About Our L!brary

General Policies

  • All Students are expected to follow P.S. 17’s behavior standards and policies.

  • All Students and Families must sign a L!brary Use Policy, accepting responsibility for the care of all borrowed materials.

  • Patrons must work quietly, and avoid disturbing others

  • All Students using the L!brary for Small Group/Individual work must have approval from the classroom teacher.

Orientation

An exciting, informative orientation is key to establishing the L!brary as a vital asset for our school. Classes are scheduled for individual sessions. All classes discuss expected behavior in the L!brary and Circulation policies, including proper book care. Upper grades review locating materials using our Destiny Online Catalog.

Scheduling

Scheduling is a key factor to ensuring the L!brary is used efficiently and effectively. We are fortunate to be able to use a combination of Flexible and Open Access scheduling:

Flexible: Instructional periods are identified and planned in collaboration with Teachers, based on class needs. These may include whole class or small group instruction. Teachers may schedule instructional periods to use the L!brary independently with their classes. All instructional visits are approved in advance.

Open Access: Individual Students or Small Groups may use the L!brary during the identified circulation periods. The classroom teacher identifies the purpose of the session. This allows the students the opportunity to work independently in the L!brary. These do not have to be planned in advance.

Collaborative Planning: The Librarian meets with classroom teachers in order to plan Instructional time. Planning may be done across grade level, or with individual teachers. There may be multiple planning sessions for each topic. Information Literacy Skills will be incorporated into plans.

Technology

The technology included in the L!brary provides a progressive dimension to P.S. 17. Laptops, iPads, wireless connections and SmartBoards all enhance student learning.

Collection Development

It is the responsibility of the L!brarian to keep the collection current, including award-winning titles. However, it is important that the collection remain curriculum-driven.

See you in the L!brary!