Library+&+Technology+Classes

=**Library Classes ** = =** Library books are checked out for only one week and are due back each week the day of IMC class. ** = During their classes, students in K, 1st, and 2nd grades will:
 * Learn proper library conduct and care of books
 * Listen to read and discuss books
 * Learn vocabulary associated with the library and books
 * Select books to checkout and take home

During their classes, students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th will:
 *  Review proper l ibrary conduct and care of books
 * Discuss the sections of the library and types of books housed there
 * Learn to use the library computer catalog to search for materials
 * Learn how to use reference materials
 * Select books to checkout and take home

=Technology Classes = Students in 1st through 5th grade have computer classes with the library media specialist one half hour per week. These classes are held in the computer lab. Students also use the lab with their classroom teachers. Students learn 21st Century technology skills, computer fundamentals, keyboarding, and internet searching. They also learn to use software programs and web 2.0 tools to be productive and collaborative learners.

==**Philosophy ** ==

The goal of the library media center at Walker School is to promote success for teachers, students and parents by providing accurate information delivered through appropriate materials and technology in a timely and user-friendly manner. Mr. Scheiber works to provide the assistance and instruction necessary for staff and students to use, understand and apply information that is available in the school library, our public libraries and on the internet.

The Walker School Library has a diverse collection of over 12,000 titles. We have a primary collection for youngsters in Kindergarten through second grade and an upper elementary collection for our third through fifth graders. Both collections include fiction, nonfiction, audio books, and an expanding reference section that includes several online subscriptions including BrainPOP, BrainPOP Junior, Discovery Education, Tumble Books, etc.

Walker students, teachers and staff check out books through the automated checkout system. Each K-5th grade student at Walker will visit the IMC at least once a week with their class for book checkout. Youngsters in grades Kindergarten through third meet with Mr. Scheiber to learn about books and authors, how to use the online card catalog, and how to find specific information quickly and efficiently. These skills are developed and reinforced in grades 4th through 5th.

Walker's IMC averages a checkout rate of about 2,700 items per month. That means the library circulates about 24,000 items during the school year. We have an excellent return rate at Walker as well. Each item has an average value of about $16.00. This means our IMC circulates over $384,000.00 worth of items in one school year or an average of $2,130.00 in items per school day.

Mr. Scheiber is responsible for making thoughtful expenditures on books, audio visual aides, periodicals and computer software and supplies that are necessary to support student learning. He evaluates materials and technologies, makes recommendations for purchase and use, implements the Information Skills Standards that have been adopted by the Board of Education, plans school staff development, and evaluates program strategies as they affect student success.