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Books and Other
Materials
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Collection is minimal
and inadequate for number of students served. No variety.
Materials in poor condition.
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Collection is barely
adequate for students served. Some materials are good
quality but others are in poor condition. Minimal variety
of materials available. Most books are fiction and are
"grade level"
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Adequate quantity and
quality of materials available. There is some variety
(more than just books). Several genres and reading levels
are provided.
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Large quantity and
quality of materials available. Wide variety (books,
magazines, newspapers, audio books, etc.). Many genres
represented. Reflective of curriculum. Wide range of
reading levels. Responsive to students' interests.
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Organization
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No evidence of any
organizational system.
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Materials are on shelves.
A small part of the collection has been marked and/or
categorized. Some books have been individually labeled.
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Materials in both shelves
and bins. Some books are facing outwards. At least half
of the collection is marked categorized. Most books
are individually labeled.
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Materials are housed
in several ways (shelves, bins, baskets, etc.). Many
books are facing outwards. The collection is clearly
marked and categorized (genre, theme, author, series,
etc.). Books are individually labeled. Teacher/student
"favorites" displayed.
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Visual Appeal
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The area is not visually
appealing.
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Minimal seating available.
The area is mostly neat but may not always be kept clean.
One or two decorative items. No theme or color scheme.
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There is comfortable
seating available. Clean and neat. There are some decorative
items. The area is colorful and inviting.
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Comfortable sitting
area (pillows, rug, bean bags, blankets, etc.). Clean
and neat. Attractive signs. Decorative items (plants,
lamps, artwork, posters, etc.). There is a clear theme
and/or color scheme for the decor.
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Utilization
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The library is not
available for student use.
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Students use the library
but there is no tracking or record of borrowing or returning.
There is no specified time for access.
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Check-out system is
in place but may or may not be regulated or supervised.
Students have at least weekly access to books but time
to select may be limited.
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Check-out system in
place (clipboard, sign in/out notebook, etc.)and is
properly supervised. Students have daily access and
time to select books is not restricted.
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Investment
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There is no student
involvement in the classroom library.
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Students may help clean
the area but do not participate in operating the library.
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Student librarians
help maintain the area, check-in/out, etc. Students
generate written recommendations which are posted.
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Students take part
in organization and setup. Student librarians help maintain
the area, check-in/out, etc. Students recommend books
to one another both in writing and through book talks
to the class. Students make suggestions for collection
development.
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