Collaboration

3.1  The LMS/LIS continuously provides cursory and in-depth assistance to teachers, as needed.

As of April 2025, librarians taught:

• 74 sessions of booktalks or Speed Dating with books. 

•  13 or more unique sessions of library instruction. Common sessions include:

  • • Research methods, developing keywords, and search strategies using TEL databases (TN Electronic Library), CP to AP seminars.

    • Database tools (read-aloud features, language translation, highlighting and notes, Google Drive integration)

    • Literacy strategies

    • Google Workspace (Sites, organizing your Drive, etc.)

We are always working to increase both the number of sessions we teach and the breadth of content.

3.2  The LMS/LIS collaborates with teachers in planning units of instruction

Amy continued her collaboration with the Social Studies department and taught multiple sections for Peterson, McGill, and West. 

Kristen collaborated with the art department to assist with a research project and taught multiple sections for Vicki May. 

3.3  The LMS/LIS assists with equipment operation, materials production, and instruction, as needed.

Librarians continue to fulfill the new technology responsibilities transferred to us in January '03. They include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as the primary help desk for students and teachers. 

• Monitor the building's Incident IQ workflow.  Solve and close tickets or route appropriately through KCS channels to ensure the problem is resolved.

• Issue Chromebooks at the beginning of the school year to students and collect Chromebooks at the end of the Spring semester.

• Inform teachers how to perform device verifications, and instruct students to update Chromebooks. 

• Troubleshoot Promethean Activ Panels, or route IIQ tickets for service.

•  Manage the list of current students who have restrictions or no technology usage.

• Ensure students comply with necessary device agreements.

Additionally, we circulate equipment such as LCD projectors, external drives, DVD players, Swivls, and more. The librarians also facilitate the repair of broken equipment through SchoolDude when needed, replace bulbs, troubleshoot tech issues, etc. The library purchases equipment that will satisfy teachers needs when our budget allows, or makes recommendations to other departments about instructional technology needs.

Digital Citizenship

All Knox County students receive training in sound Digital Citizenship practices each year. This complies with the Children’s Internet Safety Act, Children’s Online Protection Act, and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards. Learners gain an understanding of how to responsibly access, evaluate, and use online resources and social media. 

Modules have been created for each grade level as specified by the district using Common Sense Media. The librarians manage the distribution of Modules to grade-level Flex and Seminar classes.