Megan Anderson, Crystal Cunningham, and Jona Gaskin

Circulation Policy:
Circulation Procedures:
Students:
Students may visit the media center throughout the school day to check out materials. Students
may check out one book at a time. Books may be kept for a two-week period. If the student
requests, the book may be renewed for an additional two weeks.

Students will attend an orientation session during the first three weeks of school. They will begin
to check out books after their orientation. They may check out books from any section of the
media center, except the reference and professional section.

Although most reference material may not be checked out, they are available at all times in the
media center for reference purposes. Students may come at any time during the instructional
day and gather information fro these sources.

Book Return
Students may return books anytime during the instructional day. The student is advised to keep
the book for at least one overnight period.

The circulation policy does not address the needs of the 21st century learner exactly. Although
students are allowed to access the library at any time during the instructional day, students are
only permitted to check out one book per visit for only two weeks. To modify this policy, it would
be beneficial to allow students the opportunity to check out as many books as they needed to
meet their own personal need. Furthermore, students are not allowed to check out reference or
professional material from a specific section. All materials should be accessible to students,
therefore the policy should allow students to check out whatever resource they needed. On the
media center homepage, the media specialist should include free reference sources for
students to be able to access as well. Nowhere in the policy does it state that students are
allowed to bring their own device or technology into the building; however simply allowing them
to bring their own technology gives each student access to all of the materials that they would
need. Students are not allowed to borrow any type of technology from the media center, and are
only allowed to use the desktop computers that are located in the media center. There are no
ebooks downloaded at Glennville Elementary School.

The circulation policy does not consider different grade levels within the policy, meaning that the
needs of each of the different levels of students and curricula levels are not being met. The
policy should include general statements that allow lower ability level readers the opportunity to
check out more books, because the lower level books are extremely short and less time
consuming. This policy change in policy would also help parents, with younger readers
especially, because of the option to check out more than two books a week. Staff was
mentioned in the policy regarding the usage of the Ellison Machine, Laminator, and Closed
Circuit Television. As stated in the Handbook, laminating is to be done by only the media
specialist, to avoid using excess amounts of film. Teachers are also provided with specific
instructions on how to use the Ellison Machine to ensure machine durability.
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The policy describes privileges, responsibilities, and consequences very well; almost to a
negative aspect. Students are allowed to use computers, references, electronic mail, and
internet within the school building; however there are not many other privileges described. The
responsibility of each student is in regards to the return date, computer usage, and proper
internet usage. As for the consequences, if students do not comply with the Internet Appropriate
Use Regulations they will be given suspension of access of those privileges. Inability to follow
the procedures could also lead to suspension or expulsion, or if a breach of federal law, criminal
prosecution. If materials are overdue, lost or damaged the students will be charged based on
the media specialists judgement.

Scheduling:
Hours of Operation:
The media center is never closed during school hours. The media center is officially open at
7:30 AM until 3:30 PM for teachers. Students may use the library any time during the
instructional day (8:00 AM until 2:30 PM).

The media center is stated to be open during all hours of the instructional day, from 7:30 AM
until 3:30 PM for teachers, and 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM for students. The media center operates
under a fixed schedule. This policy needs to be changed, because homeroom starts at 7:30 AM,
and students should be given every accessible amount of time possible to access the library.
When time permits in class, teachers send students to the library to obtain a new book. Their
agenda is their pass, with a bar code individualize to their person on the back of the agenda.
The students scan the barcode on the back of their agenda, and then on the back of the book to
check out the book they want. The hours are definitely fixed, with the media specialists lunch
time taken inside the media center. Also, teachers should be able to access the library
resources, no matter the time, due to their complex schedules.

Services:
The Glennville Elementary library has a long way to go when it comes to addressing the needs
of the 21st-century library and its learners. It does not have a parent page at all. The
information did not discuss students bringing their own technology devices to school, the use of
web 2.0 technologies, or services for parents which are all part of what a 21st-century library
needs to aid in the learning of the 21st-century learner.

There are several services that the library offers students. The first service is book checkout and
students are allowed to check out one book at a time. Students are not allowed to check out
books from the reference or professional sections. Students are also allowed to use the
reference section at all times for references purposes. The next, service that the library offers
students is the use of computers. Students have access to the following on the computer,
BookSys checkout system, the Internet, and all applications in the application launcher. These
resources are always available to students on a first come first serve basis. The next, service
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that the library offers students is the Accelerated Reader program. Students are allowed to
check out one AR book at a time. Students earn points by testing on their AR books that they
have read. Students should keep an 85% or better average and strive to meet their goals.
Students that meet their AR Goal will participate in an AR reward at the end of each 9 weeks.
The final, service that the media center offers students is a Symbaloo page. On this page,
students have access to several websites. Web sites are listed below.
Discovery Kids
Scholastic
AR Book Finder
Kahoot
Between the Lions
Disney Junior
FunBrain
coolmath.com
Brainpop and Brainpop Jr
Study Island
Fact Monster
StarFall
Nick Jr
Hooda Math
Several online books

To improve, a policy for students should be implemented so that students can bring in their own
technology device so that their instructional activities can be enhanced. Students would be
allowed to bring their own personal devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) to class.
Adopting Gwinnett Countys School policy for BYOD way be wise.
http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/wcm/connect/693de9ef-8532-404b-b535-
f1115a68051f/BYOD-Device-Flyer-9-16.pdf?MOD=AJPERES .
Students should be taught and encouraged to use some of the Web 2.0 technologies that are
available, such as Little Bird Tales and Boom Writer. These Web 2.0 tools would enhance
students learning and keep them actively engaged.

There are several services that the library offer teachers as well. The media center is open to
teachers at 7:30 until 3:30. The first, service is book checkouts. Teachers are allowed to check
out books or instructional materials to aid in their instruction within the classroom. Teachers also
have access to instructional materials that they may need from the library. The next, service that
the library offers teachers is the use of the computers and printers within the library. These
computers are available throughout the day and they are for instructional use. The next, service
that the library offers to their teachers is the use of the computer labs and mobile labs that are in
the school. The final, service that is available to teachers is laminating. It is available for
teachers each school day and it is done by the media specialist or the media specialist clerk.
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The Empowering Learners textbook states that a 21st-century library should create
opportunities that involve parents, caregivers and other family members in reading. This library
does not address any of these services that are available to parents or diverse patrons.
There are some schools that offer services to parents and offer the 21st century learner a library
that address their needs. Grand View Elementary School in Manhattan Beach, California is an
excellent example of a 21st century library Listed on their website is a parents page that has a
list of resources for students. This school offered opportunities that involved parents, caregivers
and other family members in reading. The Glennville Elementary media center could use this
model to help with addressing the needs of the 21st-century learners.
http://www.grandviewlibrary.info/for-parents.html. This school has created several opportunities
for parents. These opportunities include MBUSD Ed Tech Support, Read Aloud. Org, MBUSD
Makerspace, Read for the Record, Screen-Time Awareness, LA Times Reading by 9, Reading
Rocket, Book Crossing, Access Books, and Grades of Green. This school also has a list of
resources that parents may find useful for Common Core.

The policy does not state services provided for teachers and staff, such as professional
development. The Glennville Elementary School media center should provide a policy that
states how professional development will take place to assist the understanding of new
technologies, new programs, and websites that can and should be used to assist teaching and
learning. During this professional development, teachers should be encouraged to integrate
technology into their lessons, plan how to use specific programs within their own specific
curriculum, and how to efficiently coteach.

The policy does not state services that are provided to students in the media center. There is no
readers guidance within the library, aside from assistance selecting Accelerated Reader books.
The students are rarely ever sent to the library to complete research or for technical issues. The
media center desktops are used mainly to take Accelerated Reader tests. No statements are
made throughout the Handbook that state the ways in which the media center meets the needs
of all children, even children with disabilities. There are no programs or services that are stated
in the Handbook that provide assistance to student with special needs, English Language
Learners, or any other deficiency. A policy should be clearly written that provides the explanation
of services that are provided for staff and students.

Lastly, the media center handbook does not discuss how the services can also assist
community members. Although plenty of information is provided on the schools Symbaloo
account, community members may find it difficult to access what they really need.

Ethics and Legal Principles:

Fair Use/Copyright Compliance:
It is recognized that federal law makes it illegal to duplicate copyrighted materials
without authorization of the holder of the copyright, except for certain exempt purposes.
Severe penalties may be imposed for unauthorized copying or using conforms to the
fair use doctrine.
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Under the fair use doctrine, unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted materials is

permissible for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching,
scholarship or research. If duplicationg or changing a product is to fall within the
bounds of fair use, these four standards must be met for any of the foregoing
purposes:
A. THE PURPOSE AND CHARACTER OF THE USE. The use must be for such
purposes as teaching or scholarship and must be nonprofit.
B. THE NATURE OF THE COPYRIGHTED WORK. Staff may make single copies of
the following for use in research, instruction or preparation for teaching: book chapters;
articles from periodicals or newspapers; short stories, essays or poems; and charts,
graphs, diagrams, drawings, cartoons or pictures from books, periodicals, or
newspapers in accordance with these guidelines.
C. THE AMOUNT AND SUBSTANTIALITY OF THE PORTION USED. In most
circumstances, copying the whole of a work cannot be considered fair use; copying a
small portion may be if these guidelines are followed.
D. THE EFFECT OF THE USE UPON THE POTENTIAL MARKET FOR OR VALUE
OF THE COPYRIGHTED WORK. If resulting economic loss to the copyright holder can
be shown, even making a single copy of certain materials may be an infringement, and
making multiple copies presents the danger of greater penalties.

The Glennville Elementary school media center handbook does not have a section that
just focuses on Ethics and Legal principles. It does, however, cover some of the topics
throughout the different sections. In terms of addressing the needs of the 21 st century
library and its learners, this handbook does a fair job. There are certain areas such as
BYOT/D, Web 2.0 technologies, e-books, and creative commons that are not addressed
thoroughly if at all.

The copyright policy is included in the handbook. It addresses fair use and explains
what the school/ county will and will not be responsible for if there is ever a copyright
issue. It directly addresses what teachers can and cannot do, and what is considered
fair use. It does not specifically state if there is an annual procedure for reminding
teachers of their copyright responsibilities. To change this, the media specialist could
add a signature page that states that the policy has been read and understood, and that
it will be followed for the teachers to sign. This can be a form that has to be resigned
each year after the teachers have read over the copyright policy. Even more, a
professional development course can be taught annually to ensure teachers understand
the Creative Commons, to avoid it all together. Sometimes teachers sign paper work so
often; that even though they may not completely understand it they sign it anyway.
Having an annual course would assure that each educator was aware of the practice.
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There is no mention of what the copyright guidelines are for students. For example, it
explains what teachers can copy, reproduce, use, and etc., but it does not address this
for students. For example, if a student wants to include a song in a digital presentation,
or an excerpt from a book, the policy does not explain the guidelines that students
should follow to be in copyright compliance. In order to modify this, I would either have
certain sections of the policy say teacher/student where appropriate, or have a section
that addresses students directly.
There is a section in the handbook that covers computer and internet use and network
etiquette. In this section, proper use of the school internet and computers is addressed.
It is explained what teachers and students should and should not do on school
computers and/or the school network. The consequences for not following these rules
are also addressed. It is also explained that the Tattnall County School System attempts
to block material on the internet that is harmful to minors but that total restriction is
impossible. It goes on to say that students will be held responsible for their behavior in
accordance with school policy, Internet use acceptable policy, and administrative
guidelines. It also gives parents the opportunity to deny their child access to the Internet
during the school day by signing a waiver. In order to modify this, I would include
information about how I , as the media specialist, will make sure that students are being
taught how to be digitally responsible. I would even go as far as listing websites that can
be used at school or at home that teach students how to be responsible digital citizens.
Here are a few links to resources that can be used to teach digital citizenship:
https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/oversharing/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuHGBdnoEqU#action=share
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/

Sources:
1. http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/wcm/connect/693de9ef-8532-404b-b535-
f1115a68051f/BYOD-Device-Flyer-9-16.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

2. http://www.grandviewlibrary.info/for-parents.html.