Aims of the Library Monitor Program:
To provide alternative and inclusive forms of leadership within the school.
To encourage ownership of the library by students
To encourage a tradition of service and commitment from Years 4, 5 and 6 students
To learn new skills, especially information search and ICT skills
To help fellow students and teachers
To further the improvement of the library as a quality learning environment
To improve library communication with the whole school community
Duty Schedule:
To assist in the library a minimum of one duty each week
To sort return items in the RETURNS BOXES
To return items to appropriate shelves after processing
To tidy shelves if all books have been returned to shelves
To assist students with The Premier's Reading Challenge
To develop library communication with the school community
To repair and cover books, when required
To assist students using computers for homework or assignments
To ensure that no more than thirty students are in the library during lunchtimes
Library monitors are required to attend a short team meeting each Friday in the Library so that they can ask questions and provide feedback.
Library monitors have the following privileges:
Borrow additional books.
Attend special library functions such as meeting visiting authors and illustrators, where appropriate,
Attend special morning teas with the Teacher-Librarian and/or the Principal as required,
Attend an End-of-Year Library Party.
Receive a Library Monitor Badge at assembly.
Attend special programs such as the ‘Open Library for parents and students' program
