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We sure the stop light system. One area is posted w green which means all
is well. Yellow is getting too loud. Red means we have lost our privilege.
It never goes back once it's at yellow or red for the time I have them
which is only 30 minutes. But does start anew each time they come in. They
learn by the third week what level is appropriate and it's usually never an
issue

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Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi Cate,
>
> Our library is small, & since before I've been here it has also been used
> as the testing center. No room even for the room dividers you'll be
> getting. I have always stressed respectful use of the room and awareness of
> what others are working on to the students. Since everyone clearly sees
> everyone else, that's not hard to miss. Sometimes it works better than
> others. I tell everyone that the library belongs to everyone and they'd
> want the same consideration if they were testing. It's not a silent room by
> any means & shooshing isn't something I do either. I just make sure groups
> are aware of someone who's testing and ask them with a smile to talk a bit
> more quietly. They know I'd do the same if they needed to concentrate on a
> test as well.
>
> Not the best situation to be in but it can work. It will take time to get
> everyone used to it I'm sure. And if it doesn't work, document it because
> it shows the need for a separate testing room. Let your teachers know about
> the changes so they can let students know as well.  I've been trying on
> that front! Good luck!
>
> *Pamela Huff*
> Learning Center Director
> *Johnsburg High School*
> 2002 W. Ringwood Road
> Johnsburg IL 60051
> *815-385-9233 <815-385-9233>*
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 6, 2016, at 12:46 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','islma at list.railslibraries.info');>> wrote:
>
> I’m seeking some collective wisdom on the control and monitoring of noise
> levels in the elementary school library. I will start by stressing that I
> have always disliked the stereotype of the sternly “shushing” librarian,
> who demands absolute silence. I believe a library should be a place to
> learn and explore, and that students should enjoy sharing and collaborating
> in groups, allowing for a reasonable level of productive noise and
> movement.
>
> However, after two years of the library being closed for 8+ weeks
> throughout the year for testing, my principal has agreed to let us try
> implementing a combined Learning/Testing Center this year, where library
> classes will continue in the main part of the library while room dividers
> block off one end, which will have laptops set up to serve as a testing
> area. Her biggest concern is whether we will be able to keep the noise
> level low enough during testing.
>
> Unfortunately, the room dividers do not help much with sound dampening, so
> I am looking for ideas on how to train students to “Whisper” in the library
> without falling into the “shushing” librarian stereotype!  :-)
>
> Thanks for any tips/ideas you might be willing to share!
>
> Kate Tamms
> Cary, IL
>
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