Teachers & Educators
The Youth Department strives to connect with local schools,
daycares, and other Youth organizations. Whether school visits, library field
trips, or another collaboration, the library can assist in supporting your
classroom needs.
Teacher Cards:
Teacher cards are special library cards issued just for
educators. This is a separate card from a teacher’s personal library card and can
only be used for curriculum related items. Teacher cards can be obtained at the
Youth Desk. Please bring proof of employment (School ID, Paystub, etc.) when
applying for a card. For full Teacher card details please see our Teacher Card
Brochure and the Teacher Cards section (located on page 4) of our “Library
Cards and Borrowing Privileges Policy.”
The Library & Your Classroom:
All field trips, class visits, and other programs with the Youth Department
must be scheduled through the Youth Servicces Librarian, Greta. Please call 262-673-8240 to speak with her and start
planning your school/library collaboration today!
Please see our “The Youth Services Department & Your
Classroom” brochure to find out more about how the Youth Department can
benefit your classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Can I get library cards for all my students?
A: Yes, but it must be in conjunction with a classroom
visit, library visit, or other school/JRML collaboration. The process is as
follows:
- A classroom visit, library visit, or other JRML
collaboration is set up with the Youth Services Librarian, Greta. The intention of receiving library cards for your
students must be made clear when setting up this visit. Depending on the size
of your classroom, staff needs at least 3-4 weeks’ notice.
- The Youth Department compiles a packet that must
be handed out to each of your students. The packet will include a letter to
parents detailing when you are visiting, what is required of them when filling
out the library card application, and other pertinent library information. The letter
will also include a date the library card application MUST be returned to their
child’s teacher for their child to obtain a library card at the visit. The
packet will also include a sample of a completed library card application as
well as a blank library card application for them to fill out. A spot for
parents to mark if their child already has a library card will be in the packet
too. Students who already possess library cards will be given a bookmark with
their name on it when they come to visit.
- Once the Youth Department has compiled the
packets, Greta will drop them off at your school or you can pick them up at
the Youth Services Desk at the library.
- It is then the teacher’s responsibility to
disperse the materials to the students and collect the completed applications.
It is also the teacher’s responsibility to make sure all the completed
applications are either dropped off to Greta at the library or in the school
office for Greta to pick up. In either situation, Greta will arrange a
specific date all the library card applications must be back to her. The
preselected date allows Library staff to ensure they have enough time to issue
the cards for the class visit. Please note, no library card applications will
be accepted or processed on the day of the class visit.
*Due to library policy, under no circumstances will a child
be issued a card with the following situations:
- If the library card application isn’t filled out
completely.
- If the child already has a library card.
- If their parents/legal guardians have significant
fines.
Q: Can the library bring materials to my school for my
students to check out?
A: Currently, checkout of JRML materials at places outside
of the library is not available. However, the Youth Services Department can
bring materials to your classroom to show students what the library offers.
Students will just have to visit the libraries with their families to check
anything out.
Q: Does my class have to be a certain size to have a library
visit or specialty program?
A: No, the Youth Services Department will work with any size
group. In the past, we’ve worked with groups as small as 4 kids and groups as
large as 100 kids. Your visit will be customized around the size of your group.
Q: If I’m looking to get multiple copies of an item, how
long will it take?
A: Using your teacher card, library staff can request up to
10 copies of a single item for you to use in your classroom. While the JRML
might have a few multiple copies of some items, we don’t carry large quantities
of a single title so we would have to reach out to the other libraries in the
Monarch Library System to request copies from them. While the Monarch delivery
service does drop off items every day at the library, items can come from
anywhere in Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, or Dodge county. Since some of the
libraries are further away it can take up to a week (sometimes longer with a
holiday) for items to arrive at our library and be ready for you to pick up.
updated 11/5/22