Yesterday I had a very successful "check in" teleconference with my three Penfield Library supervisors and Dr. Stripling. It was very refreshing to know I was doing well and hear some of the things they had to say. I was surprised to hear not many people seek out internships with a collection development component. I have vastly enjoyed learning how to deselect materials and replace the materials with new purchases.
We also discussed good qualities of an intern (which they thought I exhibited): willingness to try anything, ready to accept a challenge, responsive to constructive criticism, (I was surprised Deborah said this) learning from mistakes, and never making the same one twice, and not being afraid to ask questions.
Dr. Stripling noted that she would like me to observe a few instruction classes as well considering my previous experiences in teaching so I am going to try and find time to sit in on a few sessions. I am considering spending some time at the library next semester learning a bit more, I just am not sure what yet other than instruction!
All in all, I was pleased with the teleconference and I think I will be sad ending my internship December 13th.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Secondary practicum completed
On Friday, I finished my secondary practicum at Fulton Junior High. Overall, it was a great experience. I learned a great deal and made some great friends and a colleague along the way. The following takeaways:
Takeaways from my secondary practica
-How to catalog books
-Setting up a reading incentive program is a multifaceted process; requires promotion, staff support, include student input when possible
-Great idea: Hold mini contests to attract students to library (book fair promotion, 3 Apples Award vote, etc.)
-Collaborate wherever! Halls, copy room, email... Know your staff and what works for them
-Try to integrate technology through lessons; students extremely engaged!
-Make suggestions to teachers for technology integration
-Whenever you host a collaborative project, look at students' finished products. Evaluate the skills you taught, take notes, and report back to teacher. Make some comments on students' overall projects too.
-Folders are great organizational tools!
-Library helpers can be a great program to implement: tasks like dusting, shelve-reading, shelving graphic novels and fiction, decorating, special projects
-Separate processing orders and check off books as they come in. Make sure the secretary or office need a copy when order is completed.
-Try to save a bit of your budget for student book requests
-Create engaging lesson hooks!
-Classroom Management- something I need to try to focus on more when teaching
-Display library expectations and consequences for those who do not follow them
-Allow past issues of magazines to be checked out by students
-Use Magazine check out envelopes- create a temporary record in the system
-Use Bibliography sheets for students to collect citation information
-Set up displays for special occasions, events, and holidays: Halloween, research projects
-Email everything to a superior first and always spell check your emails
-Keep things short and sweet in emails, announcements, etc. Easier for everyone to read
I had such a great experience and I cannot wait to start my elementary practicum in January.
I also took the Library Media CST yesterday. I met some new people including someone from my alma mater, SUNY Potsdam; I also ran into a couple classmates from SU: Amanda B. and Erin B. As for the test itself, some of the questions were challenging but I still think I passed the test, which is what matters.
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Takeaways from my secondary practica
-How to catalog books
-Setting up a reading incentive program is a multifaceted process; requires promotion, staff support, include student input when possible
-Great idea: Hold mini contests to attract students to library (book fair promotion, 3 Apples Award vote, etc.)
-Collaborate wherever! Halls, copy room, email... Know your staff and what works for them
-Try to integrate technology through lessons; students extremely engaged!
-Make suggestions to teachers for technology integration
-Whenever you host a collaborative project, look at students' finished products. Evaluate the skills you taught, take notes, and report back to teacher. Make some comments on students' overall projects too.
-Folders are great organizational tools!
-Library helpers can be a great program to implement: tasks like dusting, shelve-reading, shelving graphic novels and fiction, decorating, special projects
-Separate processing orders and check off books as they come in. Make sure the secretary or office need a copy when order is completed.
-Try to save a bit of your budget for student book requests
-Create engaging lesson hooks!
-Classroom Management- something I need to try to focus on more when teaching
-Display library expectations and consequences for those who do not follow them
-Allow past issues of magazines to be checked out by students
-Use Magazine check out envelopes- create a temporary record in the system
-Use Bibliography sheets for students to collect citation information
-Set up displays for special occasions, events, and holidays: Halloween, research projects
-Email everything to a superior first and always spell check your emails
-Keep things short and sweet in emails, announcements, etc. Easier for everyone to read
I had such a great experience and I cannot wait to start my elementary practicum in January.
I also took the Library Media CST yesterday. I met some new people including someone from my alma mater, SUNY Potsdam; I also ran into a couple classmates from SU: Amanda B. and Erin B. As for the test itself, some of the questions were challenging but I still think I passed the test, which is what matters.
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