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I'm a first year librarian and I had a student bring a book back today - he had gotten a nose bleed and dripped blood on one of the pages. It's completely dried on. Is there any way of cleaning it?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by L Samuels Jan 29, 2012.
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ccotta replied to Melissa Smith's discussion Book Cleaning"I think Melinda's suggestion is a good one. Maybe scan the text and tape in a new page copy? I also wouldn't charge for the book."
Mike McQueen left a comment for Melissa Smith"Greetings Melissa,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school…"
Melinda Boston replied to Melissa Smith's discussion Book Cleaning"I wouldn't make him pay for it. You don't want to turn him off of libraries and have him stop taking out books. Like you said - it was an accident. Is there any way you can cut out the damaged page and replace it?"
Melissa Smith posted a discussionBook Cleaning
I'm a first year librarian and I had a student bring a book back today - he had gotten a nose bleed and dripped blood on one of the pages. It's completely dried on. Is there any way of cleaning it? If not I'm torn on making him replace it. We normally don't charge fines for elementary students, unless they ruin a book. It was an accident that he couldn't have prevented so I can't decide if he should pay for it or not. Any insight would be appreciated!
bj neary left a comment for Melissa Smith"Hello Melissa!
Welcome to TLNing, this will be a great place to make friends and collaborate, add blog posts and discussions, add photos and videos. Enjoy!"
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- At 7:17am on August 9, 2011, bj neary said…
- Hello Melissa!
Welcome to TLNing, this will be a great place to make friends and collaborate, add blog posts and discussions, add photos and videos. Enjoy!
- At 4:23am on January 24, 2012, Mike McQueen said…
Greetings Melissa,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mike McQueen
Teacher Librarian at McLain HS
Lakewood, CO
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