Beginning the Year
The links below include information that library media specialists will need to begin their school year and open their library media centers.
--The Library Media Checklist for Beginning the School Year. This list is comprehensive. Library media specialists will need to prioritize and complete the most necessary items first.
--The Destiny Reminders Checklist that lists the steps needed to set the circulation system up for the new year.
--The "post cloning" Checklist needed after devices are cloned.
--New school year magazine and newspaper subscription information.
--Information about how to handle Lost and Found books at the beginning and through out the year.
For Elementary and Middle School Media Centers: TPS Library Fines Procedure (Policy) The TPS Internal auditor became aware that schools were handling lost/damaged library materials differently and said that everyone needed to handle them the same way. Lead Principals determined that this would be the procedure from now on.
Please COPY this for use in your building. Sample Spread Sheet shared between building "Finance Secretary" and Library Media Specialist.