[CASL-L] opening HS libraries
Mike McKenna
mmckenna at simsburyschools.net
Fri Mar 19 04:46:58 PDT 2021
Hi All,
Our school library was physically open to students from August-November for
3 services only: Chromebook repair, printing and Destiny hold request
pickups/returns. During this time, there were only 3 cohorts of students,
hybrid (2 days in-person, 2 days remote), full-distance and a small group
of "full" in-person (4 days/week). Our two computers labs were available
for classes to sign up and use with in-person students, but very few did
this, or still do.
>From December-February, we opened to all in-person students to use the
library space in a limited capacity: reduced seating by 50% (to about 55
seats), social distancing markers and contact-tracing sheets placed on
floors, tables and chairs, and encouraged students to alert staff members
to assist them with borrowing materials as they browsed the shelves by
themselves to avoid high-touch surfaces.
At the beginning of March, there was a two-week, staggered return of most
of our students to 4-day, in-person learning. There are still hybrid and
full-distance cohorts, but far fewer students are enrolled in these models.
Our in-person visits have risen since the beginning of March to about 50-75
students per day.
We've maintained our virtual services since March 2020, and since the
beginning of 2020-21, have had hand sanitizer and surface sanitizing
stations setup throughout the library. Our custodial staff also comes in at
the middle of each day to spray the library's tables and chairs with
sanitizing mist.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck, and be well, all!
*Mike McKenna, MLS, M.Ed. Library Media Specialist*
Simsbury High School
34 Farms Village Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
*mmckenna at simsburyschools.net* <mmckenna at simsbury.k12.ct.us>
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> 1. Re: opening HS libraries (Jodie D'Alexander)
> 2. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Rocca, Jen)
> 3. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Dawn M. Zillich)
> 4. Re: Authors who live in CT now (Leslie Redmond)
> 5. Re: opening HS libraries (Gina West)
> 6. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Finnegan, Kristen)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Jodie D'Alexander" <jdalexander at region16ct.org>
> To: Willetta Payton <paytonwlib at gmail.com>
> Cc: Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com>, Cas-l Listserv <casl-l at mylist.net>,
> "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral at newmilfordps.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:34:37 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] opening HS libraries
> We have had 2 cohorts of students this school year, and we have been open
> for study hall all year. We did have to remove half of our chairs to
> adequately space out students at tables throughout the Media Center in
> August, reducing our capacity to 42 patrons. We have students scan a QR
> code that is linked to a Google Form for signing-in, as well as for contact
> tracing. We have sanitizing spray and paper towels available for
> students/classes to use before they leave. We also have a number of hand
> sanitizer dispensers throughout the LMC. Our circulation desk area does
> have plexiglass installed.
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 1:01 PM Willetta Payton <paytonwlib at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Lori,
>> Norwalk High School was quite the opposite. The library is not opened to
>> study hall students or to classes. My principal wanted to limit movement
>> and gathering of students which would impact “effective” contact tracing.
>> The library space is being used as a classroom in tbe upper library as we
>> made every effort to space students/classes out according to the
>> guidelines. The lower library is used for students who might have come to
>> school on the wrong day and lunchtime during inclement weather. A member of
>> our maintenance staff is present and sits through all three lunch waves to
>> clean. Students can individually come to the library to check out books. We
>> have been like this since the start of school. About half of our students
>> returned to school at the start of the year but progressively went remote.
>> We may get 250 kids out of about 1600 a day. We are trying to entice
>> students to return to school but I do not think it will happen until it is
>> mandated.
>> I hope this helps.
>>
>> (Im Interested in learning more about Library track libtrack)
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:38 PM Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> We have been open since the start of our school year back in September!
>>> No issues at all. We had to reconfigure seating - but other than that, no
>>> changes. Obviously we are seeing far fewer kids due to a large group
>>> choosing to stay 100% virtual. Normally I would have 60-80 kids each
>>> period. Now I'm lucky if I have 60 per day. We are open for study halls,
>>> classes, and book browsing and check outs. I even do curbside pickup and
>>> delivery if necessary for our virtual kids.
>>>
>>> Jen Larkin
>>> EO Smith High School
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist
>>> <cerral at newmilfordps.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I was wondering if your high school library is open to
>>>> students visiting during study halls? If so, how's it going?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Lori Cerra
>>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>> Technology Integration Specialist
>>>> New Milford High School
>>>> 388 Danbury Road
>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/388+Danbury+Road+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+New+Milford,+CT+06776?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>
>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/388+Danbury+Road+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+New+Milford,+CT+06776?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>
>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/388+Danbury+Road+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+New+Milford,+CT+06776?entry=gmail&source=g>New
>>>> Milford, CT 06776
>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/388+Danbury+Road+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+New+Milford,+CT+06776?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>> 860-350-6647 ext. 1211
>>>> @nmhsllc <https://twitter.com/nmhsllc>
>>>> Library Learning Commons
>>>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/nmhsllc/home>
>>>> Teacher Tech Resources
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>
> --
> *Mrs. Jodie D’Alexander*
> Library Media Specialist
> National Honor Society co-Advisor
>
> *Woodland Regional High School*
> 135 Back Rimmon Road
> Beacon Falls, CT 06403
> (203) 881-5551 ext. 7241
>
> *"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the
> library." - Albert Einstein*
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Rocca, Jen" <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org>
> To: "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral at newmilfordps.org>
> Cc: Cas-l Listserv <casl-l at mylist.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:56:09 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
> We have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes
> via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our
> other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very
> occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for
> testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students
> can reserve books and pick them up.
>
> Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost
> never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.
>
> I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things
> will change when/if the school opens 100%.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <
> cerral at newmilfordps.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting
>> during study halls? If so, how's it going?
>>
>> --
>> Lori Cerra
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Technology Integration Specialist
>> New Milford High School
>> 388 Danbury Road
>> New Milford, CT 06776
>> 860-350-6647 ext. 1211
>> @nmhsllc <https://twitter.com/nmhsllc>
>> Library Learning Commons
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/nmhsllc/home>
>> Teacher Tech Resources
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/techresourcesnmhs/home>
>> _______________________________________________
>> CASL-L mailing list
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>
>
> --
>
> Jennifer Rocca (she/her)
> BHS Teacher Librarian
> 203-775-7725 x-7775
>
> "We are a learning community committed to fostering intellect, respect,
> and integrity."
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Dawn M. Zillich" <dzillich at spchs.com>
> To: Cas-l Listserv <casl-l at mylist.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:03:02 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
> Hi everyone,
>
> Library is a classroom, no loans, no student printer, I am a study hall
> proctor except for three periods that rotate over a three day cycle.
>
> As Jen said, the school has strict contact prevention protocols in place.
>
> Dawn M. Zillich
> St. Paul Catholic High School, Bristol
>
> On Mar 18, 2021, at 1:56 PM, Rocca, Jen <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org> wrote:
>
> We have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes
> via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our
> other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very
> occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for
> testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students
> can reserve books and pick them up.
>
> Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost
> never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.
>
> I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things
> will change when/if the school opens 100%.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <
> cerral at newmilfordps.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting
>> during study halls? If so, how's it going?
>>
>> --
>> Lori Cerra
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Technology Integration Specialist
>> New Milford High School
>> 388 Danbury Road
>> New Milford, CT 06776
>> 860-350-6647 ext. 1211
>> @nmhsllc <https://twitter.com/nmhsllc>
>> Library Learning Commons
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/nmhsllc/home>
>> Teacher Tech Resources
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/techresourcesnmhs/home>
>> _______________________________________________
>> CASL-L mailing list
>> CASL-L at mylist.net
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>>
>
>
> --
>
> Jennifer Rocca (she/her)
> BHS Teacher Librarian
> 203-775-7725 x-7775
>
> "We are a learning community committed to fostering intellect, respect,
> and integrity."
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Leslie Redmond <leslie.r719 at gmail.com>
> To: Kelly Conway <kconway at cantonschools.org>
> Cc: MARY LEE QUINN <maryquinn at snet.net>, "Egan, Danelle" <
> egand at bethel.k12.ct.us>, CASL_L <CASL-L at mylist.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:04:10 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Authors who live in CT now
> We just did a virtual visit with Debbi Michiko Florence who lives in
> Mystic. It was for grades k-3. The kids loved her. She also has a new
> middle grade series out
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 18, 2021, at 10:23 AM, Kelly Conway <kconway at cantonschools.org>
> wrote:
>
>
> We have personally hosted Beth Vrabel, Lauren Tarshis and Tommy Greenwald
> in our Grades 4-6 school. They were all wonderful! Highly recommend all
> three.
> Kelly
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:25 AM MARY LEE QUINN <maryquinn at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>>
>>
>>
>> Here’s a website that lists CT authors –
>>
>>
>>
>> https://ctcenterforthebook.org/ct-authors/
>>
>>
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>>
>>
>> Mary Lee Quinn
>>
>> Library Media Specialist
>>
>> Vogel-Wetmore School
>>
>> Torrington, CT
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
>> Windows 10
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Egan, Danelle <egand at bethel.k12.ct.us>
>> *Sent: *Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:52 AM
>> *To: *CASL_L <CASL-L at mylist.net>
>> *Subject: *[CASL-L] Authors who live in CT now
>>
>>
>>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I am looking for a list of authors who currently live in CT. I am looking
>> to book an author visit for next school year. Thank you! Have a wonderful
>> day!
>>
>> --
>>
>> Danelle Egan
>>
>> Library Media Specialist
>>
>> Bethel Middle School
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: Professional Reader]
>>
>>
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> *Kelly Conway*
> *Library Media Specialist*
> *Canton Intermediate School*
> *Canton, CT *
> *(860) 693-7717*
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Gina West <sladetchr6 at gmail.com>
> To: "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral at newmilfordps.org>
> Cc: Cas-l Listserv <casl-l at mylist.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:11:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] opening HS libraries
> I am open for about 20 students max to come in. Seating is arranged
> appropriately. I have held classes too, with all covid regs in place. I
> used to have about 60 per period....now average about 11 :( Can't wait to
> get back to normal!!!
>
> Gina
> Lewis Mills
> Region 10
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <
> cerral at newmilfordps.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting
>> during study halls? If so, how's it going?
>>
>> --
>> Lori Cerra
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Technology Integration Specialist
>> New Milford High School
>> 388 Danbury Road
>> New Milford, CT 06776
>> 860-350-6647 ext. 1211
>> @nmhsllc <https://twitter.com/nmhsllc>
>> Library Learning Commons
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/nmhsllc/home>
>> Teacher Tech Resources
>> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/techresourcesnmhs/home>
>> _______________________________________________
>> CASL-L mailing list
>> CASL-L at mylist.net
>> https://mylist.net/listinfo/casl-l
>>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Finnegan, Kristen" <kfinnegan at lauraltonhall.org>
> To: "Dawn M. Zillich" <dzillich at spchs.com>, Cas-l Listserv <
> casl-l at mylist.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:31:41 +0000
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
>
> I am 100% open, all day from 7:30-3:00 for students to come in and work
> conduct research, or check out books.
>
> Our school has been in-person since September 4, with the exception of the
> period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
>
> Other than eliminating printing and limiting capacity to 24 (about half of
> what I normally would get) it’s been like a normal school year.
>
>
>
> *From:* CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] *On Behalf Of *Dawn M.
> Zillich
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:03 PM
> *To:* Cas-l Listserv <casl-l at mylist.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> Library is a classroom, no loans, no student printer, I am a study hall
> proctor except for three periods that rotate over a three day cycle.
>
>
>
> As Jen said, the school has strict contact prevention protocols in place.
>
>
>
> Dawn M. Zillich
>
> St. Paul Catholic High School, Bristol
>
>
> On Mar 18, 2021, at 1:56 PM, Rocca, Jen <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org> wrote:
>
> We have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes
> via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our
> other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very
> occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for
> testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students
> can reserve books and pick them up.
>
>
>
> Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost
> never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.
>
>
>
> I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things
> will change when/if the school opens 100%.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <
> cerral at newmilfordps.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting
> during study halls? If so, how's it going?
>
>
>
> --
>
> Lori Cerra
>
> Library Media Specialist
>
> Technology Integration Specialist
>
> New Milford High School
>
> 388 Danbury Road
>
> New Milford, CT 06776
>
> 860-350-6647 ext. 1211
>
> @nmhsllc <https://twitter.com/nmhsllc>
>
> Library Learning Commons
> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/nmhsllc/home>
>
> Teacher Tech Resources
> <https://sites.google.com/newmilfordps.org/techresourcesnmhs/home>
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
> Jennifer Rocca (she/her)
> BHS Teacher Librarian
> 203-775-7725 x-7775
>
>
>
> "We are a learning community committed to fostering intellect, respect,
> and integrity."
>
> _______________________________________________
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--
*Mike McKenna, MLS, M.Ed. Library Media Specialist*
Simsbury High School
34 Farms Village Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
*mmckenna at simsburyschools.net* <mmckenna at simsbury.k12.ct.us>
*(860) 658-0451 x. 161 **Joe Townsley Virtual Library
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