In-service Presentation Assignment

LS5333 School Library Media Centerhttp://whats-in-the-library.wikispaces.com/

 

Instructor ~ Dr. Judi MoreillonGroup Partners:

Jennifer Allred, Shantel Benjamin, Roxi Hinojosa, and Kyla Zasowski,  

March 5, 2010 

Mission Statement

Our mission at Rosa Parks Elementary School is to provide extraordinary learning experiences that enable all students to develop their skills, knowledge, and ethical values within

a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Through the partnership of teachers, parents, and the community, our

students will be challenged to develop a lifelong commitment to learning, productive living, and responsible

behavior.

Let’s get the facts…

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•Over 6 thousand books available•15 different magazines•4 different local and national newspapers

FACT # 1:The Library Has:

• Over 200 DVD titles• 25 Book-on-Tape or CDs

Fact # 2The Library Has

Complete Collection of Encyclopedias Available in print and electronic format

FACT #

Map Resources

FACT #

• World maps• Raised relief map• Regional multi-state map• Classroom wall maps• Continents map• Globes

Computers with Internet Access

        

FACT #

Available Programs:1.Microsoft Office2.Kid Science3.Jumpstart4.Kid Pix

Online Library Catalog

FACT #

• View a detailed summary of activity• Reserved items • Monitor overdue items or items out• View available book selection

Educational Databases

Databases are a collection of information, such as recent articles, books, and authors. Here are a few general examples we offer.

book database divided into genres .*An author database organized alphabetically. *A journal database featuring articles.*A video database including titles and subject matter.

FACT #

•NetTracker•Gale •Britannica

•ABC-CLIO•Tumble Books•EBSCO Host

The Library Connection

FACT #

• Monthly newsletter• Library homepage• Library wiki & blog

• Homework assistance• Book talks• Technology assistance• Inter-library loan• Literacy circle• Family reading night

Wednesday Night Live

FACT #

oSchool Library Journal oThe Reading TeacheroTeacher LibrarianoScience ScopeoMathematics oMailbox

Professional Journals

FACT #

• Video podcasting• Technology integration• Movie maker training• Microsoft office training

Technology Training

FACT # 

• Read Around the Planet• DEAR time – Drop Everything And Read

School Wide Reading Programs

FACT #

• Team planning• Curriculum support

Collaboration Opportunities

FACT #

Curriculum Support

FACT #

Resources and materials for ongoing curriculum needs

• Library Services Technology training Reading programs Collaboration opportunities Open communication? or another way to say newsletters, wikis, and or blogs

Family Night Events Curriculum support

• Library Resources  Computer access Educational databases professional Journals & Magazines Encyclopedias Curriculum maps Automation system

What's In The Library

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Tvaruzka, Kathryn. "Warning: Children in the Library! Welcoming Children and Families into the Academic Library." Education Libraries 32.2 (2009): 21-26. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 7 Mar. 2010. "Real, Live, Literature in your Library: Hosting a Literary Artist." PNLA Quarterly 72.1 (2007): 24-26. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 10 Mar. 2010.