RHS Library Report
Compiled by M. Wetzel January 2016
Instruction
Classes and Collaboration
Collaboration
Read Across America Planning and Collaboration across the District
With Metzler for Research Project Planning in 9-10th Grades (Chaucer and Caesar)
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Peterson OverDrive Setup and Features
12th Grade
Peterson OverDrive Setup and Features
Professional Development
Collaboration with Downingtown West Library
PAECT Book Study Group
ACTS Program
RTSD Library Department Meeting
January 14th Agenda- Location: Corbett, Inc. The Experience Center
Action Research — Mid-Year Progress report is due 1/15/16
OverDrive Contract/Billing/Payment
PSLA Educator Effectiveness document (review)
PSLA Registration paper work
Policy FAQ - review
MLK day
Read Across America
Summer
Reading Common assessments –how are they going?
Reading Olympics
Policy Updates
Read Across America
PIN
Comprehensive Plan
Amazon ordering
Professional Learning Communties
PLCs
One Book One School: We are planning a community-wide reading event. I have written our REF Grant and we present it to the committee in February.
Appy (1/2) Hour: We went over how Notability and Schoology work together. We also talked about using PowToon as an option for students idea presentations.
Apple Distinguished Educator Meeting
PSLA Emerging Leaders Academcy
Events
RHS Book Club: Lies We Tell Ourselves
WES Parent Book Club
Club Meetings
Students Helping Students
Radnor Library Board
Online Resources and Tutorials
New (Updated) LibGuides
Student Numbers
NoodleTools
LibGuides Statistics
Current Library Statistics
Total circulations, including texbooks:
OverDrive eBooks Usage
eBooks & Audiobooks: 139
Database Usage- Gale
Database Usage- ProQuest
NewsBank
RTSD Newsletter Submission- January
January 2016
Happy New Year! As we enter into January, many research projects are going to be started across our content areas. The RHS Library has a wide variety of print and online resources for all of our students. Regarding the print resources, did you know that we no longer have late fees? Students are relieved to know that they can check out a book and not have to worry about owing any money for being late. We do send late notices through Schoology! Check out some books!
Speaking of Schoology, you can find all of our database passwords and links in the Radnor High School Library Schoology Group’s Resources Tab. All students are members of this group. We also frequently update other resource materials such as Reading, Research, LibGuides, and more. All of our databases can be found here: http://rtsd.libguides.com/Databases. Students know the home access password.
Have you had a chance to see our new Library items this year? We update this LibGuide every month: http://rtsd.libguides.com/newlibraryitems. If you’d like to recommend a book, please let Mrs. Wetzel know. Any questions? Contact Michelle.Wetzel@rtsd.org.
Mission and 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.
Radnor High School Library
Email: michelle.wetzel@rtsd.org
Website: http://www.rtsd.org/domain/190
Location: Radnor, PA, United States
Phone: 3406
Twitter: @radnorhslibrary