After meeting with our school's library media specialist I have discovered several things I did not know. I realize our library has several resources to help students in my science classes; things from book sets to science encyclopedias. The library also has tons of electronic devices to help me in my classroom. We have Elmos (document cameras) available for checkout as well as Activotes (interactive testing system). My librarian is available to give booktalks to my students on books related to topics we are covering in class as well as assist students in researching different topics throughout the year.
To my surprise, there is no manual or set of procedures for our library covering books that have mature content. If the library is notified or knowingly has a book with such material, it is kept in the librarians office and is available to students who request it. I really thought our library should have something more concrete than just keeping it hidden and by request only.
I am looking forward to utilizing some of what our library has to offer (and taking the SMLS up on her offers) this year. Glad I took the time to interview her:)
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