High School Visit

Today 11/10/2011  I spent the day at Clarke Central High School.  I arrived at CCHS at 7:30 A.M. the library utlilizes early hours. The library consists of 2 full time librarians and 1 para-professional.  Many students who were at the library for the early session were checking out laptops to work on assignments or homework.  I assisted the librarian in checking in books. The Georgia High School graduation test was to be administered for the first 3 hours of school.  I helped the librarians prepare the main library area for the test. I helped put up cardboard dividers on the table and taped them down.  Once the test administration began I shadowed the librarian in the computer lab. We helped get the computer labs setup for more testing by making sure that there were enough chairs and that the computers were set up properly. We then fixed several computer helpdesk tickets that were out. I replaced a few ethernet cables.
      The CCHS Librarian also has an advisement group of students that she works with during the week. This week these students needed to be registered on Georgia411. I assisted students in logging in and filling out their information.  After the advisement period I assisted the LMS by processing a new book order. I was able to fulfill the requirement of  processing 5 books. The LMS also showed me how to create lists in Destiny. This is one of the most beneficial tools with Destiny!  I learned how you can create different book list for students. For example at CCHS there is a Zombi list, banned book list, African-American author list, etc..
     The 3 libraries I have worked in this semester are all distinctly different yet have some similarities. I had the opportunity to work with three outstanding Media Specialist. All libraries worked on an open schedule. In all three libraries there had to be shifting around of schedules to accommodate special events. CMS bookfair, blood drive at CFES and Graduation Testing at CCHS.   The LMS was the go to person for all things technology at all sites.
  Time Spent at High School visit 8 hours