Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Blog Post 5- Looking at Other Libraries

2. North Surrey Secondary School, 15945-96 Avenue Surrey BC
3.  108 Staff members approx.
4. Yes it is a learning commons
5. 8:00am- 4:00pm Monday to Friday
6.  The Teacher Librarian is Ms. Cameron
7. Yes, there is access to the library catalogue, a student toolkit; research tool kit with methods for researching to help with studying, many websites such links to help with studying such as Learn Now B.C. and Khan Academy.
8.  I like that there are many links and sub categories to visit for specific information.   They have lots of information on learning such as research methods, project planning guide, etc.  There is nothing I particularly dislike.
9. They have a North Surrey Secondary book club, a monthly concert in the library called Music 4 Lunch and a Media Production Studio.
10.  Their circulation doesn’t differ from ours.  They have policies and rules on digital citizenship, and internet safety.
11.  It seems to be a larger space from what I can see in the pictures.  Their website is more in an informative style with lots of links and information where as ours is in a blog format with lots of pictures and videos to get information across.
12.  The organization of both libraries are similar, they have similar rules, and resources.

2. Johnston Heights Secondary School, 15350-99 Avenue Surrey, BC
3. 107 staff members approx.
4. Yes, the library is considered a learning commons
5. 8:00-4:00 Monday to Friday
6. Johnston Heights has two Teacher-Librarians: Ms. Cauduro and Ms. Kingdon.
7. The helpful resources on their Learning commons website include academic integrity and bibliographies,  information on copyright, how to videos, information on downloading ebooks, a list of technology available in the library, learning links with information on homework, research and projects.
8. I like that they have information on the library for the new school year, and resources that can help with your academics.  As well they have the option to request books that student would like in the library.
9.  There are no events listed.
10. The circulation is the same.
11. It has the option to request books on the website.
12. It also has some book trailers posted.

2. Clayton Heights Secondary, 7003-188 Street Surrey, BC
3. 60 staff members
4. Yes, It is considered a Learning Commons
5. 8:00-4:00 same as school hours. 
6. The Teacher-Librarian is Ms. Husieff
7. Some helpful resources include internet tools, research tools, and other website resources to help with academics.
8.  I like that they have a mission statement and list of values.   I dislike how little information they have, it seems to be a very small website.
9. There are no events listed.
10.  Same Circulation as Fraser Heights and I am assuming the policies are the same.
11.  It’s different in the way that their website is quite plain and the blog is not the home page.  However the blog is informative.

12.  They have a blog with similar information. 

Monday, 29 February 2016

Blog Post 4B- Video


Blog Post 4B- Library Science Reflection

Library Science Reflection
In my first month of being a library science student I learned the interworking’s of a library. I have really enjoyed my first month as a library science student, I like being around books and having the opportunity of read and work on class work. I’ve gotten the chance to learn how books are organized in a library through the dewy decimal system assignment and the shelving assignment. I think in order to be a good library assistant you need to take initiative; help when you see opportunities.  As well it is important to check our shelving sections daily. 
My strengths include are knowing the material of the library; I read regularly so I know quite a few books in the library and I think I’m becoming more comfortable with where books are located.  As well I am organized so I’m usually on top of my assignments and keeping my shelves organized. 
My weaknesses are I struggled to acclimatize to new concepts, such as the Dewey decimal system, but now I think I am getting the hang out it.  Another weakness I have is that I can be distracted easily, since we get free time and it is self-directed it is easy to get distracted.  I feel that I am improving, and making good use of my time.
As I said previously I really enjoy the library atmosphere and having so many books at arm’s reach.  I really enjoy are newest assignment since it gives me as reason to read a book I bought a while ago, that is also in the library.  Some things that I found difficult were using the blog; I’m not super great with technology and I prefer to do things on paper so getting used to the blog was somewhat difficult.

One thing that could make library learning commons is if we do an inventory of books since often I can’t find books.  I see them appear on the computer as being here but they aren’t any where I could find in the library.  Another suggestion is to take suggestions for what new books should be bought for the library from the library science students.  A third suggestion would to bring back those nice reading chairs we used to have in the library rather than the bean bags.