Program - Orientation - Rules of Behavior - School Library Monthly Activity Calendar

Sep 26, 2026

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Library media center orientation guidance outlining five core learning areas: rules and routines, locating resources, careful handling, choosing books, and building a positive view of the library as a learning place. Provides teacher and aide roles in modeling and discussing expectations, plus specific orientation checklists covering entering, circulation procedures, shelving, access times, and library policies. Includes a monthly activity calendar listing events and resources for August through December.

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Pages13

Reading Time5 min

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Orientation

Rules and Routines

Policies

Careful Handling of Books and Other Resources

Locating and Selecting Resources

Becoming a Frequent Library User

School Library Monthly Activity Calendar

V 􀁁Program 􀁀 􀀭 Orientation 􀀭 Rules of behavior 􀀭 school library monthly activity calendar 􀀭 caldecott medal books 􀀭 newbery medal books 􀀭 library visitation schedule template ORIENTATION During their first visits to the library media center each year, students need an orientation that covers five major areas: 􀁸 Learning rules and routines 􀁸 Locating areas and resources 􀁸 Practicing careful handling of materials 􀁸 Learning how to select a book to read 􀁸 Learning that the library media center is a good place to be The library leadership team decides on the rules and routines. Rules should be brief and stated positively. They should be discussed, modeled, and reviewed until they are second nature. Routines should be clear and should allow for students to take as much responsibility for the circulation of the books as possible. Teachers, with assistance from the Elementary Library Aide, teach and model for students the rules and routines. These and other concepts are introduced by sharing books with students to arouse their interest in reading and to set the stage for further instruction. Teachers emphasize the responsibility that students acquire when they borrow an item from the library media center. They may show students a book that has been badly damaged to demonstrate proper care and handling. They may devise activities that get students actively involved in role playing routines or in going on scavenger or treasure hunts to discover where resources are located. The key points for teachers to cover in orientation sessions are listed below: Rules and Routines 1. How to enter. 2. Where to sit. 3. Review of behavior standards, stated positively. 4. Where to get and return shelf markers. 5. Checking books in. 6. Placing books for reshelving. 7. Using a shelf marker. 8. Checking books out. 9. Where to put books that are damaged or that need a new circulation card typed. 10. How to leave the shelves. 11. How to leave tables and chairs. 12. How to line up to leave. 13. Library media center access times. Policies 1. Borrowing responsibilities. 2. How to reserve a book. (Optional) 3. Borrowing privileges. 4. Date due. 5. Policies regarding lost or damaged books. 6. Taking the library media center pledge. (Optional) Careful Handling of Books and Other Resources 1. How to open a new book. 2. How to hold a book when reading. 3. How to turn pages carefully from the top. 4. How and when to use shelf markers. 5. How to carry a book. 6. How to protect books from damage on the trip to and from home and at school. 7. Ways to remember to return the books on time. 8. Why it matters that books are returned on time. Locating and Selecting Resources 1. Reading signs and labels. 2. Noting bulletin boards and displays. 3. Exploring to discover the general locations of resources. 4. How to select a book. Becoming a Frequent Library User Students need to feel welcome in the school library media center whether they come on their own, with their parents, or with their class. The positive experiences and interactions that develop over time will nurture students and help them to become avid, capable readers, and self-motivated life-long learners. Revised 9/2013 VYM SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTHLY ACTIVITY CALENDAR | Month | Event | Resources & Activities | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | August | Begin Orientations | Ready the library for classes. Prepare handouts – policies & procedures, orientation materials, class scheduling procedures, etc. | | | September | Back to School Night
Library Card sign-up Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Constitution Day
Banned Books Week: Celebrate Freedom to Read (last week September) | Have handouts of policies and procedures available if the library will be open for visits.
Partner with the local public library to promote public library cards, visits and usage with every class visit and through the wee

FAQs

What five major areas should be covered during annual library media center orientation?

Orientation should cover learning rules and routines, locating areas and resources, practicing careful handling of materials, learning how to select a book to read, and learning that the library media center is a good place to be.

What should teachers include in the orientation sessions under “Rules and Routines”?

Teachers should cover how to enter, where to sit, behavior standards, how to get and return shelf markers, checking books in and out, reshelving, using shelf markers, handling damaged books, leaving shelves/tables/chairs, lining up to leave, and library access times.

What does the document recommend for encouraging frequent library use?

Students should feel welcome when visiting alone, with parents, or with class. Positive experiences and interactions over time should help them become avid, capable readers and self-motivated lifelong learners.

Sep 26, 2026

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