The document summarizes the activities and usage of a school library over two years. It discusses the number of classes booked in the library, the topics taught to different grades, student opinions gathered from a survey, how many students use the library weekly, and initiatives to promote reading. It also outlines how the library supports teachers and departments, and how teachers can support the library in return.

1. Just the Library Kateri Wilson-Whalley MA(hons), MLitt, MSc, MClip

2. Library Use 2009 - 806 classes booked the library 15 different departments 2010 -185 classes so far

3. I ‘teach’… 3x S5 Study Skills Bibliographies Plagiarism Note taking (for study, research and lectures) Website Quality Weekly S1 Autistic class S2 French -French Blue Using books and metro map to crack mystery 3 lessons with each class S1 English Classes (fortnightly) S2 English Classes (every three weeks) 4x S5 English Classes Library Skills Information Literacy Reading for enjoyment

4. S1 - ACfE Outcomes LIT 1-11a/ LIT 2-11a/ LIT 3-11a LIT 3-11a ENG 2- 12a/ ENG 3-12a ENG2-19a/ENG 3-19a ENG 2- 13a/ ENG 3-13a ENG 2- 17a/ ENG 3-17a/ ENG 4-17a LIT 2-18a/ Lit 3-18a LIT 2-15a/ LIT 3-15a TCH 2-04a /3-04a TCH 2-03a/ 3-03a LIT 3-26a/ 4-26a LIT 3-23a/ 4-23a LIT 3-24a/ 4-24a LIT 2-16a/ 3-16a LIT 2-01a and 3-01a LIT 2-02a and 3-02a LIT 3-14a/ ENG 2- 12a/ ENG 3-12a

5. Outside of Class Time Open when pupils not in class Promote Reading and Books Assisted by 35 Monitors Provide support and place of safety

6. Pupil Opinion 657 pupils completed survey 86% of girls and 79% of boys like the library 25% of girls and 22% of boys choose ‘quite a lot’ or better Plus a pupil nominated me for School Librarian of the Year

7. Pupil Library Use 16% of those asked claimed to use the library weekly or daily. About 70% of these pupils were in S1or S2. 70 to 90 pupils at break and lunch is standard. Issues of books increased annually.

8. Reading Promotion Library Blog Fortnightly Displays Reading Promotions C2C catalogue ( S1 – S3)

9. Plus… I run and maintain the library

10. What can the library do for you? Support your lessons Collate and find resources Teach or support research skills work Reinforce ideas Source CPD materials Journals Books Promote events and activities

11. What can you do for the library? If I’m teaching a lesson - join in and support – especially the assignment part of the lesson. Be the library liaison for your department Join in with promotions Encourage pupils to read Get caught reading Donate old magazines, books…

12. Just remember the Library