SMAMS Library
End of year report
Looking Back
Collaborative Lessons: Highlights from the year
6th grade reseach
Ms. Fera planned and taught the English part and I planned and taught the research part. The students used print and nonprint resources and followed the "Big 6" research method. The final project was an oral presentation and an essay.
Mr. Wurm's Science Research Skills
Easybib lessons
Some students preferred the paper citiation sheets, others preferred Easybib. No matter the method they use, they are becoming more confident in their research methods.
Technology
Currently, the library lab is used for data gathering (Study Island, MobyMax, and CDTs), collaborative projects, library lessons, and various teacher needs.
Reading Incentives
Blind date with a book
IU9 Reading Competition and 7th Grade "Lunch and Learn" Book Club
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/article_97fba806-cea9-11e4-9707-374907af7d81.html
7th grade students from this team decided to start a book club, we met during lunch once a week for a month and a half.
6th grade Reading Program
Circulation Statistics
The average date of the collection (the average of all of the copyright dates) is also increasing. In 2012, the average date of the collection was 1984. Currently the average collection date is 1989. This improvement was made possible by all the support of our administration. Without a healthy budget, assistance in writing grants, and support when materials need discarded, we would not have been able to make this library more modern.
Community Outreach
Bookmarks for a Better World
Exploratorium
The displays were, "Elk County's Contribution in WWI and WWII" and "Working on the Railroad, A History of the Lake Erie, Franklin, Clarion County Railroad."
Partnership with Public Library
Makerspaces
I plan on expanding this next year by creating a "makerspace" and having challenges for students to complete. I've been looking at success programs in other districts to see what would work best for us.
Book Fairs
The fall bookfair aligned with parent-teacher conferences. The spring book fair alligned with Read Across America Week. The book fair and the bookmark drive provided a great opportunity to advertise reading and create a dialogue about reading.
Professional Development
Emerging Leaders Academy
This experience had a summer immersion experience where we worked with leaders in the library field. During the rest of the school year, I participated in an online learning experience where my cohorts worked with our mentors to help us grow as a librarian and a leader. This experience culminated in a presentation at the PSLA conference in May.