RHS Library Report
September 2014
Mission & Philosophy
Mission
The library media center is central to the learning process occurring in schools. Its program is designed to produce students who are information literate. Information literate students are effective users of information in a variety of formats. The school library media center is the vehicle that provides opportunities for students to attain information literacy and to foster a lifelong interest in acquiring knowledge while following their passions. A student-centered program is dependent upon a school librarian assuming a pivotal role in working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and others direct to the program.
Philosophy
The school library media program in the Radnor Township School District will prepare students for their roles in the technology-driven global community of the 21st century by teaching students to find and use information efficiently and effectively. The library program will help students develop lifelong reading and learning skills and the motivation to take responsibility for their own learning.
Instruction
9th Grade
Assisted with the integration of Schoology by instructing six 9th grade English classes on basics for Notifications and Settings.
Library Orientations: Utilized Prezi and Kahoot for interactive overview of library resources and technology.
(2 classes) Cahill, (3 classes) Caruolo, (3 classes) Overcash, (2 classes) Lynam
10th Grade
(2 classes) Swinehart: Booktalks, Award-Winners, Destiny Quest App
(2 classes) Rosin: Overdrive ebooks and audiobooks
11th Grade
(2 classes) Verguldi-Scott: Overdrive ebooks, Destiny Quest App, Booktalks
12th Grade
(2 classes) Verguldi-Scott: Overdrive ebooks, Destiny Quest App, Booktalks
(5 classes) Lynam: Middle Ages in England Research Project
Art
(4 Classes) Dean: Commercial Art Project using Explain Everything
Professional Development
Events
Back to School Night: Parents were welcomed into the Library and given a list of key resources and passwords for access to books, databases, ebooks, and video streaming. Idea- The counselors could be stationed in the Library next year to increase traffic?
Activities Fair: Students Helping Students Club, Radnor Library Board, Battle of the Books
Online Resources and Tutorials
LibGuides Statistics
Current Library Statistics
Overdrive ebooks usage
Checkouts for September 1-30, 2014
Audiobooks: 5
eBooks: 129
Project Gutenberg downloads: 24
Database Usage- Gale
Database Usage- ProQuest
eReference Books Usage- Salem Press
Radnor High School Library
Email: michelle.wetzel@rtsd.org
Website: http://www.rtsd.org/site/default.aspx?DomainID=190
Location: 130 King of Prussia Rd
Phone: 610-688-8100
Twitter: @radnorhslibrary