When scheduling the library media center for a collaborative lesson with the librarians, please do the following:
Check the Library Calendar in the menu to see the library media center availability.
You will need to meet with Mr. Hoskins and/or Mrs. Wimberly to complete a Collaborative Planning Form.*
*The Collaborative Planning Form is required for classes to come to the library. It is part of our evaluation process.
Collaborating with teachers to provide instruction on the following:
Google Apps
Databases
Alexandria Library Catalog
Subject specific lessons
Research (MLA, APA, Chicago Style of citing sources; CRAAP Test to judge and filter internet content, search engine search skills, etc.).​
Book Talks
Creating books/materials lists for a specific topic or subject (e.g. WWII, Drug Addiction, Presidential Biographies, etc.).
Pulling books/videos on various topics for class use in the library.
Ordering books, periodicals, and DVDs teachers request as budget allows.
Finding online resources to enhance instruction (webquests, videos, timelines, articles, etc.).
Providing programs to promote literacy (Book Fair, Blind Date With a Book, Book Spine Poetry, Poetry Windows, Banned Books Week, Book March Madness, etc.).