2012-13+Posting+Archive


 * // May 15 - 30, 2013 (Final due date for all books May 30th) //**

>> Library >> promotion >> Monitor Ads
 * Share this link with your friends! **Volunteer Applications -** if you wish to volunteer next year, please fill out an application and submit to a T-L (teacher-librarian) by **June 13, 2013.**
 * Update this spreadsheet with the numbers in this album
 * edit the June EHSSLibTV prezi by using Earl Haig and days of significance calender
 * log in using ehlv@gmail.com account (ask exec or TL for password)
 * Add the info from [|this posting] (include image) for the EHSSLibTV - folder located on the right circ computer desktop
 * Library >> EHSSLibTV
 * Create a monitor flag that informs students to use the **NEW user/pass** for the Eduref e-books. See this sample.
 * Create a monitor flag that informs students to use the **NEW user/pass** for the Eduref e-books. See this sample.
 * ** May 15 ** update shelfari with books from new book shelf ** . **
 * see below for last books added


 * // May 2 - 15, 2013 (Asian Heritage Month) //**


 * ** May 1 and May 15 ** update shelfari with books from new book shelf ** . **
 * Last 3 books on May 1st are When She Was Queen, Deafening and the Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry
 * Students have been given overdue fine slips ** and they will be coming to pay fines. **
 * Remind students that they will not receive their year book.
 * If you are unsure ** about how to do this, ** **find a Teacher-Librarian****. If the slip says "overdue still out", the charge may be $0.00. This doesn't mean there is no cost, it simply means the cost cannot be calculated until the item is returned. Please ask the student to return the overdue item.

=//Poster for White Pine Voting//=

=// Apr. 15 - 26, 2013 //= **Note that** Students have been given overdue fine slips **and they will be coming to pay fines.** If you are unsure **about how to do this,** find a Teacher-Librarian**. If the slip says "overdue still out", the charge may be $0.00. This doesn't mean there is no cost, it simply means the cost cannot be calculated until the item is returned. Please ask the student to return the overdue item.

Thursday April 18th after school


=// Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2013 //=

=// Feb 19 - Feb 22, 2013 //= =// Feb 4 - 18, 2013 //= Please contribute to the powerpoint by gathering images (see instructions below)
 * // Tasks: //**
 * create monitor flag for new LGBT keyword search, add related databases
 * ==== Please stamp all 3-week loans' due date as ** March 18 ** (because of March break) ====
 * Help us work on the March powerpoint for EHSSLibTV (saved on the right circ computer:
 * desktop >> library >> promotions
 * C:\Documents and Settings\0430gl\Desktop\Library\EHSSLibTV\1303 march
 * // Tasks: //**

Progress:
 * 3:30pm Tues Feb 5, right computer: AL created folder with images for V-day, Lunar New Year


 * **EHSSLibTV: **try creating a powerpoint or prezi for EHSSLibTV to help us promote the items below. Be sure to save your powerpoint to the desktop under Library Folder >> EHSSLibTV >> February
 * **BOOK displays **
 * a) **Make a booklist**: make a list of the titles & authors of the books from: our **Display Tables** (check front of library and reference shelves)//,// look at the **Days of Significance Calendar** calendar for current events (e.g., Black History Month, Lunar New Year). We may already have created a list here.
 * b) **Collect Book cover images:** find the cover images of these books on the net (e.g., through Google images, amazon, chapters.ca etc.). Save these to a folder on the destop: Library >> create subfolder "Black History Month" or whatever powerpoint/prezi section you're working on.
 * **Library Events** ask a Teacher-Librarian:
 * Wed. February 27: TEDtalks - use images from the speaker list and create blurbs on each speaker - our school is only doing the speakers from 11am (our time),

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 * //Jan 7 - 18, 2013 //**
 * //Tasks: //**
 * //Easybib monitor flags //**
 * Please create and get these posted
 * click here for poster sample note that coupon code //car_ _ di_ _ 2 _ _ _// is **all one word**
 * click here for monitor flag template
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Ready to print monitor flag:**
 * //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">White Pine promos: //**
 * Edit this sign to say: "read 5 of us by April to be eligible to vote on the White Pine Award Winner! (keep book covers and add any appropriate signs - perhaps a ballot box with check mark?)
 * Replace current white pine sign
 * Create a sign (perhaps edit above) that reminds students of the QR codes and the discussion - consult TL for a possible prize for most number of discussion participation
 * Design monitor flags promoting the reading of 5 White Pine books and each title (one book per flag or ...?)

- Log into Prezi with your own account, and click on the link below to edit our What's Happening. Prezi (change monthly).
 * Update What's Happening Prezi for January 2013**
 * Slides:
 * Welcome to the EHSS Library Learning Commons
 * Pictures of TLs
 * Visit and bookmark earlhaig.ca/library (screen cap of library homepage)
 * Attention Staff! This Friday December 7th from 9 to 10:30 am visit the library and select some books for holiday reading.
 * Features of website (subject related resources, databases, handouts for lessons, place to check when library is closed)
 * Find us on facebook! (screencap of EHSS Library facebook page)
 * Check out our NEW books!
 * [[file:New Aquisitions 2011.xls]]
 * New in Fiction
 * New in NonFiction
 * UPCOMING EVENTS (don't miss...)
 * DID YOU KNOW? (services offered by library: photocopying)
 * Rules Reminders (e.g., do not put any garbage in the recycling bins)
 * Electronic Resource of the Week
 * Print Resource of the Week
 * Featured Club/Council
 * Featured Teacher
 * Volunteer of the month
 * Website of the month (great research resource to share)

Welcome back, volunteers!
 * Jan. 7th, 2013**

Thanks again for all your hard work in 2012. We look forward to working with you in 2013.

Some reminders:
 * Always check the **Task Checklist** on the left column when you start your shift to review tasks
 * Attention morning volunteers. Please begin your shift at 8:30am. If the door's locked, please knock.
 * Attention afterschool volunteers: please report to the library at 3:30pm (to 3:45pm).

//Teacher-Librarians,// //Ms. Figliano, Mr. Kopyto, Mr. Go, Mr. Pagnotta, Ms. Phillips//

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Have a happy, safe, and restful holiday. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">See you in 2013!

//<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">EHSS Library Teacher-Librarians //

Click on this link from each computer in the lab (Please type in which computer you tested_
 * Wed. Dec. 19, 2012 **

Edit our What's Happening. Prezi (change monthly)
 * Wed. Nov. 28, 2012 **
 * Slides:
 * Welcome to the EHSS Library Learning Commons
 * Pictures of TLs
 * Visit and bookmark earlhaig.ca/library (screen cap of library homepage)
 * Attention Staff! This Friday December 7th from 9 to 10:30 am visit the library and select some books for holiday reading.
 * Features of website (subject related resources, databases, handouts for lessons, place to check when library is closed)
 * Find us on facebook! (screencap of EHSS Library facebook page)
 * Check out our NEW books!
 * [[file:New Aquisitions 2011.xls]]
 * New in Fiction
 * New in NonFiction
 * UPCOMING EVENTS (don't miss...)
 * DID YOU KNOW? (services offered by library: photocopying)
 * Rules Reminders (e.g., do not put any garbage in the recycling bins)
 * Electronic Resource of the Week
 * Print Resource of the Week
 * Featured Club/Council
 * Featured Teacher
 * Volunteer of the month
 * Website of the month (great research resource to share)


 * Nov. 30th, 2012 **

From ** Dec. 3 to Dec. 17, ** stamp all green cards with due date: Jan 7 2013.
 * Important Reminder re: Due Date stamp cards **

Starting **Dec. 17 to Dec. 21**, stamp all yellow cards with due date: Jan 7 2013.

// Check out the new volunteer video and review some skills... // media type="youtube" key="B-UDyY2xHxo" height="184" width="336" align="left" Thanks to Paula and Jenny for helping to create this. Click here for the full sized version.


 * Tasks to complete Nov. 2012 **
 * ** Create Easybib signs and [[file:ehsslibraryvolunteers/comp screen ad template - portrait.doc|monitor flags]] (use[[file:comp screen ad template - CDNPOV.doc| the template]]) **




 * ** White Pine promotions **

a) Review the details of each book for 2013 b) Click here to help us edit
 * #1. White Pine Prezi for the HaigLibTV **

a) Review the White Pine 2013 details b) Create your own using
 * #2. White Pine Monitor Flags **

a) update the doc for 2012-13 b) proof read pdf to be posted on library site:
 * #3. Update Magazine Stand on blog **

=**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Volunteer Hour Log **=
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Please enter the date as "oct 11" not "10/11/12"
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">If your hours are not properly entered (ie: 40.3984124824 or 40 minutes or 40@^*~) they **WILL NOT** be credited to you. For those who have made 'mistakes' in this so far, I've corrected your entries. I will not do that in the future
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">In general, just please make sure you follow instructions

=**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Library Volunteer Encyclopedia is now up **= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">If you need to review any of the duties of volunteers please check this document. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">CLICK HERE TO VIEW

=**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">To anyone who has a spare: **= <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Library is in need of volunteers **D1 P4** and **D2 P4**!

If you know anyone who has a spare during these periods and would like some volunteer hours, tell them to talk to a teacher librarian.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">All Returning Volunteers: **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Be advised that mandatory returning volunteer testing will occur this Friday Septmber 14th. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">It will just be a quick assessment of your skills to determine whether you understand how <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">to do basic library tasks. If you are unable to attend, the contingency date is Monday the 17th.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Volunteer Hours are now recorded electronically **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">CLICK HERE TO RECORD YOUR HOURS <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">This form also opens automatically when Chrome is started. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">*If your name is not on the list or spelled incorrectly please email ehlibraryvolunteers@gmail.com*


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">New Volunteer Applications DUE Tuesday, September 18, 2012 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Returning Volunteer Applications DUE Thursday, September 13, 2012 **

** Thursday June 21st: Library Volunteer Exec Turnover meeting. **
- sign up and review wiki for basic tasks - consider some ideas for 2012-13!

- stick on barcodes, cut velcro squares (for after lamination)
 * Year-end tasks: **
 * - finish comp lab flags ** :

- ** Create how-to posters ** : (How to use the photocopier, how to ...) -. - ** shelf read ** (please tidy up shelves espl. in Young Adult, Sci-fi, Non-Fiction; make sure books are either in dewey decimal order or alphabetical); see zero checkout list for weeding - **deletions**: a) scan barcode into word file (< 120619-deletions.doc> saved in files) b) use permanent marker to strike out: spine label, pocket label, and stamp as TDSB deletion


 * [[image:ehsslibraryvolunteers/thank-you-languages-hcjb-global.jpg align="left"]]Monday June 4th: Appreciation Party! **
 * Thank you for all your hard work over the year. The Teacher-Librarians could not have done all we have done this year without you. **

**May 23-June 11**

- design a new monitor flag, showcasing our services. - design a new Logo for the library - **Create powerpoint** presentations showcasing various library services (see left panel under promotions) for monitor in foyer
 * Goals for these weeks: **
 * - outstanding books/fines ** list posted. Please spread the word (facebook, verbal etc.).
 * - Shelfari account: ** which new books should we promote? click here to add to this list

- **check computer serials** are accurate on master list - **check ESLC inventions folders** match master copies in binder - **clear** all display books

- Display Table 2 - New Arrivals (Manga, Graphic Novels) - Display material (signage and pulled books) for June.
 * Pride Week (Toronto)
 * National Aboriginal Day (Canada, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit)
 * World Environment Day (UN)
 * Summer Solstice/Litha
 * World Day Against Child Labour (UN/ILO)
 * World Refugee Day (UN)
 * Saint Jean - Baptiste Day (Quebec)
 * International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (UN)

**April 10 to April 24** - Display material (signage and pulled books) have been already prepared for May displays and placed aside behind the circulation desk. __ Create: __ - Display Table 1 - Asian Heritage - Display Table 2 - Extension of Asian Heritage - "From Asia to Canada" - Display Table 3 - Days of Significance for Month of May; includes posters: - Display #4 - Shelf Reference Area
 * Goals for these weeks: **
 * 1) International Family
 * 2) Mental Health Week
 * 3) Buddha day

**April 10 to April 24**
 * Goals for these weeks: **

- create posters for poetry month, and Dr.Samantha Nutt - move display for Pierre Berton to the left reference shelf - gather books for Poetry Month >> research names of poets or just use keywords like "poets", "poetry", "Canadian poetry" >> see a list of poets here - Atwood, Ondaatje, Borson, Alland, Gilbert, Wah (Fred), Arima, >> use these names and search our library catalogue for titles and dewey numbers to add to our "books to pull" list for April. >>and May display: Asian heritage month, Victoria Day, Buddha Day, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Shauvot (Judaism)

**Mar. 26 to April 7**
 * Goals for these weeks: **

- shelf read and change the end of shelf-selections - review the April calendar of Days of Significance - create posters for April display: Easter, Passover, Day of Pink (Apr. 11) - Pierre Berton Awards - create a list of books to pull (see display books to pull on left panel) - Create new power-point, advertising resources (see Monitor ads) **-** Create subject-focused posters advertising resources specific to subjects (science, english, civics, SAP, law) - (see Monitor ads)

- subject-based displays (prep for Gr. 11 English Exam - on essay analysis, science fair), Pierre Berton awards - Work on last **Monitor Ad**: **issues** based ( Canadian Points of View, SIRS, Opposing View Points) >> get ad printed in colour (ask teacher) **done:** >> laminate and trim, bubble-tape to monitor flags **done:** >> rearrange monitor flags to alternate between website, encyclopedias, literary resources, and issues-based.
 * - Mar. 31: ** change display tables for April days of significance (see display books to pull on left panel)

- review the April calendar of Days of Significance - create a list of books to pull - create a dewey legend for dictionaries (e.g., English-423 OXF) - see the example posted on the dictionaries section
 * February 23- March 2, 2012 **
 * Goals for this week: **

- edit above document, making it "student friendly" - highlight the idea of author biographies, articles by themes, literary timelines, plot summaries, essays from scholarly journals. - create a similar monitor ad to advertise our Issues Research databases: - SIRS Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, Canadian Points of View **Features to highlight**: essays on current issues, Canadian news archives, - use awesome camerashot on Chrome to take snapshots of various parts of the webpage, logos, etc. - include the username and password for each service in the ad (see agenda or ask Teacher-Librarian)

- Create a monitor ad that advertises SIRS, Opposing Viewpoints, and Canadian Points of View NB: **there have been a rash of cases of students who have books signed out to them that do not belong to them. If a student does NOT have a** student card or photo ID (double check the name against our system), **please insist that they** see a teacher-librarian to sign out a computer or take out a book**.**

February Goals **[Jan 30, 2012]** Ongoing tasks: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">#3. Shelf-read your section (according to the bay number at the very top of the shelf bay) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">#4. Create March book display:
 * #1. Please check the ** //Task Checklist// ** link on the left panel for tasks for your shift
 * 1) 2. S <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">helve books (remember that White Pine 2011 books go in the library office)
 * a) Review the basics on how to build ** Displays ** (also on left panel)
 * b) Start by reviewing the March calendar on the //**Days of Significance Calendar**// (also on left panel)
 * c) Add to the [|Display Books List] by clicking the "Display Books to Pull" on the left panel

**Library Events to Promote:** **File Not Found**
 * **Feb. 29th, all day** TEDxLive @EHSS -
 * **March 7th, P5**: Lesley Anne Cowan, author of White Pine nominee, //Something Wicked//
 * see files and search for

**Other tasks:**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Check paper levels in printers and photocopier
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">**Weekly**: change quotation on whiteboard (see suggestions here)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">**Monthly**: change display tables, posters and signs in comp lab - promoting our various library services (also on left panel)


 * **When's your birthday?** Click here and enter it so we can celebrate your day.
 * ** New EHSSLibTV**: Rolling powerpoint (things to advertise: White Pine books, new acquisitions, reference materials and databases) click here for the project.
 * ** Display Table #2 ** : TED talks - we're hosting on Feb. 29th!
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Promotions: <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NEW <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer Monitor blue-flag ads: **earlhaig.ca website (features, information - closing times, writing contests, literary events at Haig and in the community). See promotions for more on the project.

= **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Please continue to volunteer during the January exam period. Grade 12 students please find a replacement if you can.// ** =

Happy New Year and welcome back EHSS Library Volunteers! Hope you had a restful holiday. Please forward this site to other volunteers and review at the **start of your shift**. Continue to promote the **White Pine Reading** program with our patrons and check below for tasks to complete. Please bookmark this page at home.
 * Happy 2012 ** [Jan. 9th, 2012]


 * Ongoing tasks: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">shelve books (remember that White Pine 2011 books go in the library office)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">shelf-read your section (according to the bay number at the very top of the shelf bay)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">create the next month's book display
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Check paper levels in printers and photocopier
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">**Weekly**: change quotation on whiteboard (see suggestions here)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">**Monthly**: change display tables, posters in comp lab

> Focus on Creative List of writing contests (such as the Write Across Ontario contest)
 * January 2012 goals. **
 * New EHSSLibTV : Rolling powerpoint (things to advertise: White Pine books, new acquisitions, reference materials and databases) click here for the project.
 * ** February Display **: February Days of Significance - see **Displays** link on left panel menu
 * ===Display Table #2: Creative writing===
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer Lab Display Poster: **earlhaig.ca website (features, information - closing times, writing contests, literary events at Haig and in the community, reseach
 * If anyone would like to help Mr. Go maintain this blog, please let him know or email speeritual [at] gmail.com

** December goals ** [Dec. 14, 2011] **To do:**
 * ☺** Displays **: Holiday Reads, January DOS; focus on Graphic Novels?
 * ☺ January Days of Significance **
 * ☺ Graphic Novel showcase ** (to compliment Mr. Kopyto's workshop with the ETS4U course)

**Completed:** ☺ ** Holiday Reads **(staff and students can select from our most recent titles to read over the holidays).
 * Thanks Ms. Mandarano! **

Review the basics on how to build a Library Display here: Click here for more info.
 * Goals for these weeks: **