The Larned Middle School library saw increased computer usage in December and January due to the introduction of Google Apps. Teachers and students used library computers for classroom programs, projects, and paperless assignments. While the library staff worked to fulfill all computer requests, some had to be denied due to lack of availability. Usage is expected to continue growing as students learn to use their school email and Google applications in library skills classes. The library also saw higher circulation numbers, book fair preparation, and participation in monthly activities.

1. LARNED MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
DEC/JAN MONTHLY REPORT
GWEN LEHMAN, LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST JANICE KNEISLEY, LIBRARY ASSISTANT
2011 Spelling Bee “Sorry, we don’t have any
computers available right now.”
This phrase has been heard by staff and students at
LMS over the past month. With the introduction of
Google Apps, teachers and students have increased
their use of computers throughout the day. The library
staff has made every effort to fill the teacher and
student computer requests, but some have been told
that there are just no computers available.
Computers are being used in the classroom for
programs like Study Island and Compass Learning,
which provide extra skills practice in math and reading.
They are also being used for class projects like the
book projects for Mrs. Smith’s 7th grade English class
and paperless assignments taking place in the 6th
grade. The library has also been using computers
during 5th and 6th grade library skills to train students
on their school email accounts and the other Google
applications. Individual students are checking out more
computers to check their school email for new and
completed assignments from their teachers. They have
also been using the computers to complete and turn in
their paperless assignments.
The library anticipates this computer usage trend to
continue and we will do everything we can to meet the
needs of our teachers and students.
Mission
The Larned Middle School Library will be an inviting, user-friendly hub providing
opportunities for active, engaging and challenging learning for students and staff
through various media resources, programming and collaboration. The LMS
Library will provide a quality program that will enable students to be lifelong
learners and enhance the curriculum and technology standards of Larned Middle
School.

2. LMS LIBRARY
INTERNET
IDENTITY
Program Highlights
Card Catalog: Allows
students and staff to search
the collection at school or
home--http://98.172.116.52/
simple/?
sessionid=1NYR545AQ36404
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LMS Library Website: • Teaching 5th and 6th grade classes how to use their school email and the
General information on Google applications, including the drawing program (student samples in the
library policies & procedures,
left-hand column)
programs and Teen Advisory
Group--http://
www.usd495.net/ • Number of students coming to the library before school is increasing. We
1507201712277/site/ average around 15 students each morning.
default.asp
• Established a student Book Fair Crew to help prepare for the fair. Students
have been working on posters, promotional flyers and decorations. Oldies
Diner theme was chosen for the fair this year.
• Students continue participating in the monthly trivia and the word of the day
contests. The library has also introduced word puzzles for the students to
complete for a small treat.
Upcoming Events
Scholastic Book Fair
February 9th - 18th from 7:45am - 4:00pm
Family Night on February 11th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Contests will be running during the fair--prizes include items from
the fair and “goodies” found at a diner

3. Data Snapshots
More 5th & 6th
LMS LIBRARY STATISTICS, DECEMBER 2010 & JANUARY 2011 Grade Google
December 2010 January 2011 Drawings
Total Circulation 1200 1894
5th Grade Circulation 323 453
6th Grade Circulation 420 488
7th Grade Circulation 79 158
8th Grade Circulation 65 166
Other 313 629
Card Catalog Total Page Hits Not Available 790
Kan-ed Application Usage Totals 2 *121
*Increase on Kan-ed Usage is due to Inservice in January
Filled Denied Filled Denied
Total Resource Requests 13 4 76 8
Desktop Computers in Library 4 0 7 1
Laptop Computers 4 57 1
TV/DVD/Video 3 0 1 0
Multimedia Cart/Projector 3 0 3 0
Other 3 0 7 0
Tech Lab 0 0 1 6