Jeanne-Maryse Elysée

Library Media Specialist

A book is a gift you can open again and again...

The Parkview Library Media Center shall serve as a multimedia learning center to enrich, support, and vitalize the school’s instructional program; providing students and teachers with access to information through its collection of resources in print, nonprint, and electronic formats; so that each student may achieve his/her optimum potential as a learner, as a citizen, and as a human being.

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
10:30 - 11:00	WK-A: RYA WK-B: EVE	WK-A: JOY	WK-A: SMA	OPEN	WK-B: HOW
11:00 - 11:30	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN		WK-B: JON
11:30 - 12:00				WK-A: SAU WK-B: CHA	WK-A: OCH WK-B: MAX
12:00 - 12:30	L               U               N               C               H
12:30 - 1:00	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
1:00 - 1:30	WK-B: FAI			WK-B: ALE	WK-A: EVA
1:30 - 2:00	WK-A: SLA WK-B: SPE	WK-A: AUS WK-B: KPE	WK-B: MAU	WK-B: POR	WK-A: ADE WK-B: MAR
2:00 - 2:30	OPEN	WK-A: TAY WK-B: CAM		WK-A: WAT	OPEN
2:00 - 2:30		OPEN		OPEN
CLASSES:   Teachers are encouraged to participate in the lessons in order to motivate their students and keep them on task.  Remember Information & Media Literacy is a part of the Florida K-12 Reading & Language Arts Standards (http://etc.usf.edu/flstandards/la/index.html ).  Being actively involved during classes will no doubt improve your students' Reading scores.   OPEN TIME:    Send 5 students at a time to check materials in and out, conduct research, or take STAR test when necessary.  Students take the AR quizzes in their classes; but if you are having a computer problem, you may take them to one of the computer labs or send them to the Media Center for testing.

The Status of School Library Media Centers in the Sunshine State and How They Contribute to Student Achievement

Section	Spine Starts with	Include:
		-- Easy to Read Books -- Picture Books
		-- Books that tell make-believe stories
		-- Books that recount other people's lives. They include autobiography
		-- Books with soft covers
		-- Dictionary, Thesaurus, -- Encyclopedias, -- Maps, Atlases -- Almanacs
		* 001 - 099 General Works * 100 - 199 Philosophy * 200 - 299 Religion * 300 - 399 Social Sciences * 400 - 499 Language * 500 - 599 Pure Science * 600 - 699  Technology * 700 - 799  The Arts * 800 - 899  Literature * 900 - 999  Geography & History
		-- Print materials published periodically such as magazines, newspapers, etc.
		-- Collection of print and nonprint items dealing with curriculum and professional issues
		-- Audio & video cassettes -- CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs -- LeapFrog cartridges
		-- TVs, VCRs, DVD Players -- Projectors, Gloves, Screens,  Listening Stations,

Teachers can help by:       

8   Notifying  the media specialist as soon as possible about any class projects

8   Telling  the media specialist which materials you would like placed on reserve

8    Not letting your students move large equipment to avoid lawsuits in case of an accident.

8   Signing in every time you come to the media center. In the event of an emergency or drill, it is imperative to know who is in the library building and at what times.

8   Remaining  with your students and supervise their behavior while they are in the library

8   Making  sure students read AR books before taking the quizzes in your classroom

8   Encouraging  students to return materials promptly to avoid fines

8   Encouraging  students to pay for lost or damaged library materials as soon as possible

8   Encouraging  students to become library assistants when time allows it (after FCAT or during Spanish classes for Hispanic students not attending these classes)

8   Following the “NO DRINK & FOOD” rule at the media center to avoid pests or messy spills that will result in damage  of library materials 

Information Literacy Skills Instruction

Information literacy skills instruction is an important aspect of the library media program. These skills enable students to become independent and knowledgeable users of information and ideas. Information literacy competencies and objectives are included in lessons across the curriculum through cooperative planning between classroom teachers and the library media specialist. The library media specialist will attend curriculum or grade level meetings to plan with classroom teachers for the integration of information literacy skills in the Competency-Based Curriculum. Individual planning sessions may also be conducted.

Circulation Procedure

Circulation policies provide maximum access and minimum restrictions to all materials.

STUDENTS:  Books from the main collection will circulate for one week. Items such as reference materials and periodicals will circulate in-house. Students may check out two books at a time.

FACULTY:  Teachers are encouraged to check out as many media materials as needed for personal or classroom use. Library books and non-print materials circulate on a 30-day period. Reference books, periodicals, and other special materials are usually checked out overnight, but the loan period may be extended for curriculum support purposes. To maximize circulation, it is requested that instructional tools be returned as soon as possible after use.

Where there is a sufficient quantity of audiovisual equipment, it can be checked out on a long-term loan basis. Otherwise, equipment may be requested as needed. Damaged equipment should be promptly returned to the library media center. If possible, please indicate the problem and if a replacement is needed. Students should not be responsible for moving large equipment. Missing equipment should be reported to the library media specialist and the school secretary immediately. Plant security report forms will then be completed and sent to the appropriate offices.

Individual notices of lost or overdue materials are sent to the homeroom teacher for distribution. Parents are asked to pay for lost or damaged material per School Board rules.

The Destiny online circulation and management system identifies library materials at other schools in the district. SUNLINK, the state’s K-12 public school union catalog, identifies materials throughout the state. Teachers may ask the library media specialist to request these items on interlibrary loan.

Fines

There will be fines assessed on overdue media center materials. Five cents per day, excluding holidays and weekends, is charged on materials from the general collection. A charge of ten cents per period applies to materials that circulate overnight.

Videos

The use of videos rated R must be approved by the Grade Level Chairperson. In addition, a letter must be sent home informing parents that an alternate assignment will be given to the student if there is an objection to the video. Teachers may not show videotapes from outside the school’s collection through closed circuit television.

Special Programs & Events

Special programs/events may be scheduled in the media center. Approval by an administrator is required. The sponsor of the activity is responsible for setting up and restoring the media center to its original configuration.

Reserve Collection

Print and nonprint materials may be placed on reserve in the library media center for specific student projects. Advance notice is required so that these resources may be ready for use by the class.

Computing Policy

In order to meet the school's programmatic needs, a variety of computer software is available. The library media center has computers for students, parents, and teachers to use within the center. All persons requesting the use of software need to adhere to copyright laws. Students are allowed to use the Internet in conjunction with class assignments.

Users of the Internet are held responsible for adhering to the provisions stated in the M-DCPS Acceptable Use Policy. A copy of the policy is included in the teacher handbook or can be accessed through the M-DCPS home page at http://dadeschools.net

Copyright

The library media center has computer software and videotapes that can supplement and reinforce the curriculum. Instructional Television (ITV) and Teacher’s Choice also offer many educational programs. The library media center also has a photocopy machine, computers, and video recorders. It is important and expected that all faculty and staff will observe the United States Copyright Law and Fair Use Guidelines when using these resources. A copy of the copyright law is included in the teacher handbook. In addition, videotapes from outside the school’s collection are discouraged because the school does not own the distribution rights, it may not meet curriculum guidelines, and videos shown for reward or entertainment are in violation of the copyright law.

In-service Workshops

The library media specialist facilitates in-service workshops throughout the year. Topics may include audiovisual or computer equipment usage, production of instructional materials, online reference resources, technology integration, and collaborative program planning and teaching. Other workshops may be requested by the instructional staff.

Library Media Advisory Committee

To ensure that the library media program meets instructional needs, it is necessary to have a Library Media Advisory Committee. The committee will meet twice each semester and will consist of the library media specialist, teachers, students, and administration. The purpose of the committee will be: to review library media procedures; to assist in the drafting of the library media program goals, objectives, and budget; to analyze the information needs of the patrons; and to assist in promoting the library media program.

Student Aides and Volunteers

The library media specialist will consult with teachers to select student aides to work in the library media center during the school day. Student aides will be selected based on interest, desire, dependability, and responsibility. Students who work before or after school will need parent/guardian permission.

Adult volunteers may be available to provide services to supplement the work of the library media staff; however, they should not be considered as substitutes for trained, professional clerical and technical staff. Volunteers require an investment of time and are carefully trained, supervised, and evaluated.

Teacher’s Choice

WLRN’s Teacher’s Choice is a video on demand system that allows all M-DCPS teachers to order educational programs for classroom use through the Internet. Teachers can select and schedule the programs that will be televised directly into their classrooms through a closed circuit TV system. Schedules are continuously listed on School Channel 41.

Video & Film Library

The Division of Media Programs maintains a Video & Film Library at 7003 S.W. Fourth Street. This is a lending library that provides video resources to M-DCPS teachers and administrators. An online catalog and booking system is available at www.webmax.dadeschools.net  . Video order forms are available in each school’s library media center, online or from the Video & Film Library. In order to ensure the availability of your requested material, it is suggested that requests are done at the beginning of the semester. Teachers will be responsible for placing the films/video in the school mail bag by the return date on the confirmation notice.

WLRN Instructional Television Services

WLRN’s Instructional Television Services department (ITV) provides educational media services and support to the students, teachers and staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools through the Video & Film Library, Teacher’s Choice, and Distance Learning opportunities.