The Creekview High School Media Center monthly report summarizes activities and statistics for March 2009. Key highlights include an increase in book circulation across all grades compared to the previous year. The media center blog received over 10,000 hits and various instructional programs supported multiple subject areas through research guidance and resources. Overall circulation of materials and usage of online databases increased substantially from the previous March.

1. March 2009
Creekview High School Media Center
Monthly Report
March 2009
Buffy Hamilton, Media Specialist
Ruth Fleet, Media Specialist
Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk

2. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report March 2009
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Program and Instructional Highlights
 The Unquiet Library blog, http://theunquietlibrary.wordpress.com/,
received 10, 800 hits in March 2009.
 160 scheduled class sessions visited the library.
 1950 student visits before school, during lunch, and after school.
 An increase in 9th grade circulation from March 2008 of 208 546 to 313
in March 2009.
 An increase in 10th grade circulation from March 2008 of 214 to 500
books in March 2009.
 An increase in 11th grade circulation of 73 books in March2008 to 226
in March 2009.
 142 book checkouts by seniors.
 An increase in books circulated from March 2008 to March 2009 of
495 to 1414.
 The Unquiet Library featured in Joyce Valenza’s Neverending Search
blog at
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334/post/109004
1909.html .
 “Library Secrets” Promotion/Campaign.
 Mrs. Hamilton presents at the 40th Annual Conference on Children’s
Literature at the University of Georgia: YA Lit 2.0, and Poetry 2.0.
 Mrs. Hamilton appointed as a member of the American Association of
School Librarians blog committee.
 Mrs. Hamilton’s presentation on authoritative sources
(http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/authoritative-sources-
and-information-literacy) featured on the main page of SlideShare.
 Mrs. Fleet attends the Kennesaw State University Children’s Literature
Conference.
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3. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report March 2009
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Media Center Statistics March 2009
Individual Non-Class Student Visits 1950
Class Sessions Served 160
Student Patron Circulation 9th 546
Student Patron Circulation 10th 500
th
Student Patron Circulation 11 226
th
Student Patron Circulation 12 142
Total Student Patron Circulation 1414
GALE Total Sessions 4346
GALE Virtual Reference Library 1732
GALE Discovering Collection 690
GALE Student Resource Center Gold 445
GALE Literature Resource Center 17
GALE Opposing Viewpoints 1243
Gale Global Issues in Context 219
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4. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report March 2009
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Activities AASL Standards Supported Through Media Center Instruction ISTE Standards Instructional
Supported Through Partners
Instruction
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Elizabethan Era Research, 9 Literature/Composition 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/kennedy-elizabethan 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation Kennedy
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context.
Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual,
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
Information
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Fluency
selection of resources and information. Critical
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Thinking ,
Problem
Solving, and
Decision
Making
Veterans Issues Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms. Lester
http://theunquietlibrary.wikispaces.com/lester_veterans 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Hamlet Video Project 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms. Orfale
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/hamlet-video 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Kennedy Assassination Theories 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/jfk-theories 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation Markham
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
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5. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report March 2009
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Activities AASL Standards Supported Through Media Center Instruction ISTE Standards Instructional
Supported Through Partners
Instruction
Making
Genetic Disorders Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms. Dyer
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/geneticdisorders 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Jazz Age Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Mr. Sapere
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/1920s-sapere 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation and Ms.
and appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and Carden
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/carden-jazzage
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Current and Controversial Events 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/currentevents-kennedy 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation Kennedy
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Forensics/Debate Team Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Mr.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/forensics 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation Tamanini
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the
selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
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6. Creekview High School Media Center Monthly Report March 2009
Buffy Hamilton and Ruth Fleet, Media Specialists/Tammy Beasley, Media Clerk
Activities AASL Standards Supported Through Media Center Instruction ISTE Standards Instructional
Supported Through Partners
Instruction
Bioethical Issues Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms. Hendrix
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/biotechnology-hendrix 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Paris/France Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/paris-france 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation McManus
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Outstanding Scientist Research 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Ms. Dyer
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/dyer-scientists 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
Presidential Biographies 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. Creativity and Mr. Nayman
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/jfk-theories 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, and Innovation
appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. Research and
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, Information
media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. Fluency
1.2.2. Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the Critical Thinking
selection of resources and information. , Problem
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. Solving, and
Decision
Making
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