Varner Elementary School Media Center Policies and Procedures Handbook Spring 2011 Stephanie Warmoth table of contents

Inventory Info

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  Preparing for Inventory Overview Sheet
  
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  Performing a Destiny Inventory (with Screenshots) 
  
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  Inventory Tracking Sheet
  
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  Inventory Tracking Sheet - Sample
  

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  Destiny Database
  
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  14 digit barcodes
  
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  Follett barcode desk scanner
  
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  Spine Labels
  
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  Book Tape 1.5”
  

2. Cataloging Procedures - Qwik Start Guide

2.  From the search results, select a record from the following:

1st choice - a District record  

2nd choice - an Alliance+ record  

3rd choice - a Library of Congress (LOC) record

Ensure that the record you choose has the correct material type.  For example, be sure not select the record for a book if you are cataloging a DVD. 

3.  If no matching title is located in the District, enter a Brief record which will allow for the item to be converted to a Full MARC record at a later date.

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  A brief book or AV record includes the ISBN and/or LCCN, title, author, and local copy information
  
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  A brief book or AV record has no information beyond the 300 MARC field
  

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  14 digit Code 39 MOD 10 barcode number
  
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  Call # (with correct school-defined prefix)
  
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  Purchase price (should match cost on Purchase Order; estimate cost for donated items)
  
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  Circulation type
  
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  Date acquired
  
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  Vendor
  
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  Funding Source 
  

In addition to completing the above procedures, the media specialist will process the material as outlined above for items with purchased cataloging.

3. Direction Sheet for Para-Professional, Volunteer, Student Assistant

Media Clerk (Paraprofessional)

Position: Library Aide/Media Clerk

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the Library Aide/Media Clerk position is to have someone to assist the Library Media Specialist in operating an effective library/media center.

Qualifications:

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  One year of post high school education or more preferred
  
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  Prior library experience preferred
  
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  Ability to work as a member of the team
  
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  Good people skills
  
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  Good organizational skills
  
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  Effective student management skills
  
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  Basic technology skills
  

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  Maintains organization of print and non-print materials and resources
  
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  Answers reference questions and assists students and teachers
  
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  Assist patrons in locating and using materials and equipment
  
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  Circulates and repairs materials
  
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  Fully functional in the library management software used to maintain adequate records regarding use of materials and resources
  
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  Scheduling the use of equipment
  
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  Assisting with inventory and weeding procedures
  
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  Filling teacher requests for media and assist in processing new book orders
  
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  Shelving media and keeping shelves in order
  
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  Assisting with overdue, lost, and damaged media
  
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  Prepares forms, bulletins, and letters pertaining to library media center functions
  
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  Operate various software programs
  
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  May train and review the work of student workers and volunteers
  
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  Work with students to maintain an orderly atmosphere
  
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  Maintain an attractive appearance of the LMC
  

Volunteers are essential in a library where clerical staff is inadequate to handle all ongoing routines (such as shelving, book processing, circulation, etc.). Possible sources for obtaining volunteers include the principal, school community coordinator, and the Home and School Association.

Here are some tips on working with volunteers:

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  Conduct training.
  
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  Develop a work schedule.
  
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  Create task lists and written descriptions of tasks.
  
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  Provide incentives by rewarding, recognizing, and advancing your volunteers.
  
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  Care must be taken to keep confidential information about students confidential.
  
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  Keep records of attendance and activities.
  
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  Consider adult volunteers as enthusiastic advocates for your program.
  

How to help in the media center:

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  Shelve books
  
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  Straighten books shelves
  
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  Laminate and cut out lamination
  
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  Check in and out books
  
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  Assist students with the online catalog
  

4. Lost or Damaged Book Procedures

(2) Charges for damages to print materials, including library media books and textbooks, will be assessed as follows:

1) Torn out pages

2) Broken spine

3) Obscene drawing

4) Obscene writing

(b) Major Damages: One-half (50%) of the full cost of replacement must be paid for major damages which include but are not limited to:

1) Broken cover

2) Water damage

3) Excessive marking

1) Pen and pencil markings

2) Multiple folded pages

3) Multiple torn pages.

(b) Instructional Resources: Students who do not pay for instructional resources issued specifically to them shall be denied the privilege of checking out additional materials or equipment until restitution is made.

(c) Report Cards/Diplomas: Students who do not pay shall not receive grade cards, diplomas or progress reports until restitution is made.

(d) Records/Transcripts: Student records should be sent to other K-12 public or private schools upon request of the institution. Procedures are provided in Administrative Rule JRA (Student Records). (e) Inability to Pay: Indigent students and their parents/guardians who have debts resulting from lost or damaged instructional resources must make good faith and best efforts to pay the debts or make suitable equivalent restitution. If the Principal determines the parents/guardians/students are financially unable to make restitution, the debts may be forgiven as follows:

1) Textbooks, Library Media Books, and Other Print Materials: Upon the written request of the parent / guardian. 2) Portable Equipment: Upon the written request of the parent/guardian if approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, may forgive the debts upon the written request of the parent/guardian. 3) Financial Accountability of Schools: Schools shall not be held financially accountable for lost or damaged instructional resources resulting from:

a) Forgiveness of indigent debts b) Students discontinuing enrollment

These losses are to be annually reported on the textbook inventory for adjustment in the yearly financial allocation.

(2) Employees: Employees who do not return instructional resources, as defined above, issued to them or pay for loss or damage to instructional resources issued specifically to them shall be denied the privilege of checking out additional materials or equipment until restitution is made. Refer to Administrative Rule DID

1. 
   Initial Objection:
   

1. 
   Listen to the person's objection and make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue;
   
2. 
   Explain the selection process utilized and offer alternative assignments if appropriate and consistent with curriculum requirements;
   
3. 
   Refrain from voicing personal opinion;
   
4. 
   The Principal’s designee should file written documentation of this contact with the Principal; and
   
5. 
   In the event the person making an objection to the material is not satisfied with this initial resolution of the situation, the Principal shall explain the selection process and the appeal procedure for challenged materials while refraining from expressing personal opinion.
   

2. 
   Formal Complaint: School Level:
   

1. 
   The Instructional Materials Appeal Form (IJK-3) shall be:
   
   1. 
      Completed and signed by the complainant,
      
   2. 
      Filed with the Principal, and
      
   3. 
      A copy should be forwarded to the Supervisor of Library Media Education and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
      
   4. 
      Any Instructional Materials Appeal Forms received within the last thirty (30) calendar days of the school year may be referred for Committee action the following school year.
      

2. 
   The complainant should be notified in writing that the Instructional Materials Appeal Form (IJK-3) has been received and that the District’s appeal procedure has been initiated (Appendix 21).
   
3. 
   If the challenged material has been checked out from the school by the complainant, the material must be returned to the school before the appeal will be considered.
   
4. 
   A complainant may request alternative assignments to the challenged material for his/her student. Any alternative assignments must be appropriate and consistent with curriculum requirements.
   

5. 
   Complaint Review: The complaint should be considered by the School Media Committee. The review process is as follows:
   

1. 
   Any action taken related to challenged materials should be taken by action of the entire School Library Media Committee and not by an individual, including the Principal.
   
2. 
   The School Library Media Committee should meet and render a decision within forty-five (45) working days after receipt of the Instructional Materials Appeal Form (IJK-3).
   
3. 
   Prior to evaluating the complaint, Committee members should:
   

1. 
   Read, view, or listen to the material in question in its entirety
   
2. 
   Read the Instructional Materials Appeal Form completed by the Complainant, and
   
3. 
   Read available professional evaluations pertaining to the material under review. The Library Media Specialist and/or Supervisor of Library Media Education should compile necessary professional evaluations of the material in question.
   

1. 
   When Committee members have completed the steps outlined in Section (3) above, the School Library Media Committee should meet to:
   

1. 
   Review the concerns expressed,
   
2. 
   Discuss the materials relative to appropriateness to grade level and curriculum. In determining the suitability and value of the material, the Committee should consider the following:
   

1. 
   Relevance
   
2. 
   Pervasive vulgarity
   
3. 
   Quality, content and manner of presentation, and appropriateness to age, sophistication and grade level of students
   
4. 
   Space limitations and obsolescence
   

3. 
   Render a majority decision relative to requested actions as long as a quorum is present. (see Appendix 22 for Appeal Hearing Ballot) The decision should be communicated to the Principal and may be to:
   

1. 
   Take no removal action
   
2. 
   Review the challenged material from the local school if the Committee finds the material is pervasively vulgar and/or lacking in educational value throughout;
   
3. 
   Place the material at another school level; or
   
4. 
   Regulate the assignment of the material.
   

4. 
   Review a subsequent appeal on the same item at the discretion of the School Library Media Committee.
   

6. 
   Notification:
   

1. 
   Officially notify the complainant in writing by first class mail of the decision reached and advise of the procedures to appeal including the ten (10) work day limitation (see Appendix 23 for Notice of Decision or Appeal)
   
2. 
   File a copy of the Committee’s decision with the Supervisor of Library Media Education and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
   

7. 
   Implementation of a decision rendered by the school or District Library Media Committee should be held in abeyance until the appeal process is exhausted.
   

3. 
   Formal Complaint: District Level:
   

1. 
   Any appeal to reverse a school Library Media Committee's decision must be made at the District level. Such written appeals may be filed by the complainant or any administrator, library media specialist, teacher or parent/guardian from the school where the complaint was filed.
   
2. 
   Appeals resulting from the decision of the school Library Media Committee must be made in writing within ten (10) working days of the date the school Library Media Committee’s decision was mailed to the complainant.
   
3. 
   The final decision on any item challenged to the District Library Media Committee is binding only at the school where the complaint was initiated. A subsequent appeal on the same item may be reviewed at the discretion of the District Library Media Committee.
   
4. 
   Complaint Review:
   

1. 
   The complainant shall address a written request for appeal using the Instructional Materials Appeal Form (IJK-3) to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
   
2. 
   If the complainant does not initiate an appeal within ten (10) working days the case is considered closed.
   
3. 
   Upon receipt of the appeal, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction or designee should:
   

1. 
   Notify the complainant in writing that the appeal has been received and  the District level appeal procedure has been initiated;
   
2. 
   Convene the  District Library Media Committee who should render a decision within forty-five (45) working days after receipt of the Instructional Materials Appeal Form; and
   
3. 
   Notify the Principal of the appeal and the action taken by the District Library Media Committee 
   

5. 
   Notification:
   

1. 
   Officially notify the Principal of the decision reached and advise of the procedures to appeal including the ten (10) work day limitation; and
   
2. 
   Officially notify the complainant in writing by first class mail of the decision reached and advise of the procedures to appeal including the ten (10) work day limitation; and
   
3. 
   File a copy of the Committee’s decision with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and the Chief Academic Officer.
   

6. 
   Implementation of a decision rendered by the District Library Media Committee should be held in abeyance until the appeal process is exhausted.
   

4. 
   Formal Complaint: Board of Education:
   

1. 
   Appeal beyond the District Library Media Committee must be in writing using the Instructional Materials Appeal Form directed to the Chief Academic Officer who should provide information to the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
   
2. 
   Appeals must be made within ten (10) working days after written notification has been mailed, first class mail, to the complainant of the decision of the District Media Committee. If an appeal is not filed within the ten (10) working days, the case is considered closed.
   
3. 
   Upon receiving a written appeal, the Board of Education should schedule a response in a timely and expedient manner.
   
4. 
   The Chief Academic Officer or designee should notify the principal of the appeal and the action taken by the Board of Education.
   
5. 
   The principal or designee should notify in writing by first class U.S. mail the parties involved in the appeal apprising them of the decision reached.
   

5. 
   Procedural Organization for School or District Media Committee:
   

1. 
   The Principal or designee should review the selection criteria and appeal procedures for challenged materials with all staff annually.
   
2. 
   Staff should be reminded that the right to object to material is one granted by the Board.
   
3. 
   The Supervisor of Library Media Education should annually communicate selection criteria and the appeal procedures with all library media specialists and Principals.
   
4. 
   The District Library Media Committee should annually review the selection and appeal procedures to determine if revisions are needed.
   

Students

Principals

Support Staff

Technology Support Staff

Parents

Legislators

4. School Website, Video Streaming and GPB Educational Resources

The Media Center Schedule will be made available to the staff using the shared drive. The schedule will set up as an Excel program and teachers will sign for time at half hour intervals (See Appendix 24). The media specialist or media clerk will be responsible for the maintenance of this schedule throughout the year.

The media specialist will use information collected through teacher collaboration to determine the best use of LMC time.

This can include:

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  Story time with books or storytelling
  
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  Lessons about research skills, resource skills, and any other lessons as determined by teacher and media specialist
  

• Allows students and teachers to use the library media center and its resources as needed

• Provides access for use of library media center as a learning laboratory

• Provides a student-centered environment that promotes independent learning while meeting the individual reading needs of the student

• Provides developmentally appropriate activities for all students
There are many scheduling variations that can be used. Flexible scheduling can be used throughout the day, everyday; part of each day; with only a few classes; several days a week; or as needs are determined by the library media specialist and the teachers.
Students can use the media center without a teacher when in small groups.
Benefits of Flexible Scheduling
Student Benefits:

• Having access to materials and equipment when needed

• Having personal attention from the library media specialist

• Having opportunities to interact with students of various ability levels

• Having opportunities to work independently

• Having timely instruction in relevant information skills

• Having access to print and non-print circulation

• Developing an appreciation for lifelong reading

• Being able to meet individual needs of students

• Being able to vary classroom activities

• Having students use a greater variety of print and non-print resources

• Having access to resources and equipment for instruction, as needed

• Planning instructional and curriculum goals with library media specialist

• Being able to concentrate on student-centered learning

IV. Appendices

Appendix 1: Floor Plan

Appendix 2: Maps

Maps

MEDT 6467

Diagrams

Appendix 4: Sample Marc Records

Control No. 001 ###89048230

Control No. ID 003 DLC

DTLT 005 19911106082810.9

Fixed Data 008 891101s1990 maua j 001 0 eng

LCCN 010 ## $a ###89048230

ISBN 020 ## $a 0316107514 :

$c $12.95

ISBN 020 ## $a 0316107506 (pbk.) :

$c $5.95 ($6.95 Can.)

Cat. Source 040 ## $a DLC

$c DLC

LC Call No. 050 00 $a GV943.25

$b .B74 1990

Dewey No. 082 00 $a 796.334/2

$2 20

ME:Pers Name 100 1# $a Brenner, Richard J.,

Title 245 10 $a Make the team.

$p Soccer :

$b a heads up guide to super soccer! /

$c Richard J. Brenner.

Variant Title 246 30 $a Heads up guide to super soccer

Edition 250 ## $a 1st ed.

Publication 260 ## $a Boston :

$b Little, Brown,

$c c1990.

Phys Desc 300 ## $a 127 p. :

$b ill. ;

$c 19 cm.

Note: General 500 ## $a "A Sports illustrated for kids

book."

Note: Summary 520 ## $a Instructions for improving soccer

playmaking, defense, conditioning,

mental attitude, how to handle

problems with coaches, parents,

and other players, and the history

of soccer.

Subj: Topical 650 #0 $a Soccer

$v Juvenile literature.

Subj: Topical 650 #1 $a Soccer.


Sample Marc Record - Video
Leader *****ngm 22*****1a 4500

001 89711816

003 DLC

005 19891107152635.3

008 890719s1988 cau010 c v1eng c

010 ## $a 8911816

020 ## $c For sale ($195.00) or rent ($50.00)

040 ## $a AIMS Media

050 10 $a TH9148

082 10 $a 613.6 $2 11

245 04 $a The Adventures of Safety Frog. $p Fire

safety $h [videorecording] /

$c Century 21 Video, Inc.

246 30 $a Fire safety $h [videorecording]

260 ## $a Van Nuys, Calif. : $b AIMS Media, $c 1988.

300 ## $a 1 videocassette (10 min.) : $b sd., col. ;

$c 1/2 in.

500 ## $a Cataloged from contributor's data.

538 ## $a VHS.

521 ## $a Elementary grades.

530 ## $a Issued also as motion picture.

520 ## $a Safety Frog teaches children to be fire safe,

explaining that smart kids never play with

matches. She shows how smoke detectors work

and explains why they are necessary. She also

describes how to avoid house hold accidents

that lead to fires and how to stop, drop,

and roll if clothing catches fire.

650 #0 $a Fire prevention $v Juvenile films.

650 #0 $a Fire detectors $v Juvenile films.

650 #0 $a Dwellings $x Fires and fire prevention $v

Juvenile films.

650 #0 $a Puppet films.

650 #1 $a Fire prevention.

650 #1 $a Safety.

710 2# $a Century 21 Video, Inc.

710 2# $a AIMS Media.

Leader *****cim 22***** a 4500

001 93712603

003 DLC

007 ssulunjlcnnnu

008 930524s1991 mdunnn j d f eng

010 ## $a 93712603

040 ## $a DLC c DLC d DLC

050 00 $a RZA 2283

100 1# $a Fox, Ruth.

245 12 $a A story for every season $h [sound

recording] / $c [stories by Ruth Fox].

260 ## $a Baltimore, Md. : $b Uffigton

Productions, $c [1991]

300 ## $a 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.) : $b analog.

306 ## $a 004500

511 0# $a Narrated by Trish MacDonald.

518 ## $a Recorded at Invisible Sound Studios.

500 ## $a In container (18 cm.).

520 ## $a Presents four children's stories about an oak

sapling who finds a place to grow; a seashell

who is given a home; a beaver who attempts to

prolong fall; and a mountain boy who befriends

a doe. Includes sound effects and music.

505 0# $a Spring. Oakie, the wonder tree -- Summer. The

seashell -- Fall. The story of a rambunctious

beaver named Willie -- Winter. Amos, the

mountain boy.

650 #0 $a Children's stories $v Juvenile sound recordings.

650 #0 $a Trees $v Fiction $v Juvenile sound recordings.

650 #0 $a Shells $v Fiction $v Juvenile sound recordings.

650 #0 $a Beavers $v Fiction $v Juvenile sound recordings.

650 #0 $a Deer $v Fiction $v Juvenile sound recordings.

700 10 $a MacDonald, Trish. $4 nrt


Sample MARC Record – Electronic Resource
Leader *****cmm 22***** a 4500

001 93022553

003 DLC

005 19930731163011.2

010 ## $a 93022553

020 ## $a 0792902637 : c $59.00

037 ## $a A-336 b MEC

040 ## $a DLC c DLC d DLC

050 00 $a QA95

082 00 $a 513 2 12

245 00 $a Amazing arithmetricks $h [electronic resource].

250 ## $a Version 1.0.

256 ## $a Computer programs.

260 ## $a Minneapolis, Minn. : $b MECC, $c c1993.

300 ## $a 2 computer disks ; $c 3 1/2-5 1/4 in. +

$e 1 manual (71 p.)

538 ## $a System requirements: Apple II series;

128K RAM; floppy disk drive; color monitor

recommended.

500 ## $a Title from title screen.

500 ## $a Ed. statement from disk label.

500 ## $a Copy-protected.

500 ## $a Same software on both disks.

521 2# $a 5-12.

520 ## $a Using the motivating environment of a

carnival setting, students are challenged

to solve a variety of puzzles. Intended

to improve logic and mathematical problem

solving skills. Includes a provision

allowing students to choose a level of

difficulty matched to ability.

650 #0 $a Mathematical recreations $v Juvenile software.

650 #0 $a Problem solving $v Juvenile software.

650 #1 $a Mathematical recreations $v Software.

650 #1 $a Problem solving $v Software.

710 20 $a Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation.

Appendix 5: Overdue Notice - Student

Appendix 6: Overdue Notice: Parent or Guardian

You are receiving this notice because your child has the following book from the media center and it is significantly overdue. We would appreciate the book being returned in a timely manner. If you are unable to locate the book, we have included the purchase price for the item. If you have any questions, please contact the media center. Thank you.

Student Name_____________

Grade____________________

Teacher__________________
Book Title Author Price

Appendix 7: Photo Release Form

 Dear Parent/ Guardian:

Varner Elementary School is on the internet at http://cobbk12.org/varner.

The purpose of this web page is to inform people about our school and to share work by and celebrate accomplishments of our students and staff.

Your child’s teacher may consider putting student photos, writing or artwork on the school home page. There may also be instances where the newspaper or other media outlets in our area attend school functions. Additionally, our school has a closed-circuit television program and other communication media including newsletters and brochures.

Because of this, we are asking that you review our policies and sign and return this sheet. We must have a separate sheet for each child enrolled at the school, and the form must be signed at the beginning of each school year.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact your child’s teacher or the Media Specialist at the school.

Thank you,

Principal __________________ Media Specialist ___________________

Photo Release Form-p.2

 I hereby give permission to:

1. Publish my child’s projects on the Internet.

Student_______________________________

Grade____________ Teacher __________________________________

Date _________________________________

Appendix 8: Student Confidentiality Form

To respect the confidentiality as outline in the Official Code of Georgia § 24-9-46, we are asking parents to sign a release form allowing your student’s teacher access the student’s media center records which include the titles of the books, overdue materials, lost items, etc (Cobb County School District, 2009).

Grade________

Teacher___________________________________________________
___I give my student’s teacher permission to access this child’s media center records.
___I do not give my student’s teacher permission to access this child’s media center records.

Parent Signature________________________________Date_____________

Appendix 9: Video Permission Form

Film Title:_____________________________________________________

to view the above film.

Appendix 10: Copyright Notification Form

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photo copies of other reproductions of copyrighted material. “The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.”

Computer programs, videocassette programs, books and periodicals are protected by copyright laws (Title 17, U.S. Code). Unauthorized use of copying may be prohibited by law.

I have been given information concerning the copyright guidelines of the Cobb County School System and Varner Elementary School. These guidelines are in my staff handbook. I understand that I am responsible for adhering to these laws and that violation of such may be deemed grounds for dismissal.

__________________________ _______________

Faculty Member Date
PRINT NAME________________________________________________________
Appendix 11: Copyright Websites for Additional Information

Copyright Websites for additional information

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dltcl/lbstat/copyres.html - Copyright for Educators

http://www.copyrightaware.gov.au/index.html Copyright Aware copyright article and resources

Teacher Specific- electronic resources

Appendix 12: Copyright Law

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photo copies of other reproductions of copyrighted material. “The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.”

Computer programs, videocassette programs, books and periodicals are protected by copyright laws (Title 17, U.S. Code). Unauthorized use of copying may be prohibited by law.

Appendix 13: Permission to use a third party work: Copyright Permission Request

______________________________

______________________________
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to obtain permission to use the following material:
Nature of material: ______________________________________
Date of publication (if known): ____________
Publisher (if known): ____________________________________
Author(s) or Creator(s):___________________________________
Page numbers or other description of material:

____________________________________________

Thank you for your prompt consideration of this request. For your convenience, a release form is provided below and a signed copy of this letter is enclosed for your files.

Name of Individual Requesting Permission (PLEASE PRINT) Signature of Individual Requesting Permission

Printed Name

Signature

Title
__________________

Date

5/25/06

Martha J. Moore Center

Nan Lanford, President

http://ccalms.org/
ALA- American Library Association

American Library Association

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Telephone: (312) 280-4382 | Toll free: 1 (800) 545-2433, ext. 4382

GaCOMO is the annual joint conference of the Georgia Library Association, the Georgia Association for Instructional Technology, and the Georgia Library Media Assocation

Contact: gordonbaker@clayton.edu

At the regional level, GAIT is represented in the Southeastern Regional Media Leadership Council (SRMLC). At the state level, GAIT is united with other library/media associations through representation on the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (GaCOMO).
GLA- GA Library Association

http://gla.georgialibraries.org/

Georgia Library Association

Phone: 678/466-4334

GLMA Executive Office

Region 9: United States of America

Blanche Woolls
2040 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208
USA
Email: Blanche Woolls (bwoolls@slis.sjsu.edu)
IFLA- International Federation of Library Associations

P.O. Box 95312

Appendix 15: Interlibrary Loan Request Form

Interlibrary Loan Request Form

When filling out this form, please include ALL relevant information requested. List a complete bibliographic citation, including title, author, date. Lack of information on the request may delay or preclude the filling of your request..

About the Item: Book/Journal/Item Title: ISBN/ISSN: Article/Chapter Title: Author/Director: Volume and issue: Date: Publisher/Distributor: Publication Location: Last Name: ** First Name: ** From Media Center E-Mail Address: ** Phone Number:

Appendix 16: Consideration File Form

All purchase suggestions will be reviewed by the media specialist in light of the collection development policies of Varner Elementary and Cobb County. You will receive notification of their decision.

Top of Form



To consider your request, we need the following information:

Your Name:
Email or Mail Address:
Phone:

Please supply as much bibliographic information as you can to help us process your request.

Fill in bibliographic information:

Title:
Author:
Publisher/Place:
Year of Pub:
Edition:
Series:

(University of Chicago Library)Bottom of Form

Appendix 18: Websites Used for Copy Cataloging

Appendix 19: Appeal Process Checklist
Collaboration Form - Appeal Process Checklist
First Steps

• 
  Appeal Form is completed and returned by the complainant on ________(date)
  
• 
  Verify that the complainant is a resident of Cobb County
  
• 
  Challenged book/material is returned with the form
  
• 
  Record deadline completion date ______(process must be completed with 45 working days)
  
• 
  Prepare letter to complainant explaining that the appeal process has begun
  
• 
  Send copies of this letter and the completed Appeal Form to:
  
• 
  Principal of School
  
• 
  Andy Spinks, Supervisor of Library Media Education
  
• 
  Rob Benson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
  
• 
  Obtain copies of challenged material (Use Destiny to locate copies or send email using media specialist distribution list.)
  
• 
  Distribute copies of the challenged material to committee members
  
• 
  Notify committee members of the date and location of the appeal committee meeting
  
• 
  Inform each member that they should read the entire book