The document summarizes a presentation by three school librarians from Thomas Dale High School about creating a vibrant high school library program. The school has over 2,400 students housed across two campuses, and the librarians maintain large print and digital collections. They teach library orientation classes, conduct book talks during SSR time, and offer an elective Library Science class. The librarians also collaborate with teachers by creating instructional materials and providing in-services on databases, citation tools, internet research, and copyright.

1. VEMA Conference 2011
Creating a Vibrant High School Library Program
Presented by Kathy Lehman, Lori Donovan, and Shelley
Armstrong, School Librarians, Thomas Dale High School, Chester, VA

2. About Our School…
• Large high school in the suburbs of Richmond.
• Over 2400 students housed on two campuses. Our ninth
graders are in one building and our upperclassmen are in
the main building. Students do travel between the
buildings during the day.
• We maintain large print collections that students have access as
well as a large virtual presence with databases and eBooks.
Students also have access to Edline and Gradequick as means of
communication with school.

3. Teaching in the Library
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4. Teaching in the Library
• Library Orientation/Science Fair Orientation
– Introduction to library services to new students; use of TRAILS
– Lessons about resources for science fair including accessing
turnitin.com and EasyBib
• Book Talks
– SSR time
– Book talking based on reading surveys; new books, VRC, and
Teen Read Week
• Library Science Class
– English elective for junior and senior students
– Teaches advanced research skills to prepare for life after high
school

5. Collaborating in the Library
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6. Collaborating in the Library
• Collaborating sheet
• Teacher Pathfinder pages
• Evaluative pieces
– Check lists
– Exit slips
– Rubrics

7. Teacher In-Services
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8. Teacher In-Services
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Database instruction
Turnitin.com
Using the Internet Effectively
EasyBib.com
Copyright and Fair Use