two 1st grade classes that came in and we did story time. Mrs. Skold and myself also ran a report of the missing books, since next week is the last week of summer school.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Whittier Elementary School and we had two 4th grade classes, who had begun the dictionary lesson on the words persuade, inform, and entertain the previous week. Today, we reviewed the meaning of each and then discussed possible examples. Next, using newspapers and magazines, students looked for and then cut out examples to represent each and then taped them to their worksheet. Finally, we discussed these examples as students presented what they had found.
In addition to the 4th grade, we had one 3rd grade, which finished the fact versus opinion activity that we had started last week. First we reviewed the meaning of each word. Then we had some practice with some sentences that were either facts or opinions and students had to identify them as such. Finally, students wrote their own fact and opinion and shared them with the class.
We also had two kindergarten and one 1st grade come in today and all of these groups had story time and then picked out books.
Today I was at Whittier Elementary School and we had two 4th grade classes, who had begun the dictionary lesson on the words persuade, inform, and entertain the previous week. Today, we reviewed the meaning of each and then discussed possible examples. Next, using newspapers and magazines, students looked for and then cut out examples to represent each and then taped them to their worksheet. Finally, we discussed these examples as students presented what they had found.
In addition to the 4th grade, we had one 3rd grade, which finished the fact versus opinion activity that we had started last week. First we reviewed the meaning of each word. Then we had some practice with some sentences that were either facts or opinions and students had to identify them as such. Finally, students wrote their own fact and opinion and shared them with the class.
We also had two kindergarten and one 1st grade come in today and all of these groups had story time and then picked out books.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Brass Community School. Today we had three 4th grade classes come into the library and each class began the dictionary lesson that I did at Whittier last Wednesday. To review, for the first part of the lesson, we first discussed what a dictionary is and how it is used. We then practiced using the dictionary to look up a word that someone in the class suggested. Next, we had a brief discussion and speculated what the words persuade, inform, and entertain meant. Finally, students used the dictionaries to look up and write out the definitions to each word. We will conclude this lesson next Tuesday.
In addition to the 4th grade classes, we had one 2nd grade class come into the library. With the 2nd graders, we did the dictionary lesson that we did at Whittier yesterday, which again was led by Mrs. Skold. This lesson focused on examining all of the information contained in the dictionary by breaking down all that each entry would include. Finally, we also had two 1st grade classes and two kindergarten classes, both of which were read stories and then given time to check out books.
Today I was at Brass Community School. Today we had three 4th grade classes come into the library and each class began the dictionary lesson that I did at Whittier last Wednesday. To review, for the first part of the lesson, we first discussed what a dictionary is and how it is used. We then practiced using the dictionary to look up a word that someone in the class suggested. Next, we had a brief discussion and speculated what the words persuade, inform, and entertain meant. Finally, students used the dictionaries to look up and write out the definitions to each word. We will conclude this lesson next Tuesday.
In addition to the 4th grade classes, we had one 2nd grade class come into the library. With the 2nd graders, we did the dictionary lesson that we did at Whittier yesterday, which again was led by Mrs. Skold. This lesson focused on examining all of the information contained in the dictionary by breaking down all that each entry would include. Finally, we also had two 1st grade classes and two kindergarten classes, both of which were read stories and then given time to check out books.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Whittier Elementary. We had three 3rd grade classes come into the library today. Each group did the same dictionary lesson that I did last Thursday at Brass, which we will finish with them when they come into the library next week Monday. In addition, we had three 2nd grade classes come into the library. With the 2nd graders, we did a dictionary lesson, which was led by Mrs. Skold. This lesson focused on examining all of the information contained in a dictionary. What the class did was we picked a word (one class did “fight” for example) and then broke down all that each entry included including if the word was a noun, verb, etc., how to pronounce the word, examples, etc.
We also had story time with two Kindergarten and one 1st grade class. I also checked in and out library materials, along with shelving books that had been returned. Today, we also went over the process for scheduling library time and how the librarian works to collaborate with the teachers of the school.
Today I was at Whittier Elementary. We had three 3rd grade classes come into the library today. Each group did the same dictionary lesson that I did last Thursday at Brass, which we will finish with them when they come into the library next week Monday. In addition, we had three 2nd grade classes come into the library. With the 2nd graders, we did a dictionary lesson, which was led by Mrs. Skold. This lesson focused on examining all of the information contained in a dictionary. What the class did was we picked a word (one class did “fight” for example) and then broke down all that each entry included including if the word was a noun, verb, etc., how to pronounce the word, examples, etc.
We also had story time with two Kindergarten and one 1st grade class. I also checked in and out library materials, along with shelving books that had been returned. Today, we also went over the process for scheduling library time and how the librarian works to collaborate with the teachers of the school.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today I was at Brass Community School. Today we had four 3rd grade classes come in for 30 minute lessons each. For these students, I designed a dictionary lesson in which we first reviewed what a dictionary is and is used for and the practiced looking up the two words that were the focus of our lesson, fact and opinion. Once students learned how to locate a word, they were then asked to write the definition and discuss as a class how to choose the best definition for a given word. The rest of the 30 minutes was spent looking for books. In the conclusion of this lesson, which we will do next week, students will review the meaning of the words and then practice identifying facts and opinions and then writing their own fact and opinion.
In addition to these classes, we had two 1st grade classes who came in the library for story time and book checkout and also a 4th grade who came in and did the encyclopedia activity that the other 4th grade classes did on Tuesday.
Today I was at Brass Community School. Today we had four 3rd grade classes come in for 30 minute lessons each. For these students, I designed a dictionary lesson in which we first reviewed what a dictionary is and is used for and the practiced looking up the two words that were the focus of our lesson, fact and opinion. Once students learned how to locate a word, they were then asked to write the definition and discuss as a class how to choose the best definition for a given word. The rest of the 30 minutes was spent looking for books. In the conclusion of this lesson, which we will do next week, students will review the meaning of the words and then practice identifying facts and opinions and then writing their own fact and opinion.
In addition to these classes, we had two 1st grade classes who came in the library for story time and book checkout and also a 4th grade who came in and did the encyclopedia activity that the other 4th grade classes did on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today was my first day at the other elementary school where I am doing hours, Whittier Elementary School in Kenosha. Similar to yesterday at the other school, much of the time was spent orienting myself with the library and the location of various resources. My cooperating librarian, Ms. Skold, also discussed with me how circulation and the ordering/receiving of library materials works within the elementary library. One issue we discussed was the fact that at Whittier, the collection includes some titles that have multiple copies within the library and whether or not this is necessary, particularly for easy reading books.
We had two 4th grade classes come into the library and they did a lesson that I created on using dictionaries and learning the difference between the words persuade, inform, and entertain. Today, for the first part of the lesson, we first discussed what a dictionary is and how it is used. We then practiced using the dictionary to look up a word that someone in the class suggested. Next, we had a brief discussion and speculated what the words persuade, inform, and entertain meant. Finally, students used the dictionaries to look up and write out the definitions to each word. We will conclude this lesson next Wednesday. In addition, we also had two 1st grade and two kindergarten classes come in and all of these groups were read a story and then we checked out books.
Today was my first day at the other elementary school where I am doing hours, Whittier Elementary School in Kenosha. Similar to yesterday at the other school, much of the time was spent orienting myself with the library and the location of various resources. My cooperating librarian, Ms. Skold, also discussed with me how circulation and the ordering/receiving of library materials works within the elementary library. One issue we discussed was the fact that at Whittier, the collection includes some titles that have multiple copies within the library and whether or not this is necessary, particularly for easy reading books.
We had two 4th grade classes come into the library and they did a lesson that I created on using dictionaries and learning the difference between the words persuade, inform, and entertain. Today, for the first part of the lesson, we first discussed what a dictionary is and how it is used. We then practiced using the dictionary to look up a word that someone in the class suggested. Next, we had a brief discussion and speculated what the words persuade, inform, and entertain meant. Finally, students used the dictionaries to look up and write out the definitions to each word. We will conclude this lesson next Wednesday. In addition, we also had two 1st grade and two kindergarten classes come in and all of these groups were read a story and then we checked out books.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Worked in the Library Media Center for 5 hours
Today was my first day of my elementary library school experience. I was at Brass Community School in Kenosha. Today, much of the time was spent orienting myself with the library and the location of various resources. My cooperating librarian, Ms. Skold, also discussed some of the things we would be doing while I am working with her.
I read stories to the pre-kindergarten and pre-first grade students and spent time getting used to asking the younger students questions and creating discussions during the reading. I also gain experience with checking in and out library materials using the Destiny program. This was a little different from high school because for the younger students, who leave their books in the classroom, we checked the books out under the name of their teacher.
In addition to working with the younger students, I also first observed a lesson with 4th graders that my cooperating librarian, Mrs. Skold, did concerning the use of encyclopedias. The lesson itself had me first explain to students how to actually use an encyclopedia and then each student received a sheet with five questions that they needed to use encyclopedia volumes to find the answer, making it similar to a scavenger hunt. Finally, we also had a second grade group come in and we did a dictionary activity with them.
Today was my first day of my elementary library school experience. I was at Brass Community School in Kenosha. Today, much of the time was spent orienting myself with the library and the location of various resources. My cooperating librarian, Ms. Skold, also discussed some of the things we would be doing while I am working with her.
I read stories to the pre-kindergarten and pre-first grade students and spent time getting used to asking the younger students questions and creating discussions during the reading. I also gain experience with checking in and out library materials using the Destiny program. This was a little different from high school because for the younger students, who leave their books in the classroom, we checked the books out under the name of their teacher.
In addition to working with the younger students, I also first observed a lesson with 4th graders that my cooperating librarian, Mrs. Skold, did concerning the use of encyclopedias. The lesson itself had me first explain to students how to actually use an encyclopedia and then each student received a sheet with five questions that they needed to use encyclopedia volumes to find the answer, making it similar to a scavenger hunt. Finally, we also had a second grade group come in and we did a dictionary activity with them.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Using the MLA research guide that I updated yesterday, today Ms. Stamm had me create a more detailed guide to how to use www.citationmachine.net, which is a resource that most students use when citing their research. So, this instructional guide was just a natural extension from the research guide. This website, however, can be quite confusing to students and students oftentimes have a hard time identifying the proper template to use when citing a given source.
o As a result, I created an instructional guide today that uses screen shots of citation machine and instructs students on how to use citation machine and which template should be used for a various types of sources.
o Using the MLA research guide that I updated yesterday, today Ms. Stamm had me create a more detailed guide to how to use www.citationmachine.net, which is a resource that most students use when citing their research. So, this instructional guide was just a natural extension from the research guide. This website, however, can be quite confusing to students and students oftentimes have a hard time identifying the proper template to use when citing a given source.
o As a result, I created an instructional guide today that uses screen shots of citation machine and instructs students on how to use citation machine and which template should be used for a various types of sources.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Worked in library media center for 2 hours
o Today I began work on revising the research guide that students use when they come into the library to do research. The reason for the revision was that we wanted to update the information based on the new, 7th edition, MLA handbook.
o To do so, I used the handbook and looked up the formatting for the various materials that we cited on the handouts for everything from print resources and also online websites and resources.
o I was making revisions to both a general handout/guide for research using the MLA style and also one to be used during orientation for the 9th graders. Overall, this process was very time consuming because I had to carefully identify changes that have been made since the 6th edition of the MLA handbook and make appropriate changes to the research sheets.
o Today I began work on revising the research guide that students use when they come into the library to do research. The reason for the revision was that we wanted to update the information based on the new, 7th edition, MLA handbook.
o To do so, I used the handbook and looked up the formatting for the various materials that we cited on the handouts for everything from print resources and also online websites and resources.
o I was making revisions to both a general handout/guide for research using the MLA style and also one to be used during orientation for the 9th graders. Overall, this process was very time consuming because I had to carefully identify changes that have been made since the 6th edition of the MLA handbook and make appropriate changes to the research sheets.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today, Ms. Stamm and I went over the process for ordering periodicals. Basically, Tremper’s vendor is Ebsco and that the order is done in March. The ordering is specific for the school, but done on a district basis and Tremper can ask for additional titles or for some of those titles to be deleted.
o For Tremper, Ms. Stamm said that about $3,000 of the $41,000 budget is allocated to periodicals, but that the number of titles ordered is about 1/3 of what it used to be because many of the educational periodicals are now accessed online. As a result, a majority ordered are weekly/monthly titles that are for casual reading and are of high interest. In addition, Ms. Stamm explained that sometimes donations are made and these can be accepted as long as they fit with the philosophy of the school and are an appropriate age level.
o Today, Ms. Stamm also went over the process of preparing student records through our automated system, Destiny. Basically, the librarian has access through this along with other things. This task is considered managing patrons, but as Ms. Stamm explained, every day this will be updated as students come and go because the system works with our general student record system, Zangle. So, the only time at Tremper that the librarian would prepare student records is to do so temporarily until things are updated the next day. The librarian does have the ability to manage student accounts and add pictures, ect. In addition, the librarian will have to manually enter any long term sub or parents who request access.
o Finally, today Ms Stamm also showed me how the library prepares circulation reports including how to send out overdue notices and create a shelf list for materials that need to be weeded. Overall, this information was interesting and I was glad to see that this program is fairly easy to operate using the Destiny program.
o Today, Ms. Stamm and I went over the process for ordering periodicals. Basically, Tremper’s vendor is Ebsco and that the order is done in March. The ordering is specific for the school, but done on a district basis and Tremper can ask for additional titles or for some of those titles to be deleted.
o For Tremper, Ms. Stamm said that about $3,000 of the $41,000 budget is allocated to periodicals, but that the number of titles ordered is about 1/3 of what it used to be because many of the educational periodicals are now accessed online. As a result, a majority ordered are weekly/monthly titles that are for casual reading and are of high interest. In addition, Ms. Stamm explained that sometimes donations are made and these can be accepted as long as they fit with the philosophy of the school and are an appropriate age level.
o Today, Ms. Stamm also went over the process of preparing student records through our automated system, Destiny. Basically, the librarian has access through this along with other things. This task is considered managing patrons, but as Ms. Stamm explained, every day this will be updated as students come and go because the system works with our general student record system, Zangle. So, the only time at Tremper that the librarian would prepare student records is to do so temporarily until things are updated the next day. The librarian does have the ability to manage student accounts and add pictures, ect. In addition, the librarian will have to manually enter any long term sub or parents who request access.
o Finally, today Ms Stamm also showed me how the library prepares circulation reports including how to send out overdue notices and create a shelf list for materials that need to be weeded. Overall, this information was interesting and I was glad to see that this program is fairly easy to operate using the Destiny program.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Having completed the Victorian Age portion of the English project, today I began work on the Elizabethan Age. To get started, Ms. Stamm had me pull books from the shelves. To do so, I went to the same general areas where I had found books and reference materials for the Victorian Age. This was very successful and I found a wide variety of materials that would be helpful in their project. Then, using the online library catalog, I looked for additional titles.
o While a bit time consuming, I was able to start creating a pathfinder/resource list for the Elizabethan Age portion of the assignment. Next time, I plan to look for useful websites and online library databases.
o Having completed the Victorian Age portion of the English project, today I began work on the Elizabethan Age. To get started, Ms. Stamm had me pull books from the shelves. To do so, I went to the same general areas where I had found books and reference materials for the Victorian Age. This was very successful and I found a wide variety of materials that would be helpful in their project. Then, using the online library catalog, I looked for additional titles.
o While a bit time consuming, I was able to start creating a pathfinder/resource list for the Elizabethan Age portion of the assignment. Next time, I plan to look for useful websites and online library databases.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I began organizing a cooperative unit with an English teacher doing two projects, one on the Victorian Age and the other on the Elizabethan Age. This project had previously been done on the Victorian Age, so a pathfinder/resource list existed for this portion of the project.
o Starting with that, I pulled all of the books from the shelves and then also took additional titles that I thought could be of some use. Then, I searched the Tremper catalog for the titles that I was unable to find in the library and determine if the book was still held by the library. Once these resources were identified, I updated the pathfinder/resource list and also added additional website and other online resources.
o Today I began organizing a cooperative unit with an English teacher doing two projects, one on the Victorian Age and the other on the Elizabethan Age. This project had previously been done on the Victorian Age, so a pathfinder/resource list existed for this portion of the project.
o Starting with that, I pulled all of the books from the shelves and then also took additional titles that I thought could be of some use. Then, I searched the Tremper catalog for the titles that I was unable to find in the library and determine if the book was still held by the library. Once these resources were identified, I updated the pathfinder/resource list and also added additional website and other online resources.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I worked once again with the Library Secretary, Debbie, to check in new books and DVDs into the library. Basically, to do this process, we first checked some materials into the catalog by scanning them into the catalog. Then, we had to stamp the date on the inside cover as a way to help with the weeding of materials over the years.
o Finally, using a spreadsheet list, I had to manually write in the call numbers, which will then be entered into the computer system by Debbie. In addition, if a teacher had requested the item, we prepared a sheet, which will be given to the teacher, which said the material was now in the library and where it can be found. Overall, while this process was fairly easy to do, it was very time consuming, especially considering the fact that I only completed this task with a small sample of new materials.
o Today I worked once again with the Library Secretary, Debbie, to check in new books and DVDs into the library. Basically, to do this process, we first checked some materials into the catalog by scanning them into the catalog. Then, we had to stamp the date on the inside cover as a way to help with the weeding of materials over the years.
o Finally, using a spreadsheet list, I had to manually write in the call numbers, which will then be entered into the computer system by Debbie. In addition, if a teacher had requested the item, we prepared a sheet, which will be given to the teacher, which said the material was now in the library and where it can be found. Overall, while this process was fairly easy to do, it was very time consuming, especially considering the fact that I only completed this task with a small sample of new materials.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I worked with Ms. Stamm on a cart of new books that had been checked into the library. She wanted me to assign the books to an appropriate bibliography list. Ms. Stamm pointed out that not every book would fit in one of the lists the library had, and that that was alright.
o After I made the selections, Ms. Stamm went over the decisions I made and told me which ones she agreed with and those she felt were not completely correct and where she would put the books instead. Again, another valuable learning experience.
o Today I worked with Ms. Stamm on a cart of new books that had been checked into the library. She wanted me to assign the books to an appropriate bibliography list. Ms. Stamm pointed out that not every book would fit in one of the lists the library had, and that that was alright.
o After I made the selections, Ms. Stamm went over the decisions I made and told me which ones she agreed with and those she felt were not completely correct and where she would put the books instead. Again, another valuable learning experience.
Monday, March 8, 2010
o Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I worked to cooperatively plan an upcoming project for a social studies class on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s with the teacher using this project.
o First, working with the teacher using this project, we filled out the Tremper Library Unit Planning Guide. Then we completed a list of books and other reference materials that will be pulled and put on a cart for student use. Once this list was completed, I went around the library and found the selected materials and even added additional useful titles to the list that I saw while pulling books. Overall, this was a good experience at cooperatively working with a teacher on a project that is being completed in the library.
o Today I worked to cooperatively plan an upcoming project for a social studies class on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s with the teacher using this project.
o First, working with the teacher using this project, we filled out the Tremper Library Unit Planning Guide. Then we completed a list of books and other reference materials that will be pulled and put on a cart for student use. Once this list was completed, I went around the library and found the selected materials and even added additional useful titles to the list that I saw while pulling books. Overall, this was a good experience at cooperatively working with a teacher on a project that is being completed in the library.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I had the unique opportunity to help set up the traveling book fair that had come to Tremper High School this week. Basically, this week the book fair has been going on in the library, but today, we had to move all of the materials, displays, etc. down to the cafeteria for parents and students to shop at during the parent teacher conferences.
o Overall, I found this to be an interesting experience with an outreach activity that our library media center was running. In particular, I enjoyed having some say in how materials were displayed and where. In addition, I was able to discuss with Ms. Stamm both the benefits (mainly how the library will get to keep about 40% of the profit) and the drawbacks of doing such an activity.
o Today I had the unique opportunity to help set up the traveling book fair that had come to Tremper High School this week. Basically, this week the book fair has been going on in the library, but today, we had to move all of the materials, displays, etc. down to the cafeteria for parents and students to shop at during the parent teacher conferences.
o Overall, I found this to be an interesting experience with an outreach activity that our library media center was running. In particular, I enjoyed having some say in how materials were displayed and where. In addition, I was able to discuss with Ms. Stamm both the benefits (mainly how the library will get to keep about 40% of the profit) and the drawbacks of doing such an activity.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I worked with Debbie, the Library Media Secretary. She showed me how to sort new magazines, check them off, put on barcodes, and a label stating its date. Also, Debbie explained to me how to enter the new magazines into the online catalog according to the established cataloging practice at Tremper and then I was given the opportunity to do so. We also went over how periodicals are ordered for the library and then processed and checked in once they arrive.
o In addition Debbie explained to me how Instructional Media Center (IMC) at the Educational Support Center (ESC) in Kenosha is responsible for creating all of the bar codes and sending them, once processed, to the Tremper LMC.
o Today I worked with Debbie, the Library Media Secretary. She showed me how to sort new magazines, check them off, put on barcodes, and a label stating its date. Also, Debbie explained to me how to enter the new magazines into the online catalog according to the established cataloging practice at Tremper and then I was given the opportunity to do so. We also went over how periodicals are ordered for the library and then processed and checked in once they arrive.
o In addition Debbie explained to me how Instructional Media Center (IMC) at the Educational Support Center (ESC) in Kenosha is responsible for creating all of the bar codes and sending them, once processed, to the Tremper LMC.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I created a resource list for a social studies teacher who requested that it be made for an upcoming project they are doing on persuasive writing where they compare Japanese internment camps to the way Muslim Americans were treated following September 11th with the creation of things like the Patriot Act.
o To create this original list I used our online library catalog and searched for books using key words and concepts. Then, I transferred selected books onto a Microsoft Word document and then also added appropriate Internet websites and sources from the library resources homepage that could help direct students in their research. Next week when students begin this research essay, Ms. Stamm would like me to introduce this sheet to the students and explain all of the helpful resources they can utilize during this project.
o While creating this particular resource list, one thing I noticed was that it was difficult to find scholarly and/or accurate information/websites on the Patriot Act. This is a downside when working with newer historical information.
o Today I created a resource list for a social studies teacher who requested that it be made for an upcoming project they are doing on persuasive writing where they compare Japanese internment camps to the way Muslim Americans were treated following September 11th with the creation of things like the Patriot Act.
o To create this original list I used our online library catalog and searched for books using key words and concepts. Then, I transferred selected books onto a Microsoft Word document and then also added appropriate Internet websites and sources from the library resources homepage that could help direct students in their research. Next week when students begin this research essay, Ms. Stamm would like me to introduce this sheet to the students and explain all of the helpful resources they can utilize during this project.
o While creating this particular resource list, one thing I noticed was that it was difficult to find scholarly and/or accurate information/websites on the Patriot Act. This is a downside when working with newer historical information.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o As a follow up to the work I did yesterday pulling books from the shelves for the project on social issues in America, I created a resource list through our online catalog. Unlike previous times when I created similar lists, I had already pulled the books and had them physically before me. So, I used the checkout scanner and created a resource list by just scanning the barcode. I actually preferred this method when creating the resource list because it allowed me to physically see the titles that I was adding to the list and also seemed less time consuming overall.
o In addition, today I observed Ms. Stamm teaching to both a health class on where to find resources in the library for their projects and also teaching to a Freshman English class how to identify credible sources while conducting research. I was glad to see that once in the library media center I will still be able to instruct others on the use or resources and technology.
o As a follow up to the work I did yesterday pulling books from the shelves for the project on social issues in America, I created a resource list through our online catalog. Unlike previous times when I created similar lists, I had already pulled the books and had them physically before me. So, I used the checkout scanner and created a resource list by just scanning the barcode. I actually preferred this method when creating the resource list because it allowed me to physically see the titles that I was adding to the list and also seemed less time consuming overall.
o In addition, today I observed Ms. Stamm teaching to both a health class on where to find resources in the library for their projects and also teaching to a Freshman English class how to identify credible sources while conducting research. I was glad to see that once in the library media center I will still be able to instruct others on the use or resources and technology.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o In preparation for a project that the American Society teacher is starting tomorrow, I was asked to look through the book catalog and also on the shelves themselves and pull books that were relevant for a project on social issues in America.
o One tool that really helped me in this task was the use of a reference book entitled: Encyclopedia of American Social Movements edited by Immanuel Ness from 2004 because this reference book allowed me to get a general idea of some topic areas to focus my search on for books to pull for this project.
o In preparation for a project that the American Society teacher is starting tomorrow, I was asked to look through the book catalog and also on the shelves themselves and pull books that were relevant for a project on social issues in America.
o One tool that really helped me in this task was the use of a reference book entitled: Encyclopedia of American Social Movements edited by Immanuel Ness from 2004 because this reference book allowed me to get a general idea of some topic areas to focus my search on for books to pull for this project.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today, I rechecked the list of books that were being ordered by our Library Media Center for the month of February. To do this, I had a list of the selected books and doubled checked if our library had these titles on school’s book catalog. Additionally, to make sure nothing had been previously ordered, but not yet come in, I checked the books we were ordering on a master list of the last group of books ordered.
o Additionally, when the social studies teacher came in to begin her Hot and Cold War project, I directed students, in a brief presentation, to the useful resources both in the library and online through our library website.
o Today, I rechecked the list of books that were being ordered by our Library Media Center for the month of February. To do this, I had a list of the selected books and doubled checked if our library had these titles on school’s book catalog. Additionally, to make sure nothing had been previously ordered, but not yet come in, I checked the books we were ordering on a master list of the last group of books ordered.
o Additionally, when the social studies teacher came in to begin her Hot and Cold War project, I directed students, in a brief presentation, to the useful resources both in the library and online through our library website.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I spent some time working on the list of reference titles that were not found using Titlesource and went to look for these titles on the publisher’s website. I was able to find a few of these. The rest of this work was already completed by another librarian.
o I also began working on a new project that we are starting in the library next week on the Hot and Cold wars. Basically, students are to research a given topic from this time period and then create a PowerPoint presentation based on research conducted using various sources. So, today I used a book list that already existed for this project and pulled all of the reference books that this teacher wanted made available to her students.
o Additionally, there is an accompanied website handout that gives students links for additional research. So, since this handout had not been updated in awhile, Ms. Stamm had me take off sites that are no longer accessible and add others that I found that were useful but not already on the list.
o Today I spent some time working on the list of reference titles that were not found using Titlesource and went to look for these titles on the publisher’s website. I was able to find a few of these. The rest of this work was already completed by another librarian.
o I also began working on a new project that we are starting in the library next week on the Hot and Cold wars. Basically, students are to research a given topic from this time period and then create a PowerPoint presentation based on research conducted using various sources. So, today I used a book list that already existed for this project and pulled all of the reference books that this teacher wanted made available to her students.
o Additionally, there is an accompanied website handout that gives students links for additional research. So, since this handout had not been updated in awhile, Ms. Stamm had me take off sites that are no longer accessible and add others that I found that were useful but not already on the list.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Based on the weeding of the reference section of the Tremper High School Library Media Center that I conducted last week, I used the jobber Titlesource3 from Baker and Taylor to work on selecting and ordering these updated reference materials.
o One problem that I ran into was finding updated titles of the same materials. I talked with Ms. Stamm about this problem and she explained that with this issue it is sometimes necessary to go right to the publisher to find the right edition of a title. While this was more time consuming, I was able to located additional materials that were not found by using the Tremper High School library catalog and looked up those titles that were not found using Titlesource 3.
o Next time I work in the library, my job is to look for these specific titles that were not located on Titlesource3 by going directly to the publisher’s website.
o Based on the weeding of the reference section of the Tremper High School Library Media Center that I conducted last week, I used the jobber Titlesource3 from Baker and Taylor to work on selecting and ordering these updated reference materials.
o One problem that I ran into was finding updated titles of the same materials. I talked with Ms. Stamm about this problem and she explained that with this issue it is sometimes necessary to go right to the publisher to find the right edition of a title. While this was more time consuming, I was able to located additional materials that were not found by using the Tremper High School library catalog and looked up those titles that were not found using Titlesource 3.
o Next time I work in the library, my job is to look for these specific titles that were not located on Titlesource3 by going directly to the publisher’s website.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I helped the library prepare for a meeting of the members of the Battle of the Books from both Tremper High School and the other local high school, Bradford High School, which is being held today after school.
o One thing that I did was I helped put together the Jeopardy game that the Battle of the Books members will be playing. Overall, I found the different tasks I was asked to do with the preparation to be fun. This was also an interesting idea that allowed me to get an idea about what it is like to organize outreach programs that are initiated by the library media center.
o Today I helped the library prepare for a meeting of the members of the Battle of the Books from both Tremper High School and the other local high school, Bradford High School, which is being held today after school.
o One thing that I did was I helped put together the Jeopardy game that the Battle of the Books members will be playing. Overall, I found the different tasks I was asked to do with the preparation to be fun. This was also an interesting idea that allowed me to get an idea about what it is like to organize outreach programs that are initiated by the library media center.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today, I continued to help ordering materials for the library. Ms. Stamm introduced me to Titlewave today and showed me how to order things from this jobber. The focus on what I ordered today was AV/DVD materials, which had previously been selected. Once again, I found this process to be fun and interesting. I was especially interested to learn that you have to really monitor the different editions of videos that are put out with things like special features because this can greatly alter the overall price. Similar to the Baker & Taylor online ordering site, the Follett site was also user friendly.
o Today, I continued to help ordering materials for the library. Ms. Stamm introduced me to Titlewave today and showed me how to order things from this jobber. The focus on what I ordered today was AV/DVD materials, which had previously been selected. Once again, I found this process to be fun and interesting. I was especially interested to learn that you have to really monitor the different editions of videos that are put out with things like special features because this can greatly alter the overall price. Similar to the Baker & Taylor online ordering site, the Follett site was also user friendly.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o My task for today was to actually purchase the titles (not including AV/DVD materials) that I had selected previously on January 14th when I went through two publications: Booklist (Vol. 106, No.8 from 12/15/09) and School Library Journal (December 2009). Using Post-it notes, I had marked pages on which I found materials I thought might be of interest to students. The by the item itself, I made my initials. I then checked the library catalog to confirm that we did not already own any of the titles.
o Ms. Stamm then reviewed my selections and today she allowed me to create a cart on Baker and Taylor’s website: www.btol.com using their program Titlesource3. We titled my cart “TRJenny’s Cart” and Ms. Stamm plans to make a final review of its contents before ordering. I then was able to select items based on what I had already found. Some titles were not yet available and for the type of book, Ms. Stamm wanted me to look for paperback if they were for “fun reading” and hardback if the title was either nonfiction of part of the curriculum. In some cases, books considered “fun reading” were only offered in hardcover, which Ms. Stamm approved because they were newer titles.
o Overall, I was able to go through my entire list and, in the end, 22 titles were ordered for a cost of $352.48, as opposed to the list price total of $514.67.
o My task for today was to actually purchase the titles (not including AV/DVD materials) that I had selected previously on January 14th when I went through two publications: Booklist (Vol. 106, No.8 from 12/15/09) and School Library Journal (December 2009). Using Post-it notes, I had marked pages on which I found materials I thought might be of interest to students. The by the item itself, I made my initials. I then checked the library catalog to confirm that we did not already own any of the titles.
o Ms. Stamm then reviewed my selections and today she allowed me to create a cart on Baker and Taylor’s website: www.btol.com using their program Titlesource3. We titled my cart “TRJenny’s Cart” and Ms. Stamm plans to make a final review of its contents before ordering. I then was able to select items based on what I had already found. Some titles were not yet available and for the type of book, Ms. Stamm wanted me to look for paperback if they were for “fun reading” and hardback if the title was either nonfiction of part of the curriculum. In some cases, books considered “fun reading” were only offered in hardcover, which Ms. Stamm approved because they were newer titles.
o Overall, I was able to go through my entire list and, in the end, 22 titles were ordered for a cost of $352.48, as opposed to the list price total of $514.67.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I finished weeding the reference section of the Tremper High School Library Media Center. Basically, I slowly made my way through the rest of the reference area examining titles that were older or falling apart. One thing that I tried to focus on was what needed to be updated because they are titles that are frequently used because they are a part of the curriculum. The other area I really focused on were titles that would either need updating entirely or through the addition of newer volumes that contain more up-to-date information.
o While this process is slow and tedious and took a little over 3 hours to complete, I found weeding to be interesting and fun. A task for me later this week is to use the jobber Titlesource3 from Baker and Taylor to work on selecting and ordering these updated reference materials.
o Today I finished weeding the reference section of the Tremper High School Library Media Center. Basically, I slowly made my way through the rest of the reference area examining titles that were older or falling apart. One thing that I tried to focus on was what needed to be updated because they are titles that are frequently used because they are a part of the curriculum. The other area I really focused on were titles that would either need updating entirely or through the addition of newer volumes that contain more up-to-date information.
o While this process is slow and tedious and took a little over 3 hours to complete, I found weeding to be interesting and fun. A task for me later this week is to use the jobber Titlesource3 from Baker and Taylor to work on selecting and ordering these updated reference materials.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I worked to weed the reference section. The reference area makes up quite a bit of the Tremper High School Library Media Center. Basically, I slowly made my way through the reference area examining titles that were older or falling apart. One thing that I tired to focus on what the need to update titles that were frequently used because they are a part of the curriculum. The other area I really focused on were titles that would either need updating entirely or through the addition of newer volumes that contain more up-to-date information. For example, in the series on presidents, our library only goes up to a volume on the Clinton Years, so by now there should be another volume that could be ordered on the Bush years.
o Overall, this process is slow and tedious and I was only able to weed half of the reference section today. Tomorrow I plan to try and finish this process.
o Today I worked to weed the reference section. The reference area makes up quite a bit of the Tremper High School Library Media Center. Basically, I slowly made my way through the reference area examining titles that were older or falling apart. One thing that I tired to focus on what the need to update titles that were frequently used because they are a part of the curriculum. The other area I really focused on were titles that would either need updating entirely or through the addition of newer volumes that contain more up-to-date information. For example, in the series on presidents, our library only goes up to a volume on the Clinton Years, so by now there should be another volume that could be ordered on the Bush years.
o Overall, this process is slow and tedious and I was only able to weed half of the reference section today. Tomorrow I plan to try and finish this process.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Worked in media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I worked in the library with the Ruth Stamm the head librarian. Today she spoke with me about the process that she goes through in selecting materials to be purchased for the library. She then showed me the stack of magazines that she receives and has to go through to help her with the purchasing process.
o My task for today was to go through two of these publications: Booklist (Vol. 106, No.8 from 12/15/09) and School Library Journal (December 2009) and looked through each. Using Post-it notes, I marked pages on which I found materials I thought might be of interest to students. The by the item itself, I made my initials.
o Finally, using the Tremper High School library catalog, I checked to make sure that we did not already have any of these titles in our library. Ms. Stamm plans to review my selections and make a final decision concerning purchases to be made.
o This was a pretty time consuming yet interesting task and I really enjoyed having a chance to help in the selection process. Ms. Stamm says that this is a task that she typically does not have time to do at work and usually takes them home.
o Today I worked in the library with the Ruth Stamm the head librarian. Today she spoke with me about the process that she goes through in selecting materials to be purchased for the library. She then showed me the stack of magazines that she receives and has to go through to help her with the purchasing process.
o My task for today was to go through two of these publications: Booklist (Vol. 106, No.8 from 12/15/09) and School Library Journal (December 2009) and looked through each. Using Post-it notes, I marked pages on which I found materials I thought might be of interest to students. The by the item itself, I made my initials.
o Finally, using the Tremper High School library catalog, I checked to make sure that we did not already have any of these titles in our library. Ms. Stamm plans to review my selections and make a final decision concerning purchases to be made.
o This was a pretty time consuming yet interesting task and I really enjoyed having a chance to help in the selection process. Ms. Stamm says that this is a task that she typically does not have time to do at work and usually takes them home.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Worked in media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I stepped out of the library and into the media center and began to observe Chuck Romano, who is the Instructional Technology Instructor. Because Tremper is so large, the job of head library media specialist is split up among two people.
o Today I basically shadowed him around and was quite surprised by how intense that the media center itself can be. The first thing that they had me do was pick up the AV cart from a presentation that was made in the auditorium and then I took the cart to a guidance counselor and showed him how to use the projector for a presentation he was going to be giving. After that, I just did little tasks that Mr. Romano wanted me to do and he also discussed with me some of the challenges that he faces. It was interesting to see how intense the media center can be and how much gets down. Overall, I found this job to be a bit quicker paced than the job of the library media specialist and I am excited to see what I am able to do the next time I am in the media center.
o Today I stepped out of the library and into the media center and began to observe Chuck Romano, who is the Instructional Technology Instructor. Because Tremper is so large, the job of head library media specialist is split up among two people.
o Today I basically shadowed him around and was quite surprised by how intense that the media center itself can be. The first thing that they had me do was pick up the AV cart from a presentation that was made in the auditorium and then I took the cart to a guidance counselor and showed him how to use the projector for a presentation he was going to be giving. After that, I just did little tasks that Mr. Romano wanted me to do and he also discussed with me some of the challenges that he faces. It was interesting to see how intense the media center can be and how much gets down. Overall, I found this job to be a bit quicker paced than the job of the library media specialist and I am excited to see what I am able to do the next time I am in the media center.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I continued creating a “Pathfinder” for a project on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s for a U.S. history class.
•The first thing that I did today was I finished creating a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
•Then, I explored the books in the reference section to guide me in my search for additional resources. Out of these sources I was able to compile a list of topic areas. I also began to create a list of useful online resources that students could utilize while creating their PowerPoints on their popular culture topic.
o Today I continued creating a “Pathfinder” for a project on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s for a U.S. history class.
•The first thing that I did today was I finished creating a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
•Then, I explored the books in the reference section to guide me in my search for additional resources. Out of these sources I was able to compile a list of topic areas. I also began to create a list of useful online resources that students could utilize while creating their PowerPoints on their popular culture topic.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday, Janurary 8, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I began creating a “Pathfinder” for a project on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s for a U.S. history class.
• The first thing that I did was I created a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the reformer project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
• I did not have much time to do anything else, but plan to explore the books in the reference section to guide me in my search for additional resources the next time I am in the library media center working.
o Today I began creating a “Pathfinder” for a project on popular culture in the 1950s and 1960s for a U.S. history class.
• The first thing that I did was I created a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the reformer project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
• I did not have much time to do anything else, but plan to explore the books in the reference section to guide me in my search for additional resources the next time I am in the library media center working.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o In the library today, I finished my work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• After evaluating the books, I continued to pull the ones I felt met the requirements and showed them to the librarian to see if she agreed.
• Finally, I sorted though the list and divided the books by time period and subject area before creating the final version of the bibliography.
o In the library today, I finished my work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• After evaluating the books, I continued to pull the ones I felt met the requirements and showed them to the librarian to see if she agreed.
• Finally, I sorted though the list and divided the books by time period and subject area before creating the final version of the bibliography.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o In the library today, I continued my work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• Using a previously made bibliography for AP World History, I did a combination of personally pulling books on the list and looking at these books in the library themselves and also looking them up in the catalog and on review sites.
• What I focused on in my search was whether or not each item on the list was scholarly in nature. I did this because the teacher requested that books on the list be credible with good sources. This task, in itself was time consuming, but I was able to utilize my history background while determining the value of each book included.
• After evaluating the books, I began to pull the ones I felt met the requirements.
o In the library today, I continued my work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• Using a previously made bibliography for AP World History, I did a combination of personally pulling books on the list and looking at these books in the library themselves and also looking them up in the catalog and on review sites.
• What I focused on in my search was whether or not each item on the list was scholarly in nature. I did this because the teacher requested that books on the list be credible with good sources. This task, in itself was time consuming, but I was able to utilize my history background while determining the value of each book included.
• After evaluating the books, I began to pull the ones I felt met the requirements.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o In the library today, I began work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• Using a previously made bibliography for AP World History, I did a combination of personally pulling books on the list and looking at these books in the library themselves and also looking them up in the catalog and on review sites.
• What I focused on in my search was whether or not each item on the list was scholarly in nature. I did this because the teacher requested that books on the list be credible with good sources. This task, in itself was time consuming, but I was able to utilize my history background while determining the value of each book included.
o In the library today, I began work on creating a bibliography for a specific time period for a AP World History class. To complete this task, today I did the following:
• Using a previously made bibliography for AP World History, I did a combination of personally pulling books on the list and looking at these books in the library themselves and also looking them up in the catalog and on review sites.
• What I focused on in my search was whether or not each item on the list was scholarly in nature. I did this because the teacher requested that books on the list be credible with good sources. This task, in itself was time consuming, but I was able to utilize my history background while determining the value of each book included.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I worked and was able to complete an annotated bibliography for the 5 Religions of the World Project. This was the last task that I will have to do on this particular project.
o Today I worked and was able to complete an annotated bibliography for the 5 Religions of the World Project. This was the last task that I will have to do on this particular project.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Worked in library media center for ½ hour
o Today I was able to finish the “Pathfinder” for the Progressive Reformer Project as I also searched for additional reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project. Based on guidance from the librarian, I also added useful reference materials to the list.
o Today I was able to finish the “Pathfinder” for the Progressive Reformer Project as I also searched for additional reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project. Based on guidance from the librarian, I also added useful reference materials to the list.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I began creating a “Pathfinder” for the Progressive Reformer Project that was being done by a U.S. history class.
• The first thing that I did was I created a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the reformer project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
• Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher. The updates were done through more searching and after a consultation with the teacher doing the project.
o Today I began creating a “Pathfinder” for the Progressive Reformer Project that was being done by a U.S. history class.
• The first thing that I did was I created a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use for the reformer project. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
• Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher. The updates were done through more searching and after a consultation with the teacher doing the project.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I finished creating the research checklist guide for doing APA citations. I was able to complete the rest of this checklist along with finding/providing helpful examples to guide the user.
o Today I finished creating the research checklist guide for doing APA citations. I was able to complete the rest of this checklist along with finding/providing helpful examples to guide the user.
Tuesday (15th), Wednesday (16th), and Friday (18th)
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Introduced Library Resources to Classes (15 minute presentations):
• For the Multigenre Immigration project, I had the opportunity to show students from several different classes, using a projector connected to my computer in the lab area of the library, helpful library resources that they could use for their project. The total time for these introductions, in front of four classes was about 1 hour with each presentation lasting 15 minutes.
o Introduced Library Resources to Classes (15 minute presentations):
• For the Multigenre Immigration project, I had the opportunity to show students from several different classes, using a projector connected to my computer in the lab area of the library, helpful library resources that they could use for their project. The total time for these introductions, in front of four classes was about 1 hour with each presentation lasting 15 minutes.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Today I worked on creating a Research Checklist for APA Citation. This is a research checklist guide for doing APA citations. Today, I was able to complete a little under half of this checklist with examples.
o Today I worked on creating a Research Checklist for APA Citation. This is a research checklist guide for doing APA citations. Today, I was able to complete a little under half of this checklist with examples.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Today I was given the task of updating the “Pathfinder” for the Immigration Multigenre Research Project. To complete and the task included the following:
• Pulled all of the books from the shelves that were on the current reading list. Additionally, I pulled other pertinent titles that were not on the “Pathfinder.”
• Once I finished, I updated the “Pathfinder” booklist and added the additions that I made and then made copies of the list.
o Today I was given the task of updating the “Pathfinder” for the Immigration Multigenre Research Project. To complete and the task included the following:
• Pulled all of the books from the shelves that were on the current reading list. Additionally, I pulled other pertinent titles that were not on the “Pathfinder.”
• Once I finished, I updated the “Pathfinder” booklist and added the additions that I made and then made copies of the list.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Completed the “Pathfinder” for the World Religions Scrapbook Project by searching for reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project.
o Once done with the search, I created a sheet containing useful resources that included their web links, key words to use in the search, and a brief explanation of its usefulness.
o Completed the “Pathfinder” for the World Religions Scrapbook Project by searching for reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project.
o Once done with the search, I created a sheet containing useful resources that included their web links, key words to use in the search, and a brief explanation of its usefulness.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o The focus of my work with the head librarian today was to continue on a project that a world history teacher is having her students do on world religions.
o I worked on finishing creating a “Pathfinder” for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Working on this task took me the entire time today. What I was able to finish was the following:
• Updated the booklist that I created of the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog. Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher.
• The updates were done through more searching and after a consultation with the teacher doing the project.
o The focus of my work with the head librarian today was to continue on a project that a world history teacher is having her students do on world religions.
o I worked on finishing creating a “Pathfinder” for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Working on this task took me the entire time today. What I was able to finish was the following:
• Updated the booklist that I created of the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog. Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher.
• The updates were done through more searching and after a consultation with the teacher doing the project.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
o Continued work on creating a Pathfinder for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Today, I was able to work for 30 minutes What I was able to finish today was the following:
• Went over with Ms. Stamm what exactly a Pathfinder was and why teachers request that they are created to complete tasks.
• Began to create a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog. Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher.
• Began searching for reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project. Work on this portion of the Pathfinder will continue next week.
o Continued work on creating a Pathfinder for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Today, I was able to work for 30 minutes What I was able to finish today was the following:
• Went over with Ms. Stamm what exactly a Pathfinder was and why teachers request that they are created to complete tasks.
• Began to create a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog. Once finished, the list was made public and turned into a hardcopy list for use by the students and teacher.
• Began searching for reputable and scholarly online resources and websites that students could use as they complete their project. Work on this portion of the Pathfinder will continue next week.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Worked in library media center for 1 hour
o Took list complied yesterday on the popular holidays and spent about 30 minutes working with the social studies teacher conducting the project to refine the list
o Began work on creating a Pathfinder for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Today, I was able to work for 30 minutes What I was able to finish today was the following:
• Went over with Ms. Stamm what exactly a Pathfinder was and why teachers request that they are created to complete tasks.
• Began to create a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
o Took list complied yesterday on the popular holidays and spent about 30 minutes working with the social studies teacher conducting the project to refine the list
o Began work on creating a Pathfinder for the World Religion Scrapbook Project. Today, I was able to work for 30 minutes What I was able to finish today was the following:
• Went over with Ms. Stamm what exactly a Pathfinder was and why teachers request that they are created to complete tasks.
• Began to create a booklist on the online catalog of books contained in the library that students could use to create their scrapbook. This list was created by doing a series of keyword searches on the Tremper catalog.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009:
Worked in the Library Media Center for 1 hour, 30 minutes
The focus of my work with the head librarian was on a project that a world history teacher is having her students do. The tasks that I worked on were as follows:
o Complied a list of the most popular holidays for each of the five major religions.
o To complete this task, I used several websites to find a list of the general, most popular holidays. I then compared sites to narrow this list down to the most popular. Having finished this, I crosschecked this list with an encyclopedia on religious holidays that the Tremper High School library had.
The focus of my work with the head librarian was on a project that a world history teacher is having her students do. The tasks that I worked on were as follows:
o Complied a list of the most popular holidays for each of the five major religions.
o To complete this task, I used several websites to find a list of the general, most popular holidays. I then compared sites to narrow this list down to the most popular. Having finished this, I crosschecked this list with an encyclopedia on religious holidays that the Tremper High School library had.
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