Saturday, September 11, 2010

Library Orientations




Goodness, how time has been flying as I have been getting going with my new position. I can't say that I loved spending almost two weeks on textbooks, but it is basically behind me for the semester now. Hooray! And, I now have lots of ideas about what could be tweaked to streamline the process next time.

School has been in session for six days now, and I can already see what a very busy place my library is going to be. Students are pouring in to do homework, get books, and use the computers. I still have so much to learn, but, ready or not, I am starting my first 9th grade orientations on Monday. I'm using the same theme I tried in the "demo orientation" I created as part of my application process. I'll display an "iphone" with "apps" on it, describe an app representing a feature of the library, have students guess which app it is and what it's called, and then give more detail about each. Before we start the "game," I'll have them all write their response to "I wish the library would ..." and "My favorite book is ..." on a card.

The poster I created for the demo fell apart on me before I could get it lamenated, and I really wanted to put it up on the wall, so I recreated it as a single file I could get printed at Kinkos. You can see a copy at the top of this posting.

And, while it's not self-explanatory without my commentary, here's a link my presentation prezi.
I keep tweaking it, but I think it is basically done now. In any case, I have to move on since I have more prep to do for Monday! If anyone is interested in my script file, let me know. And, of course, send me any feedback on the graphics, flow, etc.

1 comment:

  1. Jane -- this is a fantastic way to do orientation! Wow!!
    I also did textbooks -- I hope you have some clerk help. It's so
    time-consuming.
    So glad you are back in the library!!

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