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Library Welcome Folder/File It's a new school year, and everyone has just enjoyed a long summer break, so it's natural if everyone (I'm included) has forgot library policy and procedures.  There will also be new teachers and staff who will need to know the library schedules, and what the library has to offer.  This is why I create a Welcome to the Library File to share with the staff.  Here are the basics for the welcome file. The Library Schedule M-F Schedule I include a PDF copy of the library schedule.  It lists every class or open session during library hours.  I also include the times for book clubs, library crafts, and other library activities. Library Fee Schedule Damaged book It's important to make the district library fee schedule as transparent as possible.  I include a PDF copy of it for the staff, and post one up in the library. Textbook and Library Policy Textbook and library policy. I wrote up the district textb

Planning for the New School Year:   Library Themes Every year, I pick a theme for the entire library, and all the decorating, activities, and library events center around the theme.  I do this for several reasons.   A theme for the year helps me structure the activities so that they feel cohesive.  I decorate once, and don't have to change the majority of the decor for the rest of the year  I switch out only one bulletin board on a monthly basis.   The students really enjoy having a library theme, and get into the spirit of the theme throughout the year. It is a fun way to engage student interests and create opportunities for dialogue. It is a fun way to keep me on my toes, and keep me engaged as well. Creating a Library Theme for the Year Research First, I do research on current trends, movies, and fads.  This is important, because we want to engage students, and want them to seek out the library.  The first goal is to get them to voluntarily walk into