Library students are indispensable to the smooth operation of our high school library. There are a number of duties that need to be performed on a regular basis in order to keep the library functioning efficiently.

·         As soon as a library student reports to class, (s)he needs to perform the following daily duties in this order. 

·         You will lose points from your daily grade if you do NOT take care of these important tasks in this order.

1. Greet Mrs. Leivas and your fellow student(s).
     Spend 5-10 minutes (as needed) in computer lab, circulation desk area and library
        a.   Check to see what classes are scheduled. Record names (or check to see if recorded)  on blue and gold lab posters
        b.  Throw away/put away items that don't belong in lab.
        b.  Push in chairs.  The lab/library should look neat, clean and ready to publish in a library magazine.
        c.  Check and make sure every computer has a mouse, pad, chair.
        d.  Collect any headphones, books or any other items that are laying around the lab/library and put in proper locations.
        e.  Fill printer with paper and clean papers around printer area.
2. If the library is QUIET and you can concentrate, read for 20 minutes. 
   
3. Shelf a minimum of 5 books UNLESS directed otherwise by Mrs. Leivas  PLEASE!!! 
   
4. Work in your shelf project area for approximately 10-20 minutes
   
5. Circulation duties:  Check in any books returned. 
   
6. Check books out/renew books to students as needed. This duty is priority over all others.
    
7. Answer phone as needed.  Please say, "Library Student, how may I help you?"
   
8. Work on your journal and/or your literature review.
   
9. Review the LIS Goals (you need to learn the associated skills by the end of the quarter)
   
    
10. Check the student work area and clipboard to see if there are any tasks that need to be completed. 
       Ask Mrs. Leivas what you can do.
    
11. Be prepared to help students, teachers, or Mrs. Leivas.  These requests always supersede any other work.
     
12. You are dismissed from class by Mrs. Leivas, NOT the bell.  Always remember to say goodbye to your teacher(s).