PTSA
Who runs book fair?
Do they give money to support reading programs or clubs?
Do they offer mini-grants for staff?
Do they coordinate volunteers?
Treasurer
What is the school ordering process?
What is the library budget?
What are purchasing rules for quotes?
What is the process for setting up fundraisers?
Data Manager
What is your Infinite Campus/ NC EdCloud login?
What is the process for sharing information about incoming/transferring students?
What access level do you have? Can you look up student contact information and class schedules?
Custodian
Who does maintenance requests?
Who cleans the library?
Principal
What are school priorities and key initiatives?
Ask for five or ten minutes at staff meetings throughout the year to highlight library services, programs or district initiatives.
Curriculum Facilitator
What is the grade level meeting schedule?
What staff development/ technology training needs are there?
New Staff
What do they need to settle in?
Do they know what the library offers?
Association Representative or GCAE Building Leader
Ask about member benefits and how to join.
Our state affiliate of the National Education Association is NCAE, and our local is GCAE.
Destiny Set-up
Reading Programs
What reading programs will you focus on?
Which one is the best fit for your students?
Which one has the most interest from students and staff?
Book Fair
Who runs your book fair?
Are there dates already confirmed for the school year?
Who is your Book Fair sales representative?
Communication
How will you get information about the library out to staff and to parents and community members?
What format will you use to communicate?
Decide what information you will communicate and how often you will communicate it via overdue notices, newsletters, etc.
Schedule
What does your schedule look like?
Are you in the specials rotation (elementary)?
Schedule library orientation times for classes.
Supplies
Develop a list of items that you need for the library.
Inventory book processing materials like Mylar book covers, book tape, and labels for barcodes and spines.
Equipment
Do computers and equipment need to be distributed to staff members?
Do document cameras and projectors need to be connected in classrooms?
Who manages student devices?
Technology Support
How to Claim Your NC EdCloud Account (for new employees)