Paredes Library Monthly Report
February 2018
Overview
We recently purchased new seats for our reading area with book fair profits and our students are enjoying reading and discussing books. We are averaging 35-45 students in the morning and around 20 during lunchtime. We started ACE Library Rise and Shine this semester. Students are enjoying playing board games, gaming and reading during those times.
New Library Reading Area
Library Event: Valentine's Day Centers
Circulation Data
Total Items Circulated: 696*
*This is a 21% increase from last month. This also includes MackinVia audiobooks and ebooks.
Library Use (Individual and with Teachers)
Total students on individual passes (before school, at lunch, during class and afterschool): 1958
The majority of students came to the library for book checkout, computers/gaming and for silent reading.
We had 579 students come to the library in the morning during February.
Total students with teachers: 270*
*This is a 440% increase from last month.
Total students: 2228*
*This is a 75% increase from last month.
Classes Served by the Library
Class Visits:
Barber (5 classes)
Bowers (5 classes)
Eckhart (3 classes)
Means (2 classes)
Pruitt (5 classes)
Total classes: 20*
*This is a 900% increase from last month!
Student Aides/Volunteers
I'm still looking for some parent and community volunteers. Let me know if you know any parents or community members who might be interested in volunteering.
Workroom Tasks Completed by the Librarian
- Processed and cataloged 10 new books and magazines.
- Circulation of data projectors and document cameras for teachers in classrooms without innovation stations.
- Got 80 calculators ready for PSAT testing.
- Repaired 5 books.
- Researched, then ordered new seating furniture for the library.
- Helped teachers with access to myON and MackinVia.
- Kept up with the library budget.
- Helped teachers get class sets of resources from the professional library.
- Interlibrary Loans facilitated to and from Paredes: 11
- Holds placed for students/teachers: 8
Paredes Library Calendar and Sign-Up
If students need to make up tests, please let me know in advance. I teach 6 library skills classes and need to keep the library running, so I am unable to actively monitor your students while they are testing.