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Guidelines for Elementary Library Media Centers

Assistants: Circulation: Collection:
 * Make sure that assistants are working 17 hours a week during the hours when school is in session.
 * The 17 hours does not include the half-hour lunch in the middle of the day.
 * On four-day weeks work 13.5 hours. On three-day weeks work 10 hours.
 * Schedule a 2-hour block of time when both assistants work together without classes.
 * Notify the principal and your specialist if the library is to be closed for any reason.
 * Make sure that both assistants can complete all aspects of the job.
 * Presenting the entire library-media curriculum is not optional.
 * Notify the specialist if anything unusual is going on in the library.
 * We advocate self-selection of library books.
 * Kindergarten students are entitled to full library-media services.
 * Kindergarten students are encouraged to check out one book each as soon as the teacher deems it advisable.
 * Other grade-level students may check out at least two books from any section in the library.
 * While selecting books for check out, students may reshelf a book and choose another one, provided they have used a shelf marker for accuracy.
 * Renewals and holds are permissible.
 * Specialists are responsible for developing and organizing the library collection.
 * Assistants circulate materials, shelve books, repair books, complete specialist-assigned projects, and keep the library clean and inviting.