[ISLMA-Share] rules for teachers

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Because I have a large desk, I have a separate place with a computer for
teachers. This has really helped stop problems of teachers invading my
space.  Could you set up a dedicated work station for teachers?

Also, I have trained several teachers to work the circulation system
because then I can be out front with the students when they are looking for
books.  After all, I have read more selections than they have.

Kathy Wickline
Unity Junior High Librarian
Tolono, IL
wicklinek at unity.k12.il.us

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On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 6:36 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I always believe you need to talk to the individual and not the group.
> Ask, politely, but confidently, why the teacher is behind the circ desk,
> such as is something needed behind the desk that should be moved, do they
> need a "teacher" space when they bring in the class, do they want to be
> trained to help during checkout time, etc.  Each teacher might have a
> different reason, but to each one, an important reason.  As for the teacher
> who pulls books, I'd tell her thanks, and then ask her to help re-shelve,
> as you don't have time to do it all.  I'd also ask if there are particular
> books she wants pulled, in case you are missing something she wants. Again,
> be direct, but polite.  Sometimes they just don't understand why it bothers
> you and you don't understand what they are trying to do.  Good Luck.
>
>
> Carolyn Kinsella, District Librarian
> Minooka Community High School
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> On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> I have an interesting issue.  I have teachers who like to overstep the
>> boundaries in the LMC.  Some feel it is ok for them to not only come behind
>> the circulation desk but take a seat in front of the check out PC, blocking
>> the ability to assist students.  A few even wander into our back office.
>> Another feels the need to pull massive amounts of books off the shelves
>> while I conduct book passes with books I already pulled for her class,
>> leaving mountains of books to be reshelved.  Another often decides to
>> overstay part way into a second period because she fails to arrive in the
>> LMC on time.  I have posted signs that state the space behind the circ desk
>> is for library staff only and yet it seems to only work with students.
>>
>> Do you have a set of rules for teachers?  How do you go about sharing
>> them and still preserve an amicable relationship?  I would never walk into
>> a teacher's classroom and do half the stuff some of them do in my class
>> space.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
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