Flexible Scheduling Defined

"...System in which classes are scheduled for instruction in the library resource center based on instructional need, rather than based on a fixed calendar which dictates that classes will meet in the resource center..."

(Van Deusen, 1999)

Negative Aspects of Fixed Scheduling

Does not leave much open time for the classroom teacher to collaborate with the library media specialist

Classroom teachers do not utilize the media center because other classes are there

Negative Aspects of Fixed Scheduling

Does not leave much open time for the classroom teacher to collaborate with the library media specialist

Classroom teachers do not utilize the media center because other classes are there

Positive Aspects of Fixed Scheduling

.....guaranteed a time in the library media center

.....establish a routine and an understanding of when books are due back

.....to provide preparatory time to classroom teachers

Fixed Schedule Defined

"...students attend a regularly scheduled library class in the library, usually on a weekly basis”
(Donham van Deusen, 1994)