Internship+Objective+5

"I will learn the duties assigned to student assistants. I will assist in the supervision of them as well as student patrons."**
 * Internship Objective 5 (FEAP 1, 2, 5)


 * Description of the activity:**

Mrs. Evelyn has trained her teacher assistants well! They certainly added to a well-run library and allowed her to perform other duties. At the checkout counter was a list of responsibilities which included the following: During the course of my time at Tuskawilla, I learned and/or performed these duties. Often it was Mrs. Evelyn who taught me, but sometimes, the student helpers themselves taught me. I sensed that Mrs. Evelyn felt comfortable with leaving me to supervise the assistants or student patrons when she had to step out of the library for brief periods of time to attend required meetings.
 * Check book return areas and carefully scan books back into circulation. Arrange on cart as instructed.
 * Shelve returned materials correctly. Straighten and fix out-of-place books as you go. Books should be lined up in Dewey Order with spine edges neatly at the EDGE of the shelf.
 * Assist other students in locating materials.
 * Deliver materials, equipment, or messages.
 * Prepare display materials/bookmarks on Ellison machine.
 * Monitor computer stations and printers. Report studednts who are not using Internet for Horizon or school projects. Web surfing, e-mail, and/or games are not allowed.
 * Prepare periodicals for display in their protective folders; file old periodicals.
 * Compile databases of order considerations or MARC requests.
 * Check the "Requests" folder (usually nonfiction), find, check out, and deliver requested books to students.
 * There was also this note to student helpers: "If you complete your duties early, please read in the chair at the left side of the printer, sit in the magazine area, or work on homework." (I think this directive helped to avoid comments like, "What do I do now?")


 * This objective was satisfactorily met** because I learned what was expected of the students and would feel comfortable teaching those skills to other students. Also, when I was asked to "take charge" when Mrs. Evelyn was called away, I felt I was up to the task which included keeping an eye on the assistants.

With four libraries and only one assistant, my peer helpers are like my right hand. (I wish I could have kept Julie permanently!) Julie's depth of experience both in academics and personal relationships---certainly was evident in the way she supervised my students. They miss her and ask about her all the time.
 * Comments from Mrs. Evelyn regarding Mrs. Horrocks' completion and assessment of the objective:**

It's important to choose student helpers who are self-starters and responsible! The last thing a media specialist needs is "high-maintanence" individuals who must be supervised constantly. I found these young people to be personable, willing to work, and a delight! (Permission granted to photograph students.)
 * My thoughts:**