Library Online

This week, I am having a few issues with this site! Images will not upload properly – so this post will have to be text only until I have managed to find the solution.

Visiting other school libraries

I have been asking around for suitable libraries to visit in order to gather as many ideas as possible. Last week, I began to compile a “wish list” so that I could clarify my thinking about the new library. I have now contacted a range of colleagues and have some visits in the pipeline.

Library design

There are a lot of library designers and furniture suppliers out there and I have been in touch with quite a few to ask if they can send pictures of their designs. I am planning a display for the Library that we can use during Open Morning and also to inspire the students and staff.

written by Mrs Robinson \\ tags: design, development, libraries, Open_Morning

The stock-take was completed last week and an Initial Assessment Report on the Library was sent to the Headmaster and my Line Manager, Mr Haddon. This will enable us to have a baseline against which to measure the future development of the Library.

This week, I am continuing with the following things:

• Assessing and weeding all stock
• Cleaning, repairing and re-cataloguing remaining stock
• Designing and printing new guiding and signage
• Beginning to plan displays – particularly with Open Morning in mind
• Getting to know staff and pupils
• Developing the Library Online Website

The Library is now open at lunchtimes as well as after school for all pupils – see previous post. A small collection of magazines has been started. I am also planning how to involve the pupils as Library Helpers – note not Librarians!

Now, I also have to think about how to promote the services of the Library and especially this website – more on that soon!

written by Mrs Robinson \\ tags: cataloguing, development, displays, guiding, Library_Helpers, Open_Morning, pupils, resources, signage, staff, stock-taking, weeding