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- 1. A SCHOOL LIBRARY: THE VISION Femelyne C. Wesolowski San Jose State University August 8, 2014 LIBR 233-10 Dr. M. Harlan
- 2. “ ” The vision helps people understand how you hope others will view you, and describes some of your highest priorities. Center for School Change
- 3. MISSION & VISION VISION Guam Department of Education Our educational community prepares all students for life, promotes excellence and provides support. MISSION D.L. Perez Elementary School Daniel L. Perez Elementary School is committed to providing all students with a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that prepares them to be productive, innovative, and global- minded citizens. MISSION DOE School Library Media Program The mission of Library Media Program of Guam Public School System is to provide information to students and staff in a variety of formats, teach the skills to use it and instill the desire to read and explore as lifelong learners.
- 4. THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MISSION -draft DLPES Library serves the school community – students, teachers, staff, and parents - with a welcoming and dynamic learning environment that promotes academic progress and personal enrichment; that provides a high quality and robust print and digital collection which reflects the standards of the AASL and Guam DOE; and that promotes intellectual freedom, democratic ideals, and social responsibility for the good of the person and the community.
- 5. TRENDS Library • Traditional views of service & expectations • Implementation of CCSS Information • Rapid information expansion • Slow influx of technology in schools • Little to limited Internet access in homes • Practical & ethical use of information & technology District • Accreditation for all schools • 5 district-wide expectations • Establish SMART goals related to student learning • Implement guaranteed and viable curriculum • Participate in professional learning communities • Develop common formative assessments • Participate in classroom walk- throughs • Implement board approved teacher evaluation process
- 6. WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARY? Students in schools with well-supported, resourced, and professionally-staffed school libraries achieve higher levels of academic success. Kachel, D. E. & Graduate Students of LAS 5530 School Library Advocacy
- 8. THE COLORADO STUDY +
- 9. VISION STATEMENT- draft Our library community engages dynamically with information, values love of learning, promotes collaboration, and strives for civic responsibility.
- 10. STAFFING Roles & Responsibilities Certified Teacher- Librarian Educator Member of Professional Learning Community (PLC) Teacher-Leader Information Specialist VLC Manager Collection Developer Program Manager Reference Coordinator Embedded Librarian Library Advocate Library Technician Administrative Assistant Data Input Collection Manager Service Provider Event Organizer Volunteers Routine Facilitator Maintenance Service Aide Event Facilitator
- 11. AVAILABILITY Flexible Scheduling Traditional library visits In-library instruction use of facility use of resources In-class instruction collaboration research process multiple literacies Class projects Student projects Free Reading Pass Free Computer Pass Extended Hours Before class, morning & lunch recess With after school program Saturday Events Saturday Scholars Mother Read Father Read Bookmobile Visits w/ GPLS Literacy Nites Poetry Prose & Raps Reader’s Theatre BYOD App-nite Online 24/7/365 OPAC E-readers Database subscription Skype Reference (spring and winter break only) Book & Craft Fairs More Patron Visits Book / Genre Groups Peer Tutoring Parent Computer Basics Parent Portal access Themed Weeks National Library Events Micronesian Fair Guest Speakers/Teachers Author / Artist Visits Gallery Showcases Student work
- 12. COLLABORATION: PLAN, TEACH, ASSESS Professional Learning Communities • Grade level meetings • Common planning time • Professional development days • Curriculum mapping • Lesson planning & implementation Guam Library Association International Reading Association • Library advocacy • Local trends • Professional growth
- 13. INSTRUCTION: INFORMATION LITERACY Curriculum • Collaborative Instruction • Common Core State Standards • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) • Book2Cloud sites • Knowledge Building Centers 21st Century Skills • Embedded Instruction • Online Pathfinders • Student Web Projects • Book Reviews • Book Talks • Yearbook • Online Instruction • Basic Computer Skills • Research Process • Site Evaluation
- 14. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Colleagues • Information from SURVEYS, MEETINGS • Research Process • Information Literacy • Website Evaluation • ESL Modifications & Accommodations • KBCs & B2Cs Parents • Information from COMMUNITY VISITS • Computer Skills • Web Searching • Blogs • Homework Helper
- 15. TECHNOLOGY & THE INTERNET Computer • Link to Computer lab • WiFi Access • Web-based learning & teaching • Large group presentation • Self-directed projects • Small group projects Data Collection • LIBRARY ASSESSMENT PLAN • Patron visits by category • Collection Usage • VLC usage • OPAC usage • Reference service • Lessons
- 16. COLLECTION: PRINT, AUDIO, & DIGITAL Print • Curriculum Themes • Guam & Micronesia Collection • Graphic Novels • Children’s Magazines • Teacher Subscriptions • Family Magazines AudioVisualDigital • Non-fiction DVD Collection • Curriculum DVDs, Databases, Pathfinders • Student-made Collection • AV Projects • Web-based projects
- 17. FUNDING • PASSPORT FUNDS – passport fees designated funding for school libraries • GRANTS • AASL Innovative Reading Grant http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/innovative • First Book http://www.firstbook.org/receive-books • Grant Wrangler http://www.grantwrangler.com/librarygrants.html • Laura Bush Foundation http://www.laurabushfoundation.com/ • Snapdragon Book Foundation http://www.snapdragonbookfoundation.org/ • W.K. Kellogg Foundation http://www.wkkf.org/ • DONORS • Friends of the Lagu Libraries http://www.aasl.ala.org/aaslblog/?p=371 • BOOK & CRAFT FAIRS • Winter & Spring • Blue Ribbon Book Fairs http://www.blueribbonbookfairs.org/ • Books are Fun http://hq.booksarefun.com/ • Scholastic Books http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/
- 18. New View of The Library • “Vision, is perhaps, the most fundamental of the elements in strategic planning. Vision is future oriented. Vision includes the basic concept of what the organization is all about—its purpose for being.” Dr. E. A. Merritt (2009) • "The companies that survive longest are the one's that work out what they uniquely can give to the world—not just growth or money but their excellence, their respect for others, or their ability to make people happy. Some call those things a soul.“ • Charles Handy
- 19. DISCUSSION
- 21. REFERENCES • Center for School Change. (2014). Vision and mission. Retrieved from http://centerforschoolchange.org/publications/minnesota-charter-school-handbook/vision-and- mission • Bureau of Statistics and Plans. (2012, December). Guam demographic profile summary file: Guam (islandwide), municipality (village), census designated place (cdp). Retrieved from http://www.bsp.guam.gov/images/stories/census/2010guamprofile.pdf • Department of Education. (2012-2013). School performance report card: D.L. Perez Elementary School. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Z2RvZS5uZXR8Z2RvZXxneDo1OGU4NTg1NTNh ZmI1OTkw • Fernandez, J. P. (2013, November 8). State of public education address. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/a/gdoe.net/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Z2RvZS5uZXR8Z2RvZXxneDoxNTd kYzgxMTI0MmNlM2Jm • File, T. (2013, April 11-13). Digital divide: A connectivity continuum for the United States {Poster}. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/hhes/computer/files/Digital_Divides_PAA_Thom_File.pdf • Haycock, K. (2011). Connecting British Columbia (Canada) school libraries and student achievement: A comparison of higher and lower performing schools with overall similar funding. School Libraries Worldwide, (17)1, 37-50. Retrieved from http://works.bepress.com/ken_haycock/53/
- 22. REFERENCES • Kachel, D. E. & Graduate Students of LSC 5530 School Library Advocacy. (2013). School library research summarized: A graduate class project. [Rev. Ed.]. Mansfield, PA: Mansfield University: School Library & Information Technologies Department. Retrieved from http://sl- it.mansfield.edu/current-students/school-library-impact-studies-project.cfm • LeadershipNOW/M2 Communications. (1996-2010). Quotes on vision: Charles handy. Retrieved from http://www.leadershipnow.com/visionquotes.html • Library Research Studies. (2010). The impact of school libraries on achievement: Exploring the school library impact study [Video interviews]. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school- libraries/impact-studies/ • Library Research Studies. (2013). School libraries & student achievement [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/documents/school/school_library_impact.pdf • Merritt, E. A. (2009, April 17). Which comes first, vision or mission? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://edwardamerritt.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-comes-first-vision-and- mission.html • Rodney, M. J., Lance, K. C., and Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2003). The impact of Michigan school librarians on academic achievement: Kids who have libraries succeed. Lansing, MI: The Library of Michigan. Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal_lm_schllibstudy03_76626_7.pdf
- 23. BIBLIOGRAPHY • American Association of School Librarians. (2013). Strong school libraries build strong students [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslissues/advocacy/AASL_infographic.pdf • Diffen. (n.d.). Mission statement vs. vision statement. Retrieved from http://www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement • Heaney, M. (2007). Graphic novels: A sure bet for your library. Collection Building, 26(3), 72-76. doi: 10.1108/01604950710761625 • Idaho Commission for Libraries. (2011). Idaho school library impact study – 2009. Retrieved from http://libraries.idaho.gov/doc/idaho-school-library-impact-study-2009 • jfreeman. (2009, April 6). Friends of the school library [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.aasl.ala.org/aaslblog/?p=371
- 24. BIBLIOGRAPHY • Midler, Z. (2012). Case profile: Zoe Midler and Google Docs. Library Technology Reports, 48(2), 12-15. Retrieved from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=dac64b0 c-ccce-47c9-b475-4da5e9eb11d6%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=119 • New York Comprehensive Center. (2011,October). Informational brief: Impact of school libraries on student achievement. Retrieved from http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nyla/nycc_school_library_brief.pdf • Pentland, C. (2014). An Attitude of Empowerment. School Library Monthly, 30(4), 31-32. Retrieved from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=c33c1500 -6c2a-4dba-81fd-bb64dc7ee101%40sessionmgr114&vid=1&hid=119 • San Jose State University. (2014). Emerging career trends for information professionals: A snapshot of job titles for summer 2014. Retrieved from http://ischool.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/content_pdf/emerging_career_trends_2014.pdf • Trilling, B. (2010, September-October). From libraries to learning “libratories:” The ABCs of 21st century school libraries. School Library Monthly, (27)1. Retrieved from http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/articles/Trilling2010-v27n1p43.html
- 25. DANGKULO NA SI YU’OS MA’ASE’[CHAMORRO, FIRST LANGUAGE OF GUAM ] MARAMING SALAMAT PO[FILIPINO] THANK YOU!
Editor's Notes
- 1 Hafa Adai. I am Femy Wesolowski. Today I present The Vision for A School Library. I hope to share the elements of the vision and how each responds to the needs of the school community.
- 2 The vision of the library is “future-oriented,” value centered, and hope-filled. It is meant to inspire and focus the organization in realizing its mission, goals, and objectives. (Merritt, 2009) References Center for School Change. (2014). Vision and mission. Retrieved from http://centerforschoolchange.org/publications/minnesota-charter-school-handbook/vision-and-mission/ Merritt, E. A. (2009, April 17). Which comes first, vision or mission? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://edwardamerritt.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-comes-first-vision-and-mission.html
- 3 The vision of the school library must first align to the values and hopes of its governing bodies – the department, the school, the district library program. Bibliography Merritt, E. A. (2009, April 17). Which comes first, vision or mission? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://edwardamerritt.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-comes-first-vision-and-mission.html
- 4 Sometimes, the mission is developed first – to outline its tasks based on what is important to the school library. The notation for “draft” indicates this mission statement and the vision statement following is a work in progress. The school community’s insight and input is needed to gain their support and eventual ownership of how the library can serve them. This service points always to the student’s academic and personal achievement in learning. Bibliography Diffen. (n.d.). Mission statement vs. vision statement. Retrieved from http://www.diffen.com/difference/Mission_Statement_vs_Vision_Statement Merritt, E. A. (2009, April 17). Which comes first, vision or mission? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://edwardamerritt.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-comes-first-vision-and-mission.html
- 5 The mission and vision addresses what is currently happening in the school community. 1. The information explosion, the disparity in technology capability and Internet access (File, 2013; BSP, 2012), the need for building information literacy and other multiple literacies are realities faced by Guam’s public schools. 2. Guam’s public schools will be fully implementing the Common Core State Standards for School Year 2014-2015. Lesson planning, resources, standardized testing must reflect the CCSS. Strategic teaching and learning must be evident. 3. The district demands that all educators must contribute to student achievement. SMART goals must relate to student learning, the curriculum must be accessible and comprehensible to ALL learners, and assessment must align to instruction. Educators must collaborate through professional learning communities, and participate in classroom walk-throughs. (This last expectation is meant to share best practices although some teachers are reluctant to be “evaluated” by colleagues.) (DOE, 2012-2013, SPCR) 4. The superintendent is highly encouraging that all schools establish the accreditation process. As a structured school improvement process, it will help meet the district’s expectations. He is also expecting all administrators to implement the new teacher evaluation process, which will look closely at improvement gains of student learning. (Fernandez, 2013) 5. Guam’s schools have at least one mobile lab of thirty laptops and electronic boards for each grade level and or the school library. DLPES has an additional mobile lab obtained through a mini-grant offered by the department and a computer lab of fifteen stations. (DOE, 2012-2013) The librarian must become an active leader in the CCSS implementation alongside the regular classroom teachers and a collaborator in accomplishing the district’s expectations. She must provide an opportunity for the school community to see beyond its traditional view of a school library– listening to a story, checking out books, learning about Dewey, learning how to use reference sources, study hall. Additionally, these are opportunities for the librarian to promote instruction of information literacy, visual literacy, practical and ethical use of the Internet and its accompanying technology. References Bureau of Statistics and Plans. (2012, December). Guam demographic profile summary file: Guam (islandwide), municipality (village), census designated place (cdp). Retrieved from http://www.bsp.guam.gov/images/stories/census/2010guamprofile.pdf Department of Education. (2012-2013). School performance report card: D.L. Perez Elementary School. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Z2RvZS5uZXR8Z2RvZXxneDo1OGU4NTg1NTNhZmI1OTkw Fernandez, J. P. (2013, November 8). State of public education address. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/a/gdoe.net/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Z2RvZS5uZXR8Z2RvZXxneDoxNTdkYzgxMTI0MmNlM2Jm File, T. (2013, April 11-13). Digital divide: A connectivity continuum for the United States {Poster}. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/hhes/computer/files/Digital_Divides_PAA_Thom_File.pdf Bibliography San Jose State University. (2014). Emerging career trends for information professionals: A snapshot of job titles for summer 2014. Retrieved from http://ischool.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/content_pdf/emerging_career_trends_2014.pdf
- 6 In light of these expectations, the school library vision must answer the essential question: What is the value of a school library? Based on The Colorado Study, what happens in the library affects what happens in the classroom. The research shows: “Students in schools with well-supported, resourced, and professionally-staffed school libraries achieve higher levels of academic success.” (Kachel, et., 2013, p. 6) References Kachel, D. E. & Graduate Students of LSC 5530 School Library Advocacy. (2013). School library research summarized: A graduate class project. [Rev. Ed.]. Mansfield, PA: Mansfield University: School Library & Information Technologies Department. Retrieved from http://sl-it.mansfield.edu/current-students/school-library-impact-studies-project.cfm
- 7 The Colorado Study and similar research in other states show a positive impact of the school library on student achievement. It came about when Library Research Service was trying to locate a study alluded to in an interview about what factor made the most impact on higher student scores. When that “study” turned out to be just an observation, LRS conducted a more reliable, valid study of school library factors which affect student learning. (LRS, 2010) References Library Research Studies. (2010). The impact of school libraries on achievement: Exploring the school library impact study [Video interviews]. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/ Library Research Studies. (2013). School libraries & student achievement [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.lrs.org/documents/school/school_library_impact.pdf Bibliography American Association of School Librarians. (2013). Strong school libraries build strong students [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslissues/advocacy/AASL_infographic.pdf
- 8 The factors which show the positive affect of the school library to student learning include the following: Staffing, Availability, Collaboration, Instruction, Professional Development, Collection, and Funding. These factors will define how the school vision can be implemented.
- 9 What IS the vision of the school library? Our library community engages dynamically with information, values love of learning, promotes collaboration, and strives for civic responsibility. What values are represented? Community, involvement, love of learning, learning, collaboration, civic responsibility This vision statement provides the inspiration to meet the library’s mission as a 21st century institution for its 21st century patrons.
- 10 The school library will be staffed with a certified teacher-librarian, a library technician, and volunteers. Upon training and instruction, the routine management of the library will be the responsibility of the library technician and volunteers. Volunteers will be solicited from the parents, students, and community at large. Basic screening such as TB testing, police and court clearance will be the responsibility of adult volunteers. Student volunteers must demonstrate commitment, interpersonal communication skills, and comprehension of library routines. With this additional staff, the teacher-librarian will be able to concentrate on collaboration of instruction with classroom teachers, computer and support program teachers, e.g. ESL, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented Education. The teacher-librarian will also focus on VLC management, collection improvement, reference service, and advocacy. (Rodney, Lance, Hamilton-Pennell, 2003) Reference Rodney, M. J., Lance, K. C., and Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2003). The impact of Michigan school librarians on academic achievement: Kids who have libraries succeed. Lansing, MI: The Library of Michigan. Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal_lm_schllibstudy03_76626_7.pdf
- 11 The school library will be available beyond the fixed classroom visits. With collaborative teaching, instruction will take place in the classroom. Instruction in the library will focus on use of the facility and its resources. Flexible scheduling will allow for class and student projects, personal enrichment, and guest features based on instructional needs. (Haycock, 2011, p. 45) Literacy events will include Readers’ Theatre, Book Groups, library-themed and community celebrations, book and craft fairs. Advocacy events will include Gallery showcases of student work or local artists, guest speakers or teachers based on curriculum needs. Community service will include Parent Computer Classes, collaboration with Mother Read Father Read and tutoring events. Virtual service will include online cataloguing and database subscriptions, Skype/chat referencing during spring and winter breaks. Reference Haycock, K. (2011). Connecting British Columbia (Canada) school libraries and student achievement: A comparison of higher and lower performing schools with overall similar funding. School Libraries Worldwide, (17)1, 37-50. Retrieved from http://works.bepress.com/ken_haycock/53/
- 12 The school librarian will meet regularly with each grade level to plan for instructional needs, prepare learning resources, deliver instruction, evaluate student progress, reflect on re-teaching or enrichment activities. Meetings can be at the grade level meetings or professional learning communities or common planning time. Membership in local organizations widens professional growth opportunities for the school librarian and a venue to advocate for the library and to address local concerns. Bibliography Idaho Commission for Libraries. (2011). Idaho school library impact study – 2009. Retrieved from http://libraries.idaho.gov/doc/idaho-school-library-impact-study-2009 Pentland, C. (2014). An Attitude of Empowerment. School Library Monthly, 30(4), 31-32. Retrieved from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=c33c1500-6c2a-4dba-81fd-bb64dc7ee101%40sessionmgr114&vid=1&hid=119
- 13 The school librarian will collaborate on instruction with the CCSS and or STEM initiatives, on development of Knowledge Building Centers, and Book2Cloud curation. Lessons on 21st century skills will be developed and taught based on curriculum and personal needs. Student Web Projects such as book reviews and book talks will be developed with the librarian. Online instruction will be available for students and parents at the library computer stations or at home on personal computers. Bibliography Midler, Z. (2012). Case profile: Zoe Midler and Google Docs. Library Technology Reports, 48(2), 12-15. Retrieved from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=dac64b0c-ccce-47c9-b475-4da5e9eb11d6%40sessionmgr110&vid=1&hid=119
- 14 In-service during professional development days will be planned based on teacher and staff surveys. Parenting sessions will be developed based on parent surveys sent home or obtained from community visits. These community visits will focus on areas with families who have limited or no transportation. Bibliography New York Comprehensive Center. (2011,October). Informational brief: Impact of school libraries on student achievement. Retrieved from http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nyla/nycc_school_library_brief.pdf
- 15 The school library computer stations will be linked to computer lab resources. WiFi access will broaden web capability at school. Multimedia projectors and audiovisual equipment will be available for projects. Students will use computers and be online during instruction or for self-directed projects. Data collection for the library assessment plan will be gathered, analyzed and reported online. Bibliography Trilling, B. (2010, September-October). From libraries to learning “libratories:” The ABCs of 21st century school libraries. School Library Monthly, (27)1. Retrieved from http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/articles/Trilling2010-v27n1p43.html
- 16 The school library collection will reflect the curriculum themes and current trends, such as but not limited to graphic novels. The Guam and Micronesian Collection will be developed to include online connection to libraries or educational organizations in Oceania. The audiovisual and digital collection will be built to meet instructional objectives. Pathfinders will be developed with teachers and students and made available online or in print. Bibliography Heaney, M. (2007). Graphic novels: A sure bet for your library. Collection Building, 26(3), 72-76. doi: 10.1108/01604950710761625
- 17 The school library will have expanded its funding resources beyond the mandated passport funds. Grants will be applied with sources whose missions match those of the school. Friends of the Library will be established to help with funding events, volunteers, community events. Book & Craft Fairs will be established to promote locally-themed books and arts. Bibliography Jfreeman. (2009, April 6). Friends of the school library [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.aasl.ala.org/aaslblog/?p=371
- 18 Dream big. Stay rooted. Strategic planning and working together will help the community realize its vision for the library as an integral component of the school. It is a gateway to information, knowledge, and wisdom. It is an opportunity to connect with people, ideas and experiences. It is a center for gathering, learning, and sharing that opens wide into the world. And in the 21st century, the library is accessible across space, time, culture, and place. Thank you. References LeadershipNOW/M2 Communications. (1996-2010). Quotes on vision: Charles handy. Retrieved from http://www.leadershipnow.com/visionquotes.html Merritt, E. A. (2009, April 17). Which comes first, vision or mission? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://edwardamerritt.blogspot.com/2009/04/which-comes-first-vision-and-mission.html
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