WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 7: 1/17/2018

1. Shelf Read: NF 598 - 696.1

2. Straightened Classroom sets:

3. Notes/Thoughts:

a. There are 35 3-shelf bookshelf units

*If the classroom book sets need housing on the library shelving units, it might work if they are kept on the bottom shelf of each 3-shelf unit. (Need a count of classroom set titles)

b. Need to find out from staff how the space is used.

*Is it necessary to keep the two rows of tables in front of the 3 whiteboards in the future?

*Could there be more U-shaped bookshelf sections:

A:Non-Fiction (maybe in two u-shaped units?)

B.1. Easy Readers

B.2 Picture books

B.3.Easy Chapter books
B.4. Easy Series books

C Separate U-shaped section for YA/Teen collection (with casual seating)
D. Board books on corner unit of Circ desk (?)

Other:

Need to find out timeline for Apple Computers with cataloging software - when will they be installed?

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 6: 1/16/2018

1. Shelf read 581-597.98

2. Created Ref/bio/autobiography corner

3. Moved in 2 more nf bookshelf units - to allow for better spacing and alleviate overcrowding.

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 5:1/12/2018

Nebinger School Library: Shelf Reading continued: NF 330-579. Sounds impressive until you learn that there are no 400s (language) in this collection.

Also, re-located the small collection of Professional Development NF to a spot behind the Circulation Desk for now.

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 4:1/11/2018

Shelf Reading at NF 322 continues. I had to move in an additional empty bookshelf, because the non-fiction shelves are so full that there is no way to leave a little room for growth, i.e. a little space at the end of each shelf. This means that the non-fiction section will now wrap around into the Early Reader area. I have permission to rearrange the shelving as needed, so I may do a little of that tomorrow.

I also rearranged the circulation desk components. Now there is space for the return bin unit. This may not work as the final configuration, since this wall has no electrical outlet to support the computer for the circulation desk.

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 3:1/10/2018

Today's To Do List:

1. Met with Debbie S. (Nebinger Friends) and Abby (Nebinger H&S/Volunteer Coordinator) re:
a. plan of action:
  i. shelf read
 ii. catalog
iii. weed

b. Follett Destiny catalaloging computers are not installed yet. Bruce will be back from vacation next week, hopefully installation will happen after that.

c. Shelf Read Biography (Debbie S.), Shelf Read Autobiography (me):

d. Shelf Read NF 000-332 (me)

e. Met Dr. Javier: Nebinger Science, STEM professor.

f. Met Mrs. M, Math teacher and After-School Games program coordinator.

g. To do: research elementary school library makerspace ideas and school public library decor ideas.

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :Day 2:1/9/2018

Today's To Do List:

1. Met Office staff (Miss Bradshaw), learned sign-in procedure
2. Met Reading Specialist (Terry)
3. Met Middle School teacher (name?)
4. Shelf-Read and straightened Reference Book Case

5. Shelf-Read and straightened "Early Reader Series for Classroom" shelf,  including Asian Studies section

6. Identified and sorted two biography bookcases: Easy Biography and Juvenile Biography

7. Took all "100 Book Challenge" baskets off floor and arranged on two desks.

8. Spoke with Matthew L. (Drexel Recruitment) re: student worker availability

Tomorrow: Shelf-read and straighten both Biography shelves.

Note: It does not appear that the two Apple computers with Follett Destiny cataloging software are programmed and in place as yet.

WI 2017-18 - INFO I699-001: Independent Study: Nebinger School :First Day: Mon., 1/8/2018

1. CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW/ICY CONDITIONS

The Story So Far:

November 2017: Independent Study Proposed and approved.

Sunday, December 3, 2017: George Nebinger Elementary School Library Day of Service:

9 AM - 1:30 PM

*Cleaned shelves

*Sorted paperbacks on spinner rack

*Removed 100 Books/100 Days books in baskets from library for placement in classrooms

Monday, December 4, 2017: Follet Destiny Training Session 9 AM - 12 Noon. 

*Rachel Robinson, WePAC

Nebinger Friends Goals/Job Description for Intern

The library has not been in use for many years and requires considerable
*organizing,
* labeling/scanning
* updating of its collection.

Additional support is needed in a number of areas to include:

· Library protocol development
· Survey development for students and Teachers on interests and trending favorites
· Book recommendations to reflect racial/ethic composition of student body
· Volunteer recruitment initiatives and development of an on-line volunteer scheduling system using an existing platform.
· Development of a volunteer training program
· Development of a student library orientation program
· Library décor (warm/welcoming) and signage
· Grade Group level program planning
· Direct engagement with students during soft opening of library and initial class sessions
· Other areas based upon interests and ideas of the Intern

MY AGENDA: 
A.. First steps:

1. Shelf read: 

Me.

*Drexel works study students

No.
*Penn work/study students?

-Not yet. (Ask Ancil)

*Nebinger Friends volunteers?

- Ask Debbie

2. Re-organize books:

*Board Books
*Easy Fiction
*Easy Chapter
*Easy Paperbacks
*other?
*Easy Series? (keep separate? shelf together?)

3. Weed Collection
*Budget for replenishment?

4. Catalog w/Follet Destiny
*WIll software be installed/live

- Ask Debbie, Rachel, Bruce, Ancil

*Drexel works study students? 

- No, only for days of service-type projects.
*Penn work/study students?

- Ask Ancil G. Also, Amey H. (Mondays and Fridays)

5. MLK ; Day of Service
*Is there a plan in place - No.
*Make one?

Unfortunately, the budget does not extend to keeping the school open for just the library at this time on this date.