...send students to the library

We are having a HUGE number of students being sent to the library.  Please help us by doing the following:

• Send only 3 students at a time.  When those 3 students return, feel free to send another 3 students.  I know I told some people 5, but we had to reevaluate.

• Give the students a time limit in the library.  We are having a lot of students wandering around because they don't want to go back to class.  We usually have a class in here PLUS two classes with book checkout.  Many teachers send down students during each class period.  We just can't chase down wandering students.

• If you assign something that requires the entire class to print and you don't have a printer, please schedule a day in the library so your students can print what they need.  We would still like them to limit their print jobs to five pages.  If you want help finding another product that would still meet your objectives but does not require printing, let me know.  I'd love to help!

• If you assign something that requires your students to research, please schedule adequate time in the library.  If you give me enough notice, I can pull resources and/or create a pathfinder for you.  I am a weirdo who likes to do that sort of thing.  I'm really not kidding.

I'll be sending out more emails explaining some parts of the library website that could be useful to you and your students.  In the meantime, feel free to look around:)  Just go to the York JHS website and click on "Library Resources".  It is a work in progress...

Thanks for your help!

...reserve library resources

Are you starting a project that needs Internet access but you don't have enough computers? Did you hear about a nifty website but are not really sure how to use it with your class? Just need help in general?

Then use your library webpage to reserve space, resources, or the librarian!

You may be asking yourself....Why would I have to fill out this form when I can just email, call, or talk to Jackie??

To be honest...I get lots of emails. They take up lots of space (and yes, I do clean out my mailbox often). Your email may get bounced back one day. This form goes to my gmail account that has a GINORMOUS amount of storage. We are safer this way. I am not always IN the library so if you call, I might not be there. Telling me in the hallway is just silliness because I have the short term memory of a goldfish. The form is the best option.

Well you've convinced me! How do I get to this form?

Go to the York webpage --> Library Resources --> Teachers --> Reservation form

If you want to see the calendar first (which is not a horrible idea), follow the same path and choose Reservation calendar instead of Reservation form. 

If you would like to see another amazing video showing how all of this is done, click the link below!

(The video is rather large so you may need to use the scroll bars to see everything...sorry)
http://www.screencast.com/t/24VxPa5Kch

When placing a reservation, please explain your project with a reasonable amount of detail.  You might not know about resources that we have that can help you.  Also, just because you booked the computers or the library tables does not mean that you booked the librarian.  If you ask me to speak to your class ahead of time, I will do all that I can to make your and your students' lives easier.  If you ask me last minute, I will have to disappoint you 98% of the time.  Please plan ahead of time!!  There is more information about the calendar and reservation form on the website. 

Let me know if you have any questions!

...get tech help

Is your computer beeping at you?  Did your LCD projector magically stop working?  Are you ready to punt your desktop across the room?

Use the Tech Help form on the library webpage!  (obviously on a computer that is working:) )

On the York website, choose "Library Resources" --> "Teachers" --> "Tech Help" and fill out the form.  Below is a link to a gorgeous video that shows how to do this...prepare to be amazed...(there isn't sound)
http://www.screencast.com/t/0WsYy8EJ

If you aren't sure if this is the proper form to use for your particular issue, feel free to fill it out anyway.  It won't ruin our day if we have to redirect your concern.

Stephanie Sapp, our super awesome tech, is usually running around saving the world so walking down to the library is usually not the best way to get help.  If you fill out the form, someone else in the library may be able to help you before she returns (we are pretty smart too!).  It is now imperative to use this form if you want help ASAP.  You won't be denied help if you don't use the form, but you may have to wait because this is how we will keep everyone's needs organized.  Please understand that you will receive help as soon as possible...not immediately.