Library Handbook - Frontier School Division

PERIODICALS
Periodicals will be received directly from the distributor or wholesaler.
Periodical renewals take place in June. You will receive your renewal list from Val Monique,
in the Purchasing Department. At this time, any changes, cancellations or additions can be
done.
Each issue received must be checked off in the Kardex.
The library specialist must claim missing issues. A letter should be sent to the supplier claiming
the missing issue (s) within two months.
If you receive titles you have not subscribed to, write to the supplier and send a copy of the
letter to Accounts Payable.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY LIBRARY SERVICES
Resources:
Library Services has a collection of audiovisual materials and professional literature, which are
available on loan to Frontier School Division staff. The collection also includes a variety of
selection aids of interest to library staff. Library Services also subscribes to a number of
periodicals, which are routed to library staff and consultants in the division. Also available are a
wide variety of oversized theme kits, science and physical education kits. For a complete list of all
kits, please contact Library Services.
Information and Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is provided to school library staff on request. This includes orientations for
new staff, assistance with inventories and selection, verification, etc. Information on new materials,
coming events, conferences and ideas for school library programs are provided through the library
newsletter, which is published quarterly.
Professional Development:
Library Services coordinates an annual in-service for school library staff. This provides an
opportunity to learn about new developments in the library field and an opportunity for on-hand
buying.
Book Blitz:
New books are purchased and circulated to small schools in the Division. This provides an
opportunity for students to see a variety of new materials each year. The Area III Language Arts
Consultant selects these books, and the secretary for Library Services coordinates the program.
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