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Let's Be Librarians (FLEX)

Completed by 20 learners
Ages 9-15
Self-Paced Class
In this 4-week course, learners will get an intro into different skills that librarians have to have to run a library!
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(320 reviews)

9 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

9 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. There will be weekly assignments meant to be done individually. These assignments will not be graded, though there will be comments from the instructor. Homework for each week should take no more than 1 hour.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 9
In this course, learners will get a hands-on view of some of the things that librarians do on a day-to-day basis, including shelving and organizing library materials, reading new materials, coming up with ideas for programs, searching in a library catalog, and purchasing new library materials. A recommended weekly schedule is as follows:
Mondays- The instructor will make a discussion board with the general themes of the week. There will be a short lecture to allow for key concepts to be introduced, which will later be used by the learners. 
Tuesdays- Learners will put into practice what they have learned with a hands-on exercise. They will have Tuesday and Wednesday to work on the weekly assignment and report results on Thursdays.
Fridays- Learners will either (a) write a short reflection on what they learned for the week, or (b) share a screenshot or small report on what they did for the week's assignment. These assignments will not be graded, but will be a good tool to show growth and understanding of concepts. 
There will be a few days between each component so learners can work at their own pace as well as move as a class through the various lessons. 
The themes for the weeks will be as follows:
Week 1: Helping library patrons (how to use a library catalog, reserve a library card, and use library apps)
Week 2: Organizing the library (How to organize using library sections, the Dewey Decimal system, and displays)
Week 3: Creating a program (How to plan a program for a specific audience)
Week 4: Responsibility with Money (How to buy new library materials meant for a specific audience)

Syllabus

4 Units
9 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Unit 1: Navigating the Library and Helping Patrons
Lesson 1:
Library Catalogs
 Navigate your local library catalog. 
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
How to Use A Library Card
 What services are available for you with your library card? What does your 'ultimate' library look like? 
Lesson 3:
Using Library Apps
 See what technology your library uses to help patrons outside of the physical building. 
Unit 2: Organizing A Library
Lesson 4:
Keeping It Neat
 Learn about reshelving at the library. 
2 assignments

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The resource that parents need to provide consent for is a shelving site where learners will need to shelve books in order. The source was designed by a children's librarian.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will have links to an online library sort site (Shelver) and a few worksheets. You will also need access to the website of your local library.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everyone! My name is Abbie! I finished my master's degree in library science from Drexel University in September 2023;  I also hold a BA in English and journalism from the University of Delaware; some of my favorite coursework outside of my major were classes in other forms of writing, literature, art history, performing arts, and social sciences. When I am not in class, you can find me reading anything I can get my hands on and watching LOTS of Netflix.  I look forward to talking to you all more!

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