Today I took a sick day so that I could work in the library all day and get some real hands on experience. I began by shelving books because Kaye our librarian assistant was absent on Monday so there were a lot of books to be put away. I did this from 7:20 to 9:30. In between I helped with circulation and helped students find some books. During this time I also called Kannapolis Parks and Rec. to find out some information on a program called "Artic Express" to see if it would be a good opportunity for some of our grade levels to go on for a field trip. The field trip is $3 and would be appropriate for ages 5-13. We have decided that Kinder and 2nd grade are going to go because it integrates with their Christmas around the world projects.
At 9:30 I went to Mrs. Burns 3rd grade to assist with their Solar System project. Students had to come up with 5 questions they wanted to know about their topic. They had to write the question then use resources to find the answers to their questions. I helped several pairs of students with their questions and then again when they were looking for their answers. I stayed in her classroom until 10:45.
At 10:45 I shelved some more books and helped the few students that came in and out for checkout. At 11:25 a class came in and I helped with circulation until 11:40. Then I continued shelving and helped with checkout until 12:15.
Mary showed me how to cover book jackets. When I was at Appalachian for my work study, I actually worked in the library in the materials processing section and knew how to cover books, but I needed a refresher. I actually taught Mary a trick with using a plastic ruler in the book jacket cover to make a nice crease with out bending the book jacket. I did a stack of about 15 books and was able to place them on the book shelves for students to check out. It was amazing at how fast the new books disappeared from the shelves! I told several of the girls that the books were new and they said that they would be extra careful with them. Covering the books actually took quite a bit of time with stopping in between to help students find books and helping with circulation.
Before I left today I made two signs for our Beverly Cleary display. Second and third grade students get to go see the Ramona Quimby play so we placed her books on a table to promote her works. I also ran several errands for Mary by delivering letters to families that were helping with low income families for Christmas. I finished the day off by helping the last few students before the end of the day. I actually was able to leave work early that day at 2:45 for an appointment.
It was a great day and I learned a lot!
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