During lunch, we require passes so we can have some control, but if a student comes in, gets to work or sits and reads we say nothing. I know most of the students and their behavior by now and that helps. Our circulation has increased this year due to our push for students to read more and some teachers who are really working on that this year. If we need to give them a lesson we love having the time to make a presentation and then have the students use what we have shown them. Teachers who may have used the library to fill up time are usually approached by me with a suggestion about planning and focus for their students or other teachers say something because they want to get their students in.
Teachers resent unruly students because of the affect it has on their classes.
Study hall students have certain places they sit so they can't mingle with classes. Some days, if many projects are due, and I don't have anything else to do, I keep the m.c. open and do the administrative tasks I need to do while students work. They are extremely appreciative of that. Yes, my job is different. Technology certainly has made sure of that, but I also know that I am never bored or without some challenge.