This document provides an overview of Jane Viner's professional experience as a teacher librarian and the programs and services offered at the McKie Library at Kilvington Grammar School in Australia. It discusses how the library has been transformed since 2014 to become a vibrant learning space through collaboration, building relationships, and increasing involvement of students and staff. It highlights several programs led by the library including Kilvington Reads, book clubs, research classes, and the Assembly of Notables program for Year 7 students. Feedback from students and staff emphasizes the importance of knowledgeable staff, up-to-date resources, and an inviting physical environment in creating a great school library.
Collaboration is essential for the success and survival of school libraries according to Jane Viner, Head of Library Resource Services at Kilvington Grammar School. She discusses how she transformed the school library into a vibrant hub for students by collaborating with teachers, staff, parents, and students. Surveys found that 86% of students use the library at lunchtime and over 65% rate the library staff as excellent in approachability. Viner emphasizes building relationships both within the school community and beyond to bring in new resources, programs, and ideas to better serve students.
Creating A Dynamic Library At The Heart Of Your AcademyLTay007
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective school library that supports teaching, learning, and developing independent learners. It provides examples of how school librarians can create a dynamic library and reading culture through reading challenges, book awards, book fairs, reading clubs, and building links with primary schools. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration between librarians, teachers, and school leadership to integrate the library into the curriculum and evaluate its impact on student learning.
You Can’t Do It On Your Own: working in partnershipLTay007
This document discusses the importance and benefits of collaboration between school librarians and various partners inside and outside the school. It provides examples of how the author has successfully collaborated with teaching staff, departments, feeder primary schools, public libraries, and other external organizations. The benefits of collaboration include being more effective, adding value, making things easier, and making the librarian indispensable.
The document discusses the key roles of school libraries in supporting teaching and learning, developing independent learners, and promoting literacy and reading. It notes that effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who work closely with teachers, use pupil librarians, and employ various strategies to promote reading and evaluate the library's impact. The most important factor for improving school libraries is support from effective headteachers who recognize the library's role in raising literacy standards.
The librarian now manages both the senior and junior school libraries. In the past term, the librarian focused on expanding library services across both schools, including virtual library resources and reading programs. Over 2000 books were added to the junior school library which reopened in November after renovations. Both libraries saw increased book borrowing and positive feedback from visitors.
This document provides resources and suggestions for advocating for school libraries. It discusses why advocacy is important and includes potential presentation topics to highlight what makes a great school library. Sample advocacy letters are presented, as well as topic pages on the importance of school libraries, teacher librarians, reading, equity, and the impact of reducing teacher librarian positions. Ideas are given for using images and research in advocacy efforts and personalizing the message. The document also discusses using newsletters and reports to promote the library and announces an upcoming national advocacy campaign.
The document discusses the key roles of school libraries in supporting teaching and learning, developing independent learners, and promoting literacy and reading. It outlines strategies used at City of London Academy to create a reading culture, including reading programs, book events, and reading clubs. Research shows that reading for enjoyment improves educational outcomes more than socioeconomic background. The most effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who work closely with teachers, use pupil librarians, and evaluate the impact of the library on learning.
Collaboration is essential for the success and survival of school libraries according to Jane Viner, Head of Library Resource Services at Kilvington Grammar School. She discusses how she transformed the school library into a vibrant hub for students by collaborating with teachers, staff, parents, and students. Surveys found that 86% of students use the library at lunchtime and over 65% rate the library staff as excellent in approachability. Viner emphasizes building relationships both within the school community and beyond to bring in new resources, programs, and ideas to better serve students.
Creating A Dynamic Library At The Heart Of Your AcademyLTay007
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective school library that supports teaching, learning, and developing independent learners. It provides examples of how school librarians can create a dynamic library and reading culture through reading challenges, book awards, book fairs, reading clubs, and building links with primary schools. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration between librarians, teachers, and school leadership to integrate the library into the curriculum and evaluate its impact on student learning.
You Can’t Do It On Your Own: working in partnershipLTay007
This document discusses the importance and benefits of collaboration between school librarians and various partners inside and outside the school. It provides examples of how the author has successfully collaborated with teaching staff, departments, feeder primary schools, public libraries, and other external organizations. The benefits of collaboration include being more effective, adding value, making things easier, and making the librarian indispensable.
The document discusses the key roles of school libraries in supporting teaching and learning, developing independent learners, and promoting literacy and reading. It notes that effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who work closely with teachers, use pupil librarians, and employ various strategies to promote reading and evaluate the library's impact. The most important factor for improving school libraries is support from effective headteachers who recognize the library's role in raising literacy standards.
The librarian now manages both the senior and junior school libraries. In the past term, the librarian focused on expanding library services across both schools, including virtual library resources and reading programs. Over 2000 books were added to the junior school library which reopened in November after renovations. Both libraries saw increased book borrowing and positive feedback from visitors.
This document provides resources and suggestions for advocating for school libraries. It discusses why advocacy is important and includes potential presentation topics to highlight what makes a great school library. Sample advocacy letters are presented, as well as topic pages on the importance of school libraries, teacher librarians, reading, equity, and the impact of reducing teacher librarian positions. Ideas are given for using images and research in advocacy efforts and personalizing the message. The document also discusses using newsletters and reports to promote the library and announces an upcoming national advocacy campaign.
The document discusses the key roles of school libraries in supporting teaching and learning, developing independent learners, and promoting literacy and reading. It outlines strategies used at City of London Academy to create a reading culture, including reading programs, book events, and reading clubs. Research shows that reading for enjoyment improves educational outcomes more than socioeconomic background. The most effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who work closely with teachers, use pupil librarians, and evaluate the impact of the library on learning.
The JCSP Demonstration Library Project was established in 2002 to improve literacy levels and develop a culture of reading in schools located in disadvantaged areas of Ireland. It established libraries staffed by professional librarians in 30 schools. Research found the libraries improved students' reading scores, book borrowing, attendance, and retention in school. The libraries became hubs that supported student learning through literacy programs and access to books.
The attainment challege and school libraries in RenfrewshireCILIPScotland
The document discusses the work of the Renfrewshire School Libraries Attainment Team, which aims to raise attainment in literacy for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Key points include: the team runs various projects targeting reading attitudes and skills; initial evaluations found most students had more positive reading attitudes and improved literacy after projects; and the team collaborates with schools and tracks student data to evaluate impact on closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
The document discusses ideas from the UK to promote reading for pleasure. It summarizes the author's scholarship trip where they visited various schools, libraries, and organizations. It outlines the benefits of reading for pleasure, including increased attainment and empathy. It discusses initiatives like Empathy Lab that focus on using reading to improve empathy. It also discusses research on teachers as readers and the importance of teachers having knowledge of children's literature. Overall, the document promotes creating a culture of reading for pleasure in schools.
Creating a Dynamic Library at the heart of your AcademyLTay007
The document discusses strategies for creating a dynamic school library that is at the heart of the learning community. It recommends that librarians work closely with teachers and senior managers to develop library provision that supports teaching and learning. Effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who collaborate with staff, promote independent learning and reading, and help evaluate the library's impact on student achievement.
Reading for Pleasure has declined in the UK but is important for student attainment and future career success. International research shows a direct correlation between good school libraries and higher student achievement. A good school library has a professional librarian, appropriate resources, and encourages reading enjoyment. Implementing a reading for pleasure policy school-wide can positively impact students through normalizing reading across the curriculum, rewarding reading, and involving parents.
Carolina Friends School Lower School Library Annual Report 2014-15Natalie Harvey
Natalie joins the Lower School library with a passion for education. She has degrees in elementary education and library science. The library transitioned to a flexible schedule to allow teachers to collaborate with Natalie. The library purchased graphic novels and subscribed to Pebble Go. Students can now check out up to 5 books at once.
Participants explored
• An overview of how social media can support school library services.
• An outline of the benefits of social media for the school library community
• Strategies for setting up and using social media for school library services.
• Tips for developing social media guidelines including learning from mistakes.
- The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Southern Miss underwent changes in 2017, including the university reducing the number of colleges from six to four. SLIS remains in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
- SLIS enrollment increased with over 150 graduate students and 88 undergraduate students coming from various states. New options included dual masters programs and graduate certificates in Archives and Youth Services.
- The SLIS faculty were involved in research, teaching, advising student organizations, and outreach activities like the Children's Book Festival. New faculty were also added.
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Jane Viner - Teacher librarians can connect school communities. People of influence – the Principal, Vice Principal, Heads of School, Curriculum leaders and teachers are essential partners in the journey of connection and integration of curriculum change. This session will explore how MLC Libraries teacher librarians are using their MLC Digital Library to connect, integrate and lead.
This annual report summarizes the activities of the Carolina Friends School Lower School Library for the 2015-2016 school year. It describes the library's transformation into a larger learning commons space, new resources and programs offered, increased circulation and collection, classroom collaborations, special events, the librarian's professional development activities, and plans for future growth of the library.
Service development and delivery for indigenous communities resulted in a form named, 'Library in a Box.' The report shows providing library service to daycares, youth groups, families, schools, and adult learning groups. The report demonstrates the passion, commitment and determination of volunteers to expand the reach of library service for indigenous communities. Most important the need, capacity and high consumption of library service in indigenous communities. Read more at http://libraryinaboxservice.blogspot.ca/
Ditching Dewey: A Survey of U.S. Public LibrariesRob Nunez
In the Spring of 2020, the UW-Milwaukee iSchool partnered with the Kenosha Public Library to conduct a survey of public libraries in the country that have dropped the Dewey Decimal System. Of the respondents, there is a clear message to why changing to another system is helpful to patrons. In this session, the speakers will present their findings, discuss the pros and cons to Dewey, and consider the alternatives used by other public libraries.
In 2016 two technocrats at the Kenosha Public Library (KPL) decided to add a Snap Circuits kit to the collection. From there the collection has grown to include a 360fly, Cozmo robots, Amazon Echos, cake pans and more. With the addition of these items, programming and resources had to be dedicated to training patrons and staff on their use. KPL staff will discuss the growing pains of a Library of Things collection and how these items have been used to inspire creativity and learning and to keep generations curious about what's around the corner.
The webinar introduced participants to the members of the current ASLA Board and their roles. Information was also shared about the work of the Board and future plans for ASLA.
Reading for pleasure – strategies to engage children and young peopleCILIPScotland
This document discusses many strategies and evidence around promoting reading for pleasure. It notes that reading is important for educational attainment, health, earnings and more. Key factors that promote reading include: having books available and time to read; being read to; choosing what to read; belonging to a reading community; talking about books; and creating a positive reading environment at home and school. The social and emotional benefits of reading are also emphasized.
The library at Bethlehem College underwent renovations in 2016 to create a modern learning environment. Furniture was replaced, shelving updated, and new computers installed. Engagement programs like library week, book quizzes, and a summer reading club promoted reading. Over 1,200 new books were purchased, with a focus on junior non-fiction and Christian titles. Usage remained high, with the most popular books being checked out repeatedly. The librarians concluded that through guidance from God, they were able to effectively serve the school community.
The newsletter provides updates on several initiatives of the Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL) organization. FAVL was able to purchase a popular graphic novel series called Aya of Yopougon for libraries in Burkina Faso thanks to donor support. FAVL also manages 18 libraries across 4 countries and supports an additional 64 libraries through partnerships. Current fundraising priorities include establishing endowments and renewing books stock for the libraries. Several library programs are highlighted, including successful reading camps in Burkina Faso, after-school programs improving student skills in Ghana, and a new library opening in Burkina Faso honoring a deceased Peace Corps volunteer.
Gop sang at youth for cause dialogue session 10 june 2011Hiep Luong
The document summarizes a project by the Nhóm Góp Sáng group to establish free reading book branches in parks and start a School Children Wikibooks project. The free reading book branches started with 200 books in one park and have expanded to over 2000 books in three parks. The School Children Wikibooks project aims to form reading habits in students and has conducted surveys at schools in Phu An, Tien Giang, and Cai Lay. The long-term goals are to contribute to the country's development, inspire youth, and spread the value of books.
Victoria Sanchez and Mary Madigan share the story of how and why the Milwaukee Public Library have shifted the focus of their Summer Library Program to outside the library, positioning the library staff as literacy leaders in the community.
A photo report on the SLA School Librarian of the Year Award Ceremony at Dexter House, Tower Hill, London, 1 October 2012. The award was won by Adam Lancaster of Monk's Walk School in Welwyn Garden City.
Also awarded was the School Library Design Award, on its second year. Winner was The Duston School in Northampton. The school library, known as "The Hub" was praised by the judges for giving students "ownership of their own space and their own place. Funky furnishings, a bold colour scheme, creative space planning, natural and artificial lighting, effective acoustics and ever changing, motivating signage and graphics make The Hub a destination like no other."
Kevin Crossley Holland, author and chair of the SLA, in praising the finalists for the awards said: "Make no mistake about it! School libraries and school librarians are under real pressure – political apathy, cuts in their budgets, threats of redundancy, status within their schools. But all over the country, individual librarians are doing imaginative and valiant and, frankly, quite crucial work, inspiring a love of reading within their schools and communities. They’re not only custodians of the storyhoard, the river of poems and the building blocks of information but brokers of the relationship between books as physical artefacts and the Digital Age. Now, the very best of them have been shortlisted to be the SLA School Librarian of the Year. It’s an award that matters, and it should be recognised by each and every one of us.”
Sponsored by Scholastic Children's Books, Raintree Publishing, and Demco Interiors.
Photographs/Report by Candy Gourlay www.candygourlay.com
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Ross Todd on effective school libraries. Some key points:
- School libraries help students learn by supporting curriculum, developing literacy skills, and providing instruction on information literacy and technology.
- Research shows student achievement increases when libraries are staffed by qualified teacher-librarians who collaborate with teachers.
- Effective school libraries have sufficient resources and technology, and view their role as developing student knowledge rather than just providing information. They focus on learning outcomes over other metrics.
- Evidence-based practice is important for school libraries to demonstrate how they specifically contribute to student learning. This helps justify resources and focus efforts on effective strategies.
The JCSP Demonstration Library Project was established in 2002 to improve literacy levels and develop a culture of reading in schools located in disadvantaged areas of Ireland. It established libraries staffed by professional librarians in 30 schools. Research found the libraries improved students' reading scores, book borrowing, attendance, and retention in school. The libraries became hubs that supported student learning through literacy programs and access to books.
The attainment challege and school libraries in RenfrewshireCILIPScotland
The document discusses the work of the Renfrewshire School Libraries Attainment Team, which aims to raise attainment in literacy for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Key points include: the team runs various projects targeting reading attitudes and skills; initial evaluations found most students had more positive reading attitudes and improved literacy after projects; and the team collaborates with schools and tracks student data to evaluate impact on closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
The document discusses ideas from the UK to promote reading for pleasure. It summarizes the author's scholarship trip where they visited various schools, libraries, and organizations. It outlines the benefits of reading for pleasure, including increased attainment and empathy. It discusses initiatives like Empathy Lab that focus on using reading to improve empathy. It also discusses research on teachers as readers and the importance of teachers having knowledge of children's literature. Overall, the document promotes creating a culture of reading for pleasure in schools.
Creating a Dynamic Library at the heart of your AcademyLTay007
The document discusses strategies for creating a dynamic school library that is at the heart of the learning community. It recommends that librarians work closely with teachers and senior managers to develop library provision that supports teaching and learning. Effective school libraries have well-trained librarians who collaborate with staff, promote independent learning and reading, and help evaluate the library's impact on student achievement.
Reading for Pleasure has declined in the UK but is important for student attainment and future career success. International research shows a direct correlation between good school libraries and higher student achievement. A good school library has a professional librarian, appropriate resources, and encourages reading enjoyment. Implementing a reading for pleasure policy school-wide can positively impact students through normalizing reading across the curriculum, rewarding reading, and involving parents.
Carolina Friends School Lower School Library Annual Report 2014-15Natalie Harvey
Natalie joins the Lower School library with a passion for education. She has degrees in elementary education and library science. The library transitioned to a flexible schedule to allow teachers to collaborate with Natalie. The library purchased graphic novels and subscribed to Pebble Go. Students can now check out up to 5 books at once.
Participants explored
• An overview of how social media can support school library services.
• An outline of the benefits of social media for the school library community
• Strategies for setting up and using social media for school library services.
• Tips for developing social media guidelines including learning from mistakes.
- The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Southern Miss underwent changes in 2017, including the university reducing the number of colleges from six to four. SLIS remains in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
- SLIS enrollment increased with over 150 graduate students and 88 undergraduate students coming from various states. New options included dual masters programs and graduate certificates in Archives and Youth Services.
- The SLIS faculty were involved in research, teaching, advising student organizations, and outreach activities like the Children's Book Festival. New faculty were also added.
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Jane Viner - Teacher librarians can connect school communities. People of influence – the Principal, Vice Principal, Heads of School, Curriculum leaders and teachers are essential partners in the journey of connection and integration of curriculum change. This session will explore how MLC Libraries teacher librarians are using their MLC Digital Library to connect, integrate and lead.
This annual report summarizes the activities of the Carolina Friends School Lower School Library for the 2015-2016 school year. It describes the library's transformation into a larger learning commons space, new resources and programs offered, increased circulation and collection, classroom collaborations, special events, the librarian's professional development activities, and plans for future growth of the library.
Service development and delivery for indigenous communities resulted in a form named, 'Library in a Box.' The report shows providing library service to daycares, youth groups, families, schools, and adult learning groups. The report demonstrates the passion, commitment and determination of volunteers to expand the reach of library service for indigenous communities. Most important the need, capacity and high consumption of library service in indigenous communities. Read more at http://libraryinaboxservice.blogspot.ca/
Ditching Dewey: A Survey of U.S. Public LibrariesRob Nunez
In the Spring of 2020, the UW-Milwaukee iSchool partnered with the Kenosha Public Library to conduct a survey of public libraries in the country that have dropped the Dewey Decimal System. Of the respondents, there is a clear message to why changing to another system is helpful to patrons. In this session, the speakers will present their findings, discuss the pros and cons to Dewey, and consider the alternatives used by other public libraries.
In 2016 two technocrats at the Kenosha Public Library (KPL) decided to add a Snap Circuits kit to the collection. From there the collection has grown to include a 360fly, Cozmo robots, Amazon Echos, cake pans and more. With the addition of these items, programming and resources had to be dedicated to training patrons and staff on their use. KPL staff will discuss the growing pains of a Library of Things collection and how these items have been used to inspire creativity and learning and to keep generations curious about what's around the corner.
The webinar introduced participants to the members of the current ASLA Board and their roles. Information was also shared about the work of the Board and future plans for ASLA.
Reading for pleasure – strategies to engage children and young peopleCILIPScotland
This document discusses many strategies and evidence around promoting reading for pleasure. It notes that reading is important for educational attainment, health, earnings and more. Key factors that promote reading include: having books available and time to read; being read to; choosing what to read; belonging to a reading community; talking about books; and creating a positive reading environment at home and school. The social and emotional benefits of reading are also emphasized.
The library at Bethlehem College underwent renovations in 2016 to create a modern learning environment. Furniture was replaced, shelving updated, and new computers installed. Engagement programs like library week, book quizzes, and a summer reading club promoted reading. Over 1,200 new books were purchased, with a focus on junior non-fiction and Christian titles. Usage remained high, with the most popular books being checked out repeatedly. The librarians concluded that through guidance from God, they were able to effectively serve the school community.
The newsletter provides updates on several initiatives of the Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL) organization. FAVL was able to purchase a popular graphic novel series called Aya of Yopougon for libraries in Burkina Faso thanks to donor support. FAVL also manages 18 libraries across 4 countries and supports an additional 64 libraries through partnerships. Current fundraising priorities include establishing endowments and renewing books stock for the libraries. Several library programs are highlighted, including successful reading camps in Burkina Faso, after-school programs improving student skills in Ghana, and a new library opening in Burkina Faso honoring a deceased Peace Corps volunteer.
Gop sang at youth for cause dialogue session 10 june 2011Hiep Luong
The document summarizes a project by the Nhóm Góp Sáng group to establish free reading book branches in parks and start a School Children Wikibooks project. The free reading book branches started with 200 books in one park and have expanded to over 2000 books in three parks. The School Children Wikibooks project aims to form reading habits in students and has conducted surveys at schools in Phu An, Tien Giang, and Cai Lay. The long-term goals are to contribute to the country's development, inspire youth, and spread the value of books.
Victoria Sanchez and Mary Madigan share the story of how and why the Milwaukee Public Library have shifted the focus of their Summer Library Program to outside the library, positioning the library staff as literacy leaders in the community.
A photo report on the SLA School Librarian of the Year Award Ceremony at Dexter House, Tower Hill, London, 1 October 2012. The award was won by Adam Lancaster of Monk's Walk School in Welwyn Garden City.
Also awarded was the School Library Design Award, on its second year. Winner was The Duston School in Northampton. The school library, known as "The Hub" was praised by the judges for giving students "ownership of their own space and their own place. Funky furnishings, a bold colour scheme, creative space planning, natural and artificial lighting, effective acoustics and ever changing, motivating signage and graphics make The Hub a destination like no other."
Kevin Crossley Holland, author and chair of the SLA, in praising the finalists for the awards said: "Make no mistake about it! School libraries and school librarians are under real pressure – political apathy, cuts in their budgets, threats of redundancy, status within their schools. But all over the country, individual librarians are doing imaginative and valiant and, frankly, quite crucial work, inspiring a love of reading within their schools and communities. They’re not only custodians of the storyhoard, the river of poems and the building blocks of information but brokers of the relationship between books as physical artefacts and the Digital Age. Now, the very best of them have been shortlisted to be the SLA School Librarian of the Year. It’s an award that matters, and it should be recognised by each and every one of us.”
Sponsored by Scholastic Children's Books, Raintree Publishing, and Demco Interiors.
Photographs/Report by Candy Gourlay www.candygourlay.com
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Ross Todd on effective school libraries. Some key points:
- School libraries help students learn by supporting curriculum, developing literacy skills, and providing instruction on information literacy and technology.
- Research shows student achievement increases when libraries are staffed by qualified teacher-librarians who collaborate with teachers.
- Effective school libraries have sufficient resources and technology, and view their role as developing student knowledge rather than just providing information. They focus on learning outcomes over other metrics.
- Evidence-based practice is important for school libraries to demonstrate how they specifically contribute to student learning. This helps justify resources and focus efforts on effective strategies.
Great School Libraries! Powering learning, teaching and literacyCILIP
Great school libraries and librarians can make a positive impact on learning, teaching, and the whole school. They support students by developing independent learning, literacy skills, and digital skills. They support teachers through curriculum resources, collaboration on lessons, and professional development. They benefit the whole school by creating inspiring learning spaces, supporting wellbeing, and being a community hub. Research shows schools with strong library programs see higher test scores, engagement, and overall achievement from students.
International Perspectives in School Libraries Caroline Roche
The document discusses the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) and its objectives to advocate for and promote school libraries internationally. It summarizes a conference held by IASL in Tokyo, Japan in August 2016 that included keynote speakers and workshops on topics like evaluating school library programs, serving refugee students, and fostering empathy. The document also provides details on the presenter's role coordinating a teen technology competition in the UK and her work as a school librarian at an independent girls' school in England.
Libraries and teacher librarians play a key role in helping students achieve standards related to skills like reading, research, analysis, and evaluation. Several landmark studies from the 1960s to the 1990s found that academic achievement is higher in schools that have a centralized library with a large collection, a professional librarian who collaborates with teachers, and invest more in resources beyond textbooks. When libraries are well-resourced with materials, technology, and staffing, test scores can be expected to be 10-20% higher.
Petaluma Secondary Librarians' Presentation to the School BoardAnna Koval
Petaluma secondary school librarians presented to the Board on April 12, 2011 about the importance of strong school library programs. They summarized that Petaluma has strong school libraries that promote reading and provide resources to students. The librarians act as teachers by providing instruction and technology training. Library programs offer fun activities for students like book clubs, author visits, and field trips. The librarians advocated that the library of the future embraces new technologies and goes beyond the walls of the library. They emphasized the importance of adequate staffing for the library team to improve student achievement.
Towards functional school libraries: A tale of Room to Read’s school library ...Zakir Hossain/ICS, Zurich
Room to Read has partnered with over 1,200 schools in Vietnam to establish and support functional school libraries. They have renovated and equipped over 1,000 primary school libraries, providing books, materials, furniture and training for teachers and librarians. Their efforts aim to address challenges in Vietnam's education system by increasing access to quality books, establishing reading programs, and involving families and communities to develop a culture of reading. The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training now uses Room to Read's library training model and curriculum nationwide.
Effective school libraries are learning hubs with print and electronic resources that support student achievement. When supervised by a library media specialist who collaborates with teachers, school libraries help students develop reading skills, become skilled users of ideas and information, and explore resources. Research shows that school libraries positively impact student outcomes, with students performing better on tests and achieving at higher levels in schools with well-resourced libraries and media specialists.
The document provides information about the Lake Myra Elementary School Media Center located in Wendell, North Carolina. It summarizes the media center's mission to encourage learning and provide resources to students. Details are given about the media center's facilities, staff, and the diverse student population it serves from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Visitors are welcomed to utilize the media center's books, computers, study spaces and resources.
Leading Learning to Transform School Libraries, abqla2015abqlaConference
This document discusses transforming school libraries into library learning commons. It defines a library learning commons as a whole-school approach that makes the physical and virtual library the collaborative hub for inquiry-based, future-oriented learning. The library learning commons is designed to nurture skills like critical thinking, creativity, literacy, and technology competencies. It advocates that all students deserve access to excellent school libraries led by teacher-librarians and positioned to drive school improvement. The document presents standards and growth indicators to help schools transition libraries and measure progress in areas like instructional leadership, literacy, and designing learning spaces.
The annual report of the New Providence Elementary School Learning Commons summarizes their activities for the 2013-2014 school year. Their vision is to ensure students are effective users of print and digital resources and to provide materials that meet curriculum and recreational needs. Highlights included author visits, book fairs, participation in reading programs, and hosting special events. The library checked out over 32,000 items and the Teacher Librarian taught 560 classes. Going forward, they hope to expand collaboration with teachers and create a Makerspace to encourage STEM learning.
The document discusses the various roles of a 21st century school librarian, including as a leader, instructional partner, information specialist, teacher, and program administrator. As a leader, the librarian advocates for the profession and empowers others. As an instructional partner, the librarian collaborates with teachers on lessons. As an information specialist, the librarian provides resources and teaches information literacy skills. As a teacher, the librarian empowers students to be critical thinkers. And as a program administrator, the librarian ensures student achievement guides decision making. The overarching goal across all roles is to empower students as 21st century learners.
What's In It for Me? How Administrators & Teachers Benefit from School Librar...Keith Lance
This document summarizes several studies that examined the benefits administrators, teachers, and students receive from strong school library programs. The studies found that administrators and teachers value librarians' roles in areas like instructional support, reading motivation, and professional development. When librarians collaborate with teachers, it leads to better teaching of skills like information literacy. The studies also found students are more likely to succeed academically when administrators support library programs and librarians work closely with teachers.
Public libraries in the UK have undergone significant changes in recent years to adapt to the 21st century. A national framework provides funding and standards to help libraries transform their services and focus on books/reading, community spaces, and digital skills. Case studies show how libraries in London Borough of Croydon collaborate with schools and engage diverse community groups like families and immigrants through services like Bookstart, literacy programs, and learning centers. As libraries continue reinventing their roles and staff skills, their goal is to remain vital community places that improve lives through knowledge, advocacy, and support of citizens.
The document provides guidance on how to be a kickass school librarian. It emphasizes that the main role of a school librarian is to make the lives of teachers and students easier by being a resource for finding materials to support teaching and learning. It lists key attributes of an effective librarian as passion, commitment, visibility, enthusiasm, learning, teaching, innovation, connection, and a sense of fun. It also outlines specific ways librarians can support teachers, students, and the overall school community.
The document discusses relationship management in university libraries. It describes the University of Lincoln libraries, which have 42 FTE staff serving 13,475 students across 4 colleges. Subject librarians act as liaisons between academic schools and the library. The libraries provide skills development support through specialist teams and work to influence development through initiatives like "Getting Started" for student transitions, referencing guides, and skills workshops. The University Librarian also serves as the Dean of Student Learning Development, putting the library at the heart of student academic development.
This document discusses a pilot program where librarians acted as "virtual librarians" embedded in online courses. They provided library instruction, assistance with research, and troubleshooting of technology issues for students. A survey found that students who had a virtual librarian felt more confident in their library skills and the assignments were helpful. Faculty also reported being satisfied with the collaboration and customization provided. The librarians concluded the virtual librarian program was a useful service that could be expanded to more courses, including study abroad programs.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
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5. 5
Jane Viner says…
“ I love school libraries because as a teacher librarian we can make
a difference in the life of a child, a student, young adult, teacher,
staff member and parent.”
“Reading is an essential literacy skill and loving to read for
pleasure opens up the wonder of books and inspires children
and adults to become immersed in another world”
Carmona, Bianca (2017) Sharing a love of reading brings joy to heart.
Glen Eira/Port Phillip Leader. Tuesday August 29th, p. 16.
6. 6
Presentation Outline
PART A
• Introduction
• Kilvington Grammar School
• Inspirational words
• Take away
PART B
• Programs
• Junior Students
• Kilvington Reads
• Book Clubs
• Reading
• Collections
• Kilvington Grammar feedback
• Staff ; Resources; Environment
• Collaboration ; Relationships
• Research programs
PART C
• Student author
• Acknowledgements
• Bibliography
• The welcome mat & conclusion
• Contact details
• Feedback
• Questions
8. 8
Who are we?
www.Kilvington.vic.edu.au
• Small co-educational day
school
• South of Melbourne, near
Ormond Railway Station
• ELC – Year 12 - 800 students
• Committed staff
• “Not for our own but others’
good”
• Small enough to care, big
enough to excel
• Four Pillars of Excellence
o Academic
o Care
o Character
- Gratitude & Curiosity
o Community
10. 10
McKie Library – a journey since 2014
• 2014 – arrived at Kilvington Grammar
• Transformation of the library environment, programs and services
• Collaborative practice
• Building relationships
• Creating trust
• Increasing involvement
• Value adding
• Understanding of the teacher librarian role
• Endorsement by the school community
• Principal and Executive support
14. 14
Inspirational words of wisdom
“…in these times of rapidly changing technologies, increasing
amounts of information, and often futile attempts to keep up with
the latest trends in school librarianship, it is sometimes handy
to be reminded that the core business of a school library is
literacy.”
Stephanie Ellis, Napier High School, N.Z. (2016, Connections)
“Librarians, in their roles as facilitators of open access to information
and as innovative leaders in their communities, are radical agitators
for change.”
Emily Johns, RMIT, Melbourne (2017, Incite)
“Sometimes we don’t know the lengths we will go to until an
opportunity presents itself”
Sue Osborne, Haileybury College, Brighton, Melbourne (2017, FYI)
17. 17
What are the take aways
for you
that will build your
strong library tree?
18. 18
Take away entree
Ask for the world and
get a country in $ terms
Take a risk
Use statistics to back
up your value
Try a student survey for
honesty
Collaborate and build
cooperation with a
range of partners
Use Twitter and
social media to
browse resources
and get ideas
Build on
established
relationships
Establish new
relationships
Connect with the
parent community
Take on volunteers
– students and
parents
19. 19
Buy what
students want
Put student
suggestions on
high urgency
along with Dept.
requests
Out facing books
on show
Discard non
borrowed items
even if they are
your favourites
Replace discards
with new titles
requested by
students
Invite book
supplier to your
library as a guest
of Book Week
Do the hack work
for parents with the
Premiers’ Reading
Challenge
Liaise with
Languages Dept.
Build strong
partnerships with
English Dept. and
teachers
Look after your
primary teachers
Offer digital
newspaper sub to
all staff
Look after your
team and build on
their ideas, abilities
to make your library
fantastic
Take away main course
20. 20
Take away dessert
Encourage
Enthuse Enjoy
Excellence Empathy
A fabulous combo - dessert with topping made from
collaboration with your school community
– Enjoy the cake!
22. 22
Junior Students
Do they have a voice in your
school library?
Heath McKenzie, Artist and Author with Paul Stefanetti, Classroom teacher and JS Students
27. 27
Reading at Kilvington Grammar
• Senior school students from Year 7 – 10 English classes come along with their
English Subject teacher on a fortnightly basis for a wider reading class where they
relax in the Library Reading lounge and focus on individual silent reading
• Junior School students from Year 5 to 6 come along weekly and read and relax in
the Library Reading Lounge with their Class teacher
• Junior School students from Prep to Year 4 come along to the Junior Library on a
weekly basis with their Class teacher and choose books to read and listen to a
story
• ELC – Early Learning Centre students are in two groups – three year olds and
four year olds. They visit weekly with their Class teacher and assistant where they
listen to a story and borrow picture books from our extensive collection in the
Junior Library
29. 29
Collections – Digital and Print
• Picture books
• Junior fiction – Prep - Year 4
• Graphic novels - Junior
• Junior fiction Year 5 & 6
• Middle fiction – Year 7 & 8
• Middle fiction – Year 9 & 10
• Senior Fiction – Year 10 up
• Graphic novels – Senior
• Non Fiction – Prep to Adult
• Magazines
• Encyclopedia
Britannica School
• EBSCO ANZ
reference Centre
• EBSCO Points of View
• EBSCO High School
eBooks
• Wheelers ePlatform
30. 30
Feedback from students and staff
• What makes a great school library?
3 reasons 1. ……………. 2…………………3. ……………………….
• Grouped into three headings from the responses
• Staff
• Resources
• Environment
31. 31
Staff
• Knowledgeable
• Team
• Actively interested in
helping students and staff
• Supportive
• Enthusiastic
• Friendly
• Happy
• Helpful
• Smiling
• Approachable
• Good sense of humour
• Passionate about their
roles
• Skilled
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Staff who welcome
questions
32. 32
Resources
• Up-to-date
• Regularly weeded
• Alerts to staff with related
resources to subject area
• Current and modern
• Easy access
• Supplement curriculum
• Support curriculum
• Great picture books
• Good resources in both
print and digital formats
• Educational
• Range of media formats
• Reliable digital resources
33. 33
Environment
• Class ready
• Accommodating classes not
doing research /reading
• Welcoming
• Colourful
• Inspirational art work
• Bubbling atmosphere
• Ability to make a noise
• Comfortable
• Inviting
• Changing displays
• Ability to explore
• Engaging literary displays
• Cocurricular - Craft club
• Cocurricular – Chess
• Useable spaces
• Students and teachers like
• Conducive to learning
• Different types of learning
• Reading
• Play
• Individual
• Group
34. 34
Environment - there’s more!
• Class
• Year levels – ELC – 12
• Staff
• Collaborative
• Fun
• School community
• Enjoy learning
• Study
• Relax
• Ideas to flow
• Quiet space for individuals
• Group open space
• Connect with community
• Natural light
• Colourful furniture
• Posters
• Feel good space
• Board games, Chess, Puzzles
35. 35
80% of your impact comes
from 20% of what you do
The 80/20 principle is important.
Task High Urgency Low Urgency
High
Importance
Do it Delegate it
Low Importance Diarise it Delight in it
2018 Connect and create a great school library Jane Viner
36. 36
Collaboration
is the key
to success.
“Jane has transformed the library into a
vibrant, safe and cosy hub where students like
spending time much more this year.”
Lucie Dickens, Academic Dean of Languages - 2014
Library
teamwork
is vital
37. 37
Principal Local bookstores
Teachers
Professional
networks
Library
staff
Digital suppliers
School
staff
Furniture suppliers
Parents Online bookstores
Students
Stationery
suppliers
“Talking with Jane about options has
helped me become aware of a
broader range of digital resources
waiting in the wings to be
discovered… We all need someone in
the vicinity who can lead us by the hand
and keep us up-to-date with the ever-
widening circle of possibilities”
Lynley Clarnette, Academic Dean of
Humanities
Relationships
38. 38
Research classes – suggestions to be part of the
conversation and action about literacy
Small
• Class
• Subject
Medium
• Year Level
Large
• Staff meeting
• Department meetings
40. 40
Research classes – Junior School – Year 6
Year 6 Geography Research investigation – Lesson – 3R’s of research
- Part A – Research; Part B – Resources; Part C – Record
- Part A – Research
- McKie Library Homepage 24/7; Research process and 6W’s;
- -Investigation questions and scaffold
- Part B - Resources
- -McKie Library Catalogue; Encyclopedia Britannica School - Middle; Websites
- Part C - Record
- Definitions – plagiarism, bibliography, citation, copyright
- Why we record resources!
- Online Bibliography template – Primary School
- How to record resources!
42. 42
Research classes – Senior School – Year 11 & 12
VCE Year 11 & 12 Biology Research Investigation
- Part A – Research; Part B – Resources; Part C – Record
- Part A – Research
- McKie Library Homepage 24/7; The research question – 6W’s; The research
scaffold; The research process - cyclical;
- -Investigation questions and scaffold
- Part B - Resources
- -McKie Library Catalogue; Encyclopedia Britannica School - High;
EBSCO resources – ANZ Reference Centre; eBooks; Points of View
Create an EBSCO account; Websites; Dewey Decimal System;
- Part C - Record
- Definitions – plagiarism, bibliography, citation, copyright
- Bibliography ; Online Bibliography template – High School
- Completing your investigation ;Acknowledgements
44. 44
Year 7 – Assembly of Notables Research (AON)
• All of Year 7 undertake to study a notable person who is Dead,
Daring and Disruptive and represents a specific area of world or local
history from social activism to science
Examples include – Martin Luther King Jnr; Marie Curie;
• As part of this program the Library plays an important role in
resourcing and researching
• Teacher librarian prepares a research program and presents to each
Year 7 class and then they have another lesson of working through
their researching with guidance
• The Library team researches the notables and assists to ensure that
all students will have success with their searching of both print and
digital resources
• Resources are noted in the catalogue with AON
48. How are you planning to record your research resources?
• Use the Bibliography
template
• Need the vital parts of each
resource
• Be consistent
• Check your spelling
• Proof your work
Start recording now …………………..
Print book
Online Encyclopedia
Website
eBook
Video
Image
2018 Connect and create a great school library Jane Viner
49. 49
Staff – show them how you can help them!
Staff
1. Individual
2. Small team
3. Subject area
4. Department
5. Faculty
6. Whole staff
Students
1. Students – Individuals
2. Students – Small groups
3. Students – Class
4. Students – Subject area
5. Students – Year level
50. Kilvington Grammar School
McKie Library Research Program
Jane Viner – Head of Library Resource Services
June 2017
DIGITAL RESOURCES –
CONNECT, CHANGE &
COLLABORATE
52. 52
Diya James Year 3 – our new student author
“Voldemort’s pursuit of glory” December 7th 2017
53. 53
Acknowledgements
• McKie Library Team
- Jordan Adams, Senior Library and AudioVisual Technician
• - Vanessa Grosso, Senior Library and AudioVisual Technician
• Mr Jon Charlton, Principal and Mrs Davina McClure, Vice Principal
• Kilvington Student Leaders, Students, Staff and Parents
• Kilvington Book Club members
• Library colleagues, ASLA, SLAV Southern Metropolitan Branch
• Photographs taken by Jane Viner and McKie Library Team
54. 54
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58. Jane Viner
Head of Library Resource Services
vinerj@kilvington.vic.edu.a
u
Kilvington Grammar School
McKie Resource Centre
2 Leila Road
Ormond, Victoria , Australia 3204
@vinerjane
2018 Connect and create a great school library Jane Viner