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Lovin ’ our LiBRARY !. W H Y …. do we need to update our collection?. Because…. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lovin’ our LiBRARY!
do we need to update our collection?
WHY…
Across the United States, research has shown that students in schools with good school libraries learn more, get better grades, and score higher on standardized test scores than their peers in schools without libraries. From Alaska to North Carolina, more than 60 studies have shown clear evidence of this connection between student achievement and the presence of school libraries with qualified school library media specialists.U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Because…
School Library Journal published an article entitled, School Librarians Can Help Increase Nation’s Report Card Reading Scores. This article supports that 80% of students who checked out books and read independently for enjoyment at least once or twice a week scored higher on national tests than their counterparts.
Because…
The American Libraries Association posted a study, The Impact of New York’s School Libraries on Student Achievement and Motivation. It stated that those schools appropriately staffed and well funded showed more student academic growth than schools with lack of staff and underfunded libraries.
Because…
Budget Proposal
ProjectPatt Angell
Janet CorbinDebbie McCormack
Lizanne Wallace
TU 601
Wicomico Elementary School
500 Rural
K - 5Title 1 (56%
FARMS)
5% ELL 12% Sp Ed
4% Hispanic2%Asian
36% African American58% White
School Profile and Needs:
MSATest Scores
AYP increased 1% for the last 5 years
Average age of collection1994 Fair to poor condition 30% of books were weeded last year
Total collection now at 4,900 Nonfiction average age 1990 New curriculum adopted 5 years ago (book support has not caught up)
Present Book Condition:
12,000 MSDE recommended books 4,900 in our collection Budget proposal is to increase this collection
to 10,000 books over the next 5 years.
Goals and Objectives:
To accomplish this goal, a book and magazine budget
of $20,400 is needed per year.
Audio Visual Materials Supplies Promotional Materials Instructional Materials
Additional Library Costs:
Wicomico Elementary is establishing a Pre -
Kindergarten program for the 2010 – 2011 school
year.
One Time Expenditure:
$24,300
GRAND TOTAL:
Books and reference materials to support 5th grade curriculum
Maryland books for 4th grade Social Studies Science nonfiction across all grades (DDC
500 and 600’s) Material for spec. needs clientele (ex. ELL) Pre K books and resources (storytime
carpet, small chairs, tables, big books) 4th & 5th grade books for reports
varied interests classics current/popular multiple subject areas diversity in literature
Specific objectives:
District funds Supplementary funds
Scholastic Book Fair (additional books) Barnes & Noble Book Fair (classroom sets) Birthday/Special Occasion Book Club Business Fundraiser (every other year)
Document camera, flip camera, writing journals, guest speaker, digital camera
Action Plan:FUNDING
Measure if circulation increased, decreased, or stayed the same
Track whether there has been an increase in collaborative projects
Measure test scores for collaborative units to see if scores increased
Program Evaluation: