Library Mentoring 9-12 Grade

Presented by Jane Cunningham

What is Library Mentoring?

A semester course that fosters understanding and utilization of library resources The second semester offers an opportunity for returning students to help with library services

Layout of Assignments

Students are required to read and fill out three book reviews and one magazine review per semester (nonfiction, fiction, Gateway Book) Some time is given in class for reading The course is independent study; however, the librarian must provide support in keeping students on task with their assigned activities and provide support in completing assignments as needed

First quarter assignments

Semester calendar preparation-printed off from Office Outlook Organization of the Library Organization of the library practice Learning how to Use the Online Catalog Catalog practice Almanac assignment Reference assignment- Current Biography/Dictionary of American Biography Genre Jeopardy Shelving practice Shelving Test Catalog Test- 2 book reviews due

Second Quarter Assignments

Almanac practice using Inspiration software Online Database Assignment (four parts) - can look up famous person information for biography project Biography Outline Biography Rough Draft Biography Timeline Utilizing Inspiration Biography PowerPoint Biography Final Draft- burn all parts to cd Library Mentoring Final

Duties of Library Mentors

Identification of collections and shelving of materials Check out to patrons Labeling shelves Inventory of section Clean up of shelves Running errands- mail/books/overdue notes Changing paper in printer

More Duties

Watering plants Turning on channel one Cleaning computer screens, tables, dusting Stamping new materials Applying new cover protectors to books Scanning pictures for yearbook preservation Helping other students with computer problems/assignments Filing- magazines, papers, etc. Book reviews Help with Scholastic Book Fair LIBRARY MENTORING COUNTS FOR TUTORING A+ HOURS

Questions?

Formative Assessments

Student self evaluation Teacher check list evaluation Shelving test

Confidentiality Signature- required for all library mentors who check out materials