Carl Harvey II, library media specialist at North Elementary School (Noblesville, IN) is another 'blue ribbon' guest and return blogger. You can read last year's interactions at this site: Oct. 24-26, 2005Carl is a prolific figure in School Library Media, active in the profession in leadership roles at the state and national level, a frequent author of professional articles, and presentor at conferences. He's a co-chair for next year's AASL National Conference in Reno, NV. He is also a frequent mentor to others who are just starting to get active in the professional field.
Learn more about Carl's professional activities and accomplishments at http://eduscapes.com/sms/harvey.html.
I'm curious to hear what you're biggest challenges are being an elementary media specialist.
ReplyDeleteI'm somewhat familiar with the Noblesville area, several well-healed families feed their children through your district. I'm wondering if that presents a different set of challenges than say someone in a more rural less well to do area?
Dear Carl,
ReplyDeleteI am at a middle school, but the elementary school is one the same campus in a separate building. I try to be a help to the library aide that runs the elementary library. She is booked solid each week with classes coming into the library, usually without the classroom teacher. She is finding it very difficult to get any of her other responsibilities done (shelving, ordering, repairs, etc.) Do you have any suggestions?
-Kim Hardin
This year I started a once monthly after school library event which has been a big hit at the middle school level. Do you plan any after school library activities for elementary aged students? If so, what are they? Do you have any big ideas for the future in terms of event planning?
ReplyDeleteHi Carl,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how collaboration works in your building. Are there any reluctant collaborators? Do you have formal collaboration time?
Wow Carl, you have a lot of good helpful advice for managing a media center, collaboration, and organization. Congratulation on all your wonderful awards listed on your web page. I can see why you received them. Have you thought about writing a book for new LMS's?
ReplyDeleteHi Carl,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about your flexible schedule at the elementary school level. This seems to be a rarity. How did this happen in your school? Was it set up this way when you arrived, or were you able to make this change when you began your in your position? If so, how did you accomplish this? Can you give any advice on how to overcome the obstacles (i.e. teacher prep time) when trying to make the switch to a flexible schedule?