Acing the Test of a Librarian: Making More Out of Less

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 Baughmankris.baughman@raytownschools.org

Rebecca Marcum Parkerrparker@kcpublicschools.org