East Side Library
Mid-Year Report (12/2015)
Circulation
13,604 library books have been circulated since the beginning of school. (An 11% increase from last year.)
Of the 13,597 books circulated, 8,406 books were fiction and 5,198 were nonfiction with the 700s (Arts & Recreation) circulating the most.
An average of six classes visit the library daily for library and technology lessons.
Finding A Book
Students were taught at the beginning of school how to find a good fit book. Students are reminded each library day of these techniques. Third and fourth grade students learned how to search the online library catalog this semester.
Collaboration
Author Visit
A local author visited the East Side Library in October. Katherine Brightly (Minette Bryant) read a chapter of her book DELILAH DELANEY THE HUNGRY LIONS. Students enjoyed visiting with the author and getting writing tips from a professional.
Makerspaces
Students participated in Library Makerspaces at East Side Elementary. Makerspaces are a place where students can collaborate with others, create, invent, and have hands on learning. According to the American Association of School Librarians, students should have the opportunity to collaborate with others to deepen understanding as well as exchange ideas, solve problems, and make decisions. When students participate in makerspaces, they are learning and applying 21st century skills.
What We Are Learning
Goals 2015-2016
These goals are for the entire school year and will continue to be implemented in the second semester:
* Encourage students to read different genres.
* Foster, facilitate, and support student learning to encourage life-long learning.
* Continue to implement Web 2.0 technologies into library lessons.
* Integrate technology in makerspaces.
* Encourage activities that promote a love of reading.
All photos copyright 2015 Charlotte Odom. Report compiled for East Side Library Mid-year Report by Charlotte Odom, Librarian.