I volunteered again today. The computer broke down. We had to check in and check out books the old fashioned way! By hand. Both administrators were in the library with our school librarian. The principal states the library could not be closed down. It had to be opened and allow children to take books home today for the weekend. The school had an obligation to meet. The computer needed an upgrade in software and hardware. Mr. IT came ad fixed the problem. While the librarian worked out the problems with the computer, I aided as a volunteer, in checking in and checking out books. When first grade sent their WHOLE BOX OF BOOKS with no library card! Sheesh... They had to be returned to the teacher to hold on. By the end if my time there today Mr. IT and the librarian had the computer worked out. YES!!!
What did I do?
• I helped organize and tidy up the shelves.
• I checked in books manually
• I checked out books manually
• I organized go back books by grade level or the Dewey decimal system.
• I kept the students focused, and in order while they waited their turn.
• I engaged the students in small talk while doing the clerical work.
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