Report: WISD 5-12 Libraries
2016 - 2017
Texas Library Association Conference in San Antonio
Eight librarians were in attendance this year at TLA. The first day we attended our first Tech Camp, which was a solid day of technology and tech trends. The librarians enjoyed many sessions covering a vast array of topics including technology, authors, management, literacy, and more. We are all so grateful to work in a district that provides this kind of valuable learning.
Oh what a year!
Great things have happened this year!
- Pop UP Maker Spaces have arrived and will be ready for use at all 5-12 campuses next year.
- Achieve Academy is now a part of Destiny. Their patrons have access to digital books and a starter collection at their school!
- WISD has add the first certified elementary librarian, Alejandra Isais! She has done great things this year at George W. Bush Elementary.
- Harrison Intermediate Library received a beautiful makeover this year.
How the year looks by the numbers.
Database usage:
- Texquest (combination of multiple databases for all levels)
- Full Text Document Retrieval...............................50,346
- Record Views..........................................................71,784
- Result Clicks..........................................................309,094
- ABC-Clio (high school only)
- Full Text Document Retrieval.................................7,176
- Record Views............................................................3,016
- Result Clicks....................................................,,,,,,,,,,,,..972
Circulation:
- Total Checkouts.....................................................134,521
- Patrons 5-12..............................................................8,892
- Checkouts per student.................................................15