[OPLINLIST] accelerated reader labeling

Thu Mar 26 12:31:52 EDT 2015

At our branch which also functions as the elementary school library we do not label for AR, but we have a terminal with a barcode scanner that is just for looking up AR points on the AR website.  The kids/parents/teachers have been taught to do it for themselves.  Other than there sometimes being a line of kids waiting it works well.

Anne Juhasz, MLS, CPL
Outreach Services Manager
Massillon Public Library
208 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-9831  X313

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   1. accelerated reader labeling (Cindy Carruthers)
   2. Re: accelerated reader labeling (Jennifer Coventry)
   3. Job Announcement : Human Resources, Wooster, OH (Jennifer Shatzer)
   4. Job Announcement: Part time Children's Associate,	Wooster, OH
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   5. Re: accelerated reader labeling (Pamela Hankinson)
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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:55:32 +0000
From: Cindy Carruthers <cindy.carruthers at huronlibrary.org>
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Good Afternoon,

Are there any libraries that label their accelerated reader books?

If so what kind of labels do you use?  Where do you place the labels, on the inside cover, spine?

Thank you for your help.

Cindy

Cindy Carruthers
Head of Circulation and Technical Services Huron Public Library
333 Williams St
Huron, Ohio    44839
419-433-5009
419-433-7228 (fax)
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I am interested in responses to this as well. I am always looking for ways to make AR searching easier for parents and librarians alike. Shelving AR books has been tricky. Parents expect a separate AR section in the library, or for all AR books to be completely and clearly labeled like they see in their school libraries. Problem is, up until very recently, different schools in our area had different AR book lists. As the public library, we serve students from multiple areas. You can see how this could be a problem. I still haven't come up with a great solution. Please share!

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Jennifer Coventry
Youth Services
Newcomerstown Public Library
123 East Main Street
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Phone: 740-498-8228  x1002
Fax: 740-498-8221

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From: oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Carruthers
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] accelerated reader labeling

Good Afternoon,

Are there any libraries that label their accelerated reader books?

If so what kind of labels do you use?  Where do you place the labels, on the inside cover, spine?

Thank you for your help.

Cindy

Cindy Carruthers
Head of Circulation and Technical Services Huron Public Library
333 Williams St
Huron, Ohio    44839
419-433-5009
419-433-7228 (fax)
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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:30:54 +0000
From: Jennifer Shatzer <JShatzer at wcpl.info>
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] Job Announcement : Human Resources, Wooster, OH
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Wayne County Public Library

Wooster Operations Center

Position Opening

Title:  Human Resources Generalist                                      Date Posted:  March 23, 2015

Job Responsibilities:  Under general supervision, the HR Generalist maintains library personnel and employment files; coordinates the library's compensation and benefits programs; ensures the development, coordination and implementation of system-wide staff training; ensures effective communication of human resource information and current trends to all library employees.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in human resources, business administration, or other related field and three to five years of human resource experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.  SHRM certification and public library experience preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions:  Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week with additional hours as necessary.  Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Pay Range:   Starting salary $29,120 to $39,266 depending upon qualifications and experience.

For more information about this position please go to our website www.wcpl.info<http://www.wcpl.info/>

Application Procedure: Applications may be obtained at any of our locations or online at www.wcpl.info.  Completed library application forms and resumes may be emailed to: jobs at wcpl.info or mailed to:

Wayne County Public Library

P.O. Box 1349

Wooster, OH 44691.

Attn: Library Director

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Jennifer Shatzer
Director
Wayne County Public Library
304 N. Market St.
Wooster, OH 44691
330.262.0986
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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:32:46 +0000
From: Jennifer Shatzer <JShatzer at wcpl.info>
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Wayne County Public Library

Wooster/Main Library

Position Opening

Title:  Children's Associate at Wooster Library                  Date Posted:  March 23, 2015

Job Responsibilities:  Under general supervision, the Children's Associate provides reference and programming services, assists with maintaining the Children's collection and performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and either a minimum of one (1) year library experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of children's literature, preferred. Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions:  Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week with additional hours as necessary.  Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of: *Library policies and procedures, Dewey Decimal Classification System, basic library science and technology, *automation systems, *computer software and *electronic information resources (*may be acquired after hire.)

Skills and Abilities to:  Present a positive, professional image to the public; interact and respond appropriately to patrons and staff; develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and staff; communicate effectively in written and oral form; establish a rapport with children, their families, and those who serve children; organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks; conduct effective reference interviews; maintain confidentiality.

Illustrative Duties:  Provides general reference services to patrons; develops and conducts story hours, on and off site; prepares materials for teacher loans; assists with the planning and implementation of programs; assists in the administration of the Summer Reading Club; assists with the maintenance of the Children's collection.

Pay Range:  $12.00 per hour.

Application Procedure: Applications may be obtained at any of our locations or online at www.wcpl.info.  Completed library application forms and resumes may be emailed to: jobs at wcpl.info or mailed to:

Wayne County Public Library

P.O. Box 1349

Wooster, OH 44691.

Attn: Library Director

Deadline:  Applications received by April 3, 2015 will be given first consideration.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, the Wayne County Public Library considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or ancestry.?

Jennifer Shatzer
Director
Wayne County Public Library
304 N. Market St.
Wooster, OH 44691
330.262.0986
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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:09:11 +0000
From: Pamela Hankinson <phankinson at alexandria.lib.oh.us>
To: Cindy Carruthers <cindy.carruthers at huronlibrary.org>,
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Subject: Re: [OPLINLIST] accelerated reader labeling
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Hi,

I got started marking AR books quite a few years ago when our school next to us was using the program. A few years ago, the school stopped using the program, but I have continued to mark the books as AR.

I have found it helps parents, students, and teachers. Our primary school of K-3 graders comes to our library weekly. Each class has a day and time to visit. While here, they can find books on their level. Now, I know there is a lot of controversy on labeling book levels. For our library and our patrons; teachers included, they like it.  Most teachers will have their students get at least one book on their reading level.

We use stickers from Demco that say Accelerated Reader.

In the back of the book in pencil, I put BL (book level) and PV (point value) ex. BL 3.5 PV 2. That way it is always in the same location and patrons can find it easily.

The AR label goes on the spine of the book. We try to use a sharpie to put the AR book level on the label too and then tape over the label as the book is being processed.

Students, parents, and teachers can recognize the AR label on the spine and check the book level.

We do not put the AR books in their own area. The books are shelved according to their call number.

To determine if a book is on the AR list, I use the AR website - http://www.arbookfind.com. As I get new books in and as I am marking the call number in the book to be processed, I also check to see if the book is on the AR website. I scan the book's ISBN and then it will come up; unless the book is too new and has not made it on the AR list. So... later on (a month or two later), we go through our new juvenile books and check them again. It is kind of a pain, but we feel like it is one of those services we try to provide to our patrons especially since we are so connected with having the school classes visit our library.

My understanding is each school buys the AR tests. If you have students from different school district use your library, you can't go by just one school's list of books, plus schools sometimes buys more AR tests and so there would be new books on their lists. There are thousands of books that are on the AR website.

The hardest part was the initial checking of each book once we decided to start marking the books. We checked every book on our shelf to see if it was on the AR website. That took some time to get done.  Now, it is just checking the newer books and that is manageable.

If none of this makes sense, please feel free to contact me with more questions.

Good Luck with your decision regarding labeling of the AR books.

Pam Hankinson
Children's Coordinator
Alexandria Public Library
10 Maple Drive
Alexandria, OH 43001
740.924.3561
phankinson at alexandria.lib.oh.us

From: oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Carruthers
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 2:56 PM
To: oplinlist at lists.oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINLIST] accelerated reader labeling

Good Afternoon,

Are there any libraries that label their accelerated reader books?

If so what kind of labels do you use?  Where do you place the labels, on the inside cover, spine?

Thank you for your help.

Cindy

Cindy Carruthers
Head of Circulation and Technical Services Huron Public Library
333 Williams St
Huron, Ohio    44839
419-433-5009
419-433-7228 (fax)
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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:33:08 -0400
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