Passive Programming in the Library Katherine Higginbottom Cedar
Ridge High School Slide 2 My original presentation did not include
the discussion of Passive Programming. Due to the fact that so much
of my programming IS passive programming, I decided to discuss the
concept. Slide 3 Passive programming offers the opportunity to
reach more patrons while expending less librarian energy. 2014
North Central Kansas Libraries System Slide 4 Each day, a student
stops by my library to sharpen his pencil. He claims, Your pencil
sharpener is better than anyone elses. Why is this important to me?
Slide 5 Because in 30 seconds or less, I can talk to this student
about What he is currently reading What he just finished reading
What new book I would recommend to him What books he would
recommend to others What does he plan on reading next What new
series has he discovered Slide 6 Slide 7 Near the copy machine, a
table supplied with paper, pencils, stapler, paperclips, pens,
markers, high-lighters, note cards, and sticky notes. Students are
welcome to take supplies as needed. To date, students have not
abused this privilege. Slide 8 Display announcements in or near the
library. Lunch menus, sports schedules, semester test schedules,
etc. Have copies available INSIDE the library. Students WILL come
to the library to get copies if they know you have them. Word of
mouth goes along way. Slide 9 Slide 10 Approximately, a dozen or
more students each week stop by to visit with Dewey and Harry. One
day, I noticed the students picking out their favorite books and
propping the books up next to the fish tanks so Dewey and Harry
could read. Slide 11 At first and second lunch Anyone Usually a
dozen or more at both lunches Books of movies displayed Students
choice Slide 12 Old Yeller Summer of the Monkeys Left Behind Diary
of Anne Frank Sounder Jacob Have I Loved The Outsiders Fahrenheit
451 Moby Dick A Separate Peace The Great Gatsby Bridge to
Terabithia Where the Red Fern Grows Huckleberry Finn Slide 13 Slide
14 Displayed among my book shelves. Students make recommendations
of books they want me to purchase. Specific titles Series Authors
Genres Slide 15 Make sure books are appropriate for grade levels.
Check that you do not already have the title. If you have the
title, note on the Wish List that the title is available in the
library so students will know to look for it. When ordering, I
typed the wish list out and make notespurchased, no hardcover
available, not appropriate, age level not appropriate, etc. If
students ask me why I did not order the book, I can refer to my
list and explain why. Slide 16 Draw attention to books. New books
available. Mrs. H read this book and gives it 4 stars. Blind Date
Book received 5 hearts. Slide 17 Genre bookmarks draw attention to
the books and lists other books of the same genre. Long term
themes, I laminate and keep. Monthly themes, I just copy and let
students keep them. Slide 18 Slide 19 For students with little time
to choose a book. Between classes or Grab-N-Go Breakfast For
students who need limited choices. For students who will not browse
the shelves on their own. I place books that have recently been
checked out in these baskets. Slide 20 I always eat my lunch in the
library. Why? Students love to sit and visit with me while Im
eating. Better conversation. I learn more about my students during
these conversations. They give me a lot of input I might not
otherwise receive. Slide 21 Buy holiday pencils on sale Sell them
for 25 each Students stop by every day to purchase these pencils
even though I have plain pencils for free Take profit and buy
applesWHY? Slide 22 Feed Them They Will Come Slide 23 Candy Land
Checkers Chess Cards Students come in during lunch and study hall
to play games! Slide 24 Making Christmas Cards for children at St.
Jude. I just set up tables with supplies and a note detailing the
project and students work on their own. Lots of students see what
is going on and stop in to get involved. Slide 25 Our library gets
involved in everything going on at school. Red Ribbon Week Poster
Contest. EASY, EASY, EASY Posted flyers Tobacco Coalition Group
judged Winner-book fair gift certificates Slide 26 Slide 27 Slide
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