2012 13 BIS LMC Annual Report

BIS Library Media Center Annual Report

June, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS: • 32,753 Print books checked out this year • 29,178 Items in circulation • 4,432 eBooks read • 3,651 NEW books added to collection • 1,094 eBooks available • 479 Classes taught • 319 Online reviews added to library catalog • 170 Items checked out by most active student • 44 Online Subscription Resources available

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About the Collection The BIS Media Centre houses 29,176 items, split almost equally between the Primary and Secondary sections.

The Primary section is divided into Everybody (picture) books, early Chapter books, Fiction, and Dewey (000-999). Also found in this area of the library are most of the Other Languages, some Reference, the Parent and Professional sections, as well as Board Books for our youngest readers.

In the Secondary area, books were rearranged to create a teaching space as well as keep the Dewey books (000-999) in order. The fiction books were split up by genre, and can now be found alphabetically under headings such as Adventure, Animals, Fantasy, Humor, Romance, Science Fiction, and Suspense. Students opinion polls have indicated they like finding their favorite books housed together for browsing purposes.

Class Visits & Usage Patterns The year started with Primary classes on a regular, fixed schedule, most visiting the library weekly for lessons on Literature Appreciation and locating Media Centre resources. In an effort to collaborate with teachers and teach more effective lessons, upper primary were moved to a schedule of weekly visits with biweekly lessons.

Secondary teachers utilized the Media Centre on a flexible schedule, sending individual students and small groups as needed, as well as collaboratively planning for lessons to be co-taught between librarian and teacher.

Next year, all classes except ELwill be on a flexible schedule as we would like to see information skills more closely integrated into current curriculum and a better balance between primary and secondary.

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Activities This was a year of becoming familiar with the collection, the curricular needs, and the resources available. Many reading incentive activities took place, such as the New Book Shower, the TannenBook Christmas Tree, and Blind Date with a Book.

One activity that was reduced was playing online games. Special days were set aside for gaming, creating a calmer, more studious library atmosphere.

Starting student book clubs was a priority, and several students stepped forward to create one Secondary and two Primary book clubs. Group members decided on their own whether to read one book in common or share their favorite books when meeting.

Listening to Learners

Future Goals

End-of-year satisfaction surveys indicate most students find the library atmosphere pleasant and helpful to learning, although a few students indicated they would like the Media Centre to be an even quieter place to study.

Many activities from the current year will continue, such as International School Library Month and Book Clubs, while new reading incentives will be held. Fist on the list is “Busted with a Book.�

The top request from students is to purchase books to complete existing series

Top goals for next year include a whole school reading program, such as the One School, One Book reading incentive. To accommodate all our grade levels, One School, One Author may be best.

While 63% of students in grades 5-12 feel there is enough technology in the Media Centre to complete their assignments, several requested more computers as well as simpler printing procedures.

Finally, 81% of students said they like to read!

Author visits - both in person and via Skype - are priorities for the 2014 school year.

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BIS TOP TEN Picture Books Circulations

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38 - We are in a book! by Mo Willems 35 - Watch me throw the ball! by Mo Willems 33 - Elephants cannot dance! by Mo Willems 32 - I will surprise my friend! by Mo Willems 29 - I am invited to a party! by Mo Willems 27 - My friend is sad by Mo Willems 24 - Are you read to play outside? by Mo Willems 23 - Today I will fly! by Mo Willems 21 - The Lorax by Dr. Seuss 21 - Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann

Primary Fiction Circulations

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67 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal by Jeff Kinney 52 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney 47 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney 34 - I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 30 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney 27 - Horrid Henry Robs the Bank by Francesca Simon 25 - Captain Underpants and Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

by Dav Pilkey 23 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney 21 - Horrid Henry trick the Tooth Fairy by Sion Francesca 21 - Superman - Cosmic Bounty Hunter

Secondary Fiction Circulations

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72 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 39 - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 22 - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 22 - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 13 - Eagles Strike by Anthony Horowitz 12 - Uglies by Scott Westerfield 11 - The Compound by S. Bodeen 11 - Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman 10 - The Merchant of Death: Pendragon 1 by D. J. McHale 9 - Best Friends for Never by Lisi Harrison

Collaboration Highlights Christmas Book Exchange Working with the Grade 6 Explorers World students has been a highlight of the year. Students made monthly visits to the library for book talks, checkout, and quiet reading. Before the holiday break, students in Mr. Rivera’s class visited the library with a Secret Santa slip indicating another student’s preferences in reading material. Instead of a purchased item for the gift exchange, students selected library books which they wrapped and shared at their holiday party. Reading certificates, based on the Learner Profile traits, were awarded.

Book Trailers & QR Codes Modern book reports require are no longer read, but watched. Working together, Mr. Rivera, Mrs. Martin, and Mrs. Rogers, taught students in Grade 6 to create Book Trailers to promote their favorite books. Targeted skills in this project included use of copyright-clear images and music as well as properly citing sources. Students were allowed to use the media program of their choice.

Most popular were iMovie to Keynote. Once trailers were complete, students created QR codes which were affixed to library books to guide readers to the trailers and promote reading.

How We Organize Ourselves Signs & iPads Students in Grade 2, as part of the Unit of Inquiry, learned about the Dewey Decimal system in the Media Centre and examined the signage available. After learning to read call numbers, locate appropriate sections, and alphabetize by author, students were introduced to the library catalog - Destiny Quest - app for the iPad. Using iPads, students found it was easy to look up and locate books as well as write online reviews for their favorite books.

Summer Reading

Prevent the Summer Slump...Read!

Students returning to BIS for the 2013-2014 school year are allowed to checkout books for the summer. Additionally, the Media Centre will be open on four dates throughout the summer for book exchange. This is a pilot program and we look forward to seeing the results.

Mother-Tongue Language Collection The Mother-Tongue or “Other Languages” section received a complete overhaul this year. Records were updated, new books were added, and all books were reshelved to assist patrons in finding what they need to keep their language skills strong.

An ongoing debate in the library world is whether it is better to shelve books of a single language together or to give each a separate section. While there are merits to both sides, it was decided to shelve each

language separately in the BIS Media Centre at this time. Books were pulled from all sections of the Media Centre and then shelved with prominent labels.

In the process of pulling books, it was discovered that some single language materials had as many as five different call number prefixes, making it difficult to locate books. The catalog records were updated as the books were moved.

The BIS Media Centre was the fortunate recipient of almost 200 new books in Swedish and German, thanks to three generous families. These attractive new books have all been cataloged and made available for checkout.

End result: There are almost 2,000 books representing 17 different languages in the BIS LMC!

Student Ambassadors

Hours of Operation

Pass it Forward

Grade 4 and 5 students had the opportunity to apply and interview for positions as Student Ambassadors. Each Ambassador has an assigned section of the Media Centre for which they were responsible to shelve books and keep tidy. Ambassadors helped create displays, deselected old books, and learned to checkout books.

The BIS Media Centre is open daily from 8:00-5:00 p.m.

Students are frequently found in the Media Centre before and after school, completing homework and reading. All students are welcome throughout the day with a pass from their teacher or on their free periods.

As the books in the BIS Media Centre were updated, replaced and deselected items were set aside for schools. Mr. Jacob’s CAS group raised funds and collected additional books to send to the Mukwashi Trust School in Africa to fill their empty library shelves.

Book Fair One Book Fair was held this year in May. Students, parents, and teachers purchased over 4000€ in books, resulting in 400€ in new books for our Media Centre!

The Mission of the BIS Library Media Centre is to Promote a love of reading...

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International School Library Month Book Character Dress Up Day Blind Date with a Book Display Student-created Book Trailers QR code Book Promotion Updated Mother-Tongue Languages collection Book Clubs Book Fair Summer Reading checkout Busted with a Book Incentive Program

Inspire Lifelong Learning...

Professional Development completed “What Makes an IB Library” • Acquired skills to help accomodate all three IB programmes in one library • Networked with International School librarians around the world “The Role of the Library in the Diploma Programme” • Addressed unique needs of Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge

Develop in students the abilities to effectively locate, evaluate, and use information...

Collaboration with teachers took place to students how to • Search for books on iPad app and locate them on library shelves • Use EasyBib to take and organize notes • Select and use of online databases • Create and share Infographics • Use QR codes to promote books • Extended Essay research skills Updated EDU2.0 & Wiki as ePortals for resources