Giddy-Up!

We're back in the saddle again!  Well, we're almost to Labor Day with 2 weeks under our belt!

  This past spring Diana and I (plus other helpers  - Lori E., Kim B., and some volunteers) :)completed an inventory and weeding project of the elementary library collection.  I worked on the collection during June.  Many books were weeded due to age, non-use, and damage.  They were offered to the staff and then to the students.

  Much to my surprise, Trish informed me this fall that a new library automation system (Destiny) was purchased for the 2 school media centers!  What a relief!  I had started to notice some glitches.  I use Destiny at the school I'm shared with (WH) so this system is not new to me.  There were some problems at the beginning of the school year but things seem to be working now.

  Most of the elementary classes have been in to check out books.  It's always fun to see the new faces. I'm reminded of how fast children grow when I look at the familiar students.  My!  Some kids change over the summer!

  Over the summer I attended a class on the AEA 267's new resource called Mackin VIA.  It offers e-books for all students plus other valuable study-aid features.  Please contact me if you would like to know more about this resource. 

  STAFF: Diana Rodriguez is the library aide in the PK-6 LMC and Shirley McLaughlin is the supervising library aide in the 7-12 LMC building.  I will be in the district 1-2 times a week.

  Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions at Theresa.Reiter@bkcsd.org.

Until next time....  READ EVERY DAY!
Mrs. Reiter, B-K K-12 Teacher Librarian