[CASL-L] Book Vending Machine

[Lydia Kroeber]

Good Morning Ladies,
I may be missing the point, but why take the human element out of the
equation?
It may be selfish but I want the experience, joy, and excitement that comes
with sharing a book, associated with
the library, not a vending machine.
Lydia Kroeber, LMS
Mary R. Tisko School
Branford, Connecticut





On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 9:07 AM Ava Biffer <ava.biffer at easthaddamschools.org>
wrote:

> I agree, Michelle.
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> I adore libraries and have worked in libraries, from university to
> elementary school, for almost forty years.
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> Having said that, I believe owning books is also important.  There is
> research to support book ownership; there is also the look on a child's
> face when I give them a copy of a favorite book to have for their very
> own.  If anything, I see an increase in the number of books children check
> out when they have their own "library" of owned books.
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> I hope we can agree that these are complementary resources that serve to
> help children become lifelong readers.
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> Happy Holidays all!
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> Ava M. Biffer
> Library Media Specialist
> Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
> Moodus, CT 06469
> Voice: 860.873.5081 x129
> Email: ava.biffer at easthaddamschools.org
> "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."  John
> Dewey
> "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back
> the right one." Neil Gaiman
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> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Gray, Michelle <
> mgray at aces.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 19, 2018 8:42 AM
> *To:* Michelle Luhtala; Polack, Lisa
> *Cc:* CASL_L
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] Book Vending Machine
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> I recently spoke with a Scholastic rep who is in the process of getting me
> information about these.  I guess because they are so new, he didn’t know
> much about them.
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> Although I think libraries are important, I also think it’s important and
> special for students to own books.  Many of our students do not own any
> books due to financial constraints.  Every time we have a book fair, or I
> give books away, the kids are so happy and excited to buy or receive a book
> of their own.
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> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> *On Behalf Of *Michelle Luhtala
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:08 PM
> *To:* Polack, Lisa <lpolack at ellingtonschools.net>
> *Cc:* CASL_L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] Book Vending Machine
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> *EXTERNAL MAIL *
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> Or you could just have a library... just sayin' 😉
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> On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:12 PM Polack, Lisa <lpolack at ellingtonschools.net>
> wrote:
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> Good afternoon,
>
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> The Principal at my school is interested in purchasing a Book Vending
> Machine for our 7-8 middle school. It would be stocked with books and
> students would be able to earn tokens that can then be used to choose a
> book.
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> Does anyone have anything like this in place or see this in action?
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> Curious about logistics and student interest.
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> He is specifically looking at one by Global Vending Group but if you know
> of other options, I'd like to hear about those as well.
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> Thanks!
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> -Lisa
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> *Lisa Polack*
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> *School Librarian*
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> *Ellington Middle School*
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