2011 bookfair artifact
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2011 BookfairApril 8-12
Peace, Love, &
Books
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Preparation tasks• Worked at the Kendall E. S. Bookfair to
gain insights into how a bookfair is run• Received training on the cash register
machine• Coordinated for parent volunteers• Coordinated with the Follett Book Rep.• Decorate the library to support the theme “Peace, Love, & Books”
Me and my team preparing!
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Book Fair Goals
• Make a $3,000 profit from the bookfair• Insure all reading classes get at least 30
minutes of dedicated bookfair time• Open the Bookfair 30 minutes before school
each day, and 2 hours after school the day before it closes
• Provide the students a safe, entertaining,& fun experience
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Daily duties
• Run the cash register, and track daily purchases
• Insure the “Lonestar Booktalk” video was running continuously
• Answer questions about book selections, price of items, and other concerns
• Direct parent volunteers• Stay positive
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Closing the Bookfair
• Process the receipts from the bookfair• Inventory the books and other items• Break down the tables and display areas• Coordinate with the Follett Rep. for pickup• Clean up the library
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Lessons Learned
• Coordinate every detail. No detail is too small• Advertise the upcoming bookfair to students
by flyers, posters, and announcements• Invite the Principal so he/she can see an
important part of your program• Volunteers can run the register, but the
librarian should track all receipts• Have Fun