sjsd libraries
JANUARY 2014
SECONDARY LIBRARIES MONTHLY REPORT
SJSD Libraries Summary of Activity - January 2014
in this report ... why libraries matter
Our middle school and high school libraries have been busy this school year! Librarians have already been checking out books to students, assisting with research projects, collaborating with teachers, and assisting with technology needs in their respective buildings! This month, librarians also conducted a variety of lessons with students. See the full report on page 4. Questions? Contact your librarian for more information!
why libraries matter in the year ...
2014
print circulation online access assistance and operations lessons and collaboration
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for more information, please contact melissa.corey@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Benton High School
Kelly LockMcMillen
Central High School
Kristy Johnson
Lafayette High School
Michelle Newby
Bode Middle School
Dlo Duvall
Robidoux Middle School
Melissa Corey
Spring Garden Middle School
Melody Townsend
Truman Middle School
Daria Deshon
School Library Journal recently published a column entitled New Report Hails Librarians as Drivers of Digital Transition, in which a report from the All4Ed foundation outlines a strong correlation between librarians and the use of technology in teaching. “Where we are seeing academic achievement and progress [in students], there has been a very strong librarian,” says Sara Hall, director of the Center for Digital Learning at the Alliance for Excellent Education. “As school districts are making this shift, they have got to take a look at the role of the librarian, and how crucial it is.” -Barack, Lauren. "New Report Hails Librarians as Drivers of Digital Transition." The Digital Shift. N.p., 3 Mar. 2014. Web. 05 Mar. 2014. -1-
Print Circulation Statistics Books Checked Out
Totals New Books Checked Out
Totals
Our print circulation statistics showed approximately 5,000 books checked out in a one month period. These statistics were compiled from January 1, 2014, until January 31, 2014. These circulation statistics also represent the checkout activity of all 4 middle schools and all 3 high schools combined, for a total of 5,500 students. As well, our fiction statistics were strong. Students and staff checked out almost 4,000 fiction texts during this time. This shows that our libraries’
Fiction
Nonfiction
3990
914
Fiction
Nonfiction
782
123
fiction collections are supporting the needs of ELA departments and reader’s/writer’s workshop. Finally, our librarians have begun tracking how our newer books are performing compared to the rest of the existing print collection. By our definition, we are tracking “new” books that were purchased beginning in the 2012-13 school year. These books are a little over a year old or newer in many cases. The proportion of the print collection that is checking out that is classified as new is very high. Out of all fiction books checked out, approximately 1/5 were new books.
Total Circulation of Books
19%
81%
Fiction
Nonfiction
Total Circulation of New Books New vs. Existing Collection
14%
5000 3750 2500 1250 0
86% Fiction Exisiting
Nonfiction New
Fiction - New -2-
Nonfiction - New
Online Access Statistics eBooks
eBooks Checkouts
Totals
eBooks Read Online
166
567
FollettShelf eBooks eBooks and eAudiobooks are available via FollettShelf. SJSD owns 700+ titles available for reading on iPads and laptops.
Library Website Access District Site
789
Benton
302
Central
216
Lafayette
30
Bode
562
Robidoux
74
Spring Garden
539
Truman
58
Library Assistance and Operations Library Operations
Library Assistance (finding books, doing research)
ndividual/group book recommendations including nonfiction, AP, and cultural books; database/web research; locating books on appropriate reading level; readers’ advisory consultations; using and searching Alexandria catalog; Accelerated Reader program assistance; displays/bulletin boards
Student Technology Assistance (Troubleshooting)
troubleshooting log-ins for email, PowerSchool, blogs, etc.; printing/copying issues; SRI links/login; assisting with iPad apps, including Edmodo, Google Drive; finding lost projects; log-in issues; missing iPads; creating screencasts
Staff Technology Assistance (Troubleshooting)
overheads/sound system troubleshooting, assisting with hardware/software, loading students in SRI admin, running PowerSchool reports, using Google Apps, adding information to Schoolwires, Acuity logins, printer setup/install, teaming with all staff on technology training, help with hardware (video cameras, projectors, speakers)
duties performed by librarians Circulation duties cataloging, ordering books,checking in/out, updating patrons, serving as SRI admin, pulling books for teachers Technology duties open/close computer labs; daily iPad check-out/check-in; book computer labs; troubleshooting laptops, computers, iPads; updating website on Schoolwires; track tech repair slips, Acuity logins, create LibGuides Building duties announcements posted to website, TVs; running clubs; assisting with staff meetings Collection duties book displays, reorganizing collection, weeding collection for age/wear and tear, labeling series books, award winner displays, holiday book displays, award reader/selector books
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Lessons and Collaboration Classes Using Libraries and/or Labs
Lessons Taught by Librarians
School
Description
Standards
Biography project for freshmen
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.10
Book talks to freshmen
CSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.9-10.10
Database overview for science
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
Research for World Foods/Family Foods
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner 1
Using copyright-free images
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.6, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner 3.1.6
Choosing a book that fits your needs and Lexile
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-12.10, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner 4
Mini sessions using iMovie and video camera/camera
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.6, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner 3.1.4, 3.1.6
Big 6 Steps to Research
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7-8.6
Using eBooks and Online Catalog
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7-8.10
Databases, Instagrok, Google Advanced Searching
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7-8.8
TRAAP for evaluation of websites, using databases vs Google
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7-8.8
Argument writing using Prezi
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7-8.8
Usage
Central
195 in lab/31 in library
Lafayette
Biology core lab, CA literacy, CA for SRI, Health for research
Benton
Foods classes for research, business group projects, social studies screencasts, ESOL students, Spanish checking out, junior check out, freshmen check out, speech student practice
Bode
3 classes for book checkout, daily usage by ELA/Health
Spring Garden
ELA 7/8 - SRI, book checkout, ELA 8 TRAAP, research, Trumans, checkout, Art - lab for project
Truman
7 teachers using library, varied classes
Robidoux
Computer lab usage for ELA, SS; Missouri Connections for counseling for all 8th graders
Collaboration Time Librarians spent collaboration time with teachers this month in the following subject areas:
Business FACS Industrial Technology
Library lessons are correlated to the following standards:
ELA
•Common Core State Standards for ELA Literacy including Reading: Literature, Writing, History/Social Studies, and Science
Math
•National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S)
Science
•American Association of School Librarian’s Standards for the 21st Century Learner
Individual teachers as needed
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