Emery
Unified School District Library Plan 2003 – 2006
If minds are truly alive they will seek out books, for books
are the human race recounting its memorable experiences, confronting its
problems, searching for solutions, drawing the blueprints of it futures. - Harry A. Overstreet
Adopted by Emery Unified
School Board December 1, 2003
Library Advisory Committee
Dawn Turner
District Librarian
Ingrid
Eliasson
Teacher on Special
Assignment - Library
Holly Coombs
Second Grade Teacher
Julianne
Hoffman
Kindergarten-Sixth Grade SDC Teacher
Ruthie
Peoples-Ruffin,
Seventh/Eighth Grade Social
Studies Teacher
Shawna Smith
Fifth Grade Teacher
Leslie Watkins
Ninth/Tenth Grade Language
Arts Teacher
Joe Frantz,
Director of Curriculum &
Instruction
Mark Miller, Ed.D.
Principal
Angel Norris, Parent
Stefani Paiz and Christina Sabas, Students
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Library Mission Statement
Page 4
Student Demographics & Background Information Page 4
Standards and Guidelines for Collection Development Page 4 -5
Rules and Regulations Page 6
Book Acquisition Page 6
Long-Term Collection Goals Page 6 - 7
Inter-library Loans Page 7
Information Skills (Big6 Information Skills) Page 7-8
Evaluation of Library Program Page 9
Description of Current Status Of Anna Yates Library/ Action Plan Page 9-10
Description of Current Status of Emery Secondary School/ Action Plan Page 10
Appendices
Library Mission Statement
The function of the Emery Unified School District Library is to enrich and supplement instructional programs of our schools, and to provide students, staff, and parents access to information and technology. The role of our libraries is to assist independent study and personal reading of students to support literacy. Our mission is to provide equitable access to books and reading for all students regardless of their home circumstances.
Our libraries will embody the vision and unique culture of our schools. We will aspire to provide materials representative of each culture and ethnicity in our schools so that each child is recognized and valued.
Student Demographics and Background Information
Emery Unified School District is a small learning community of less than 1,000 students.
The majority of our students are African Americans, with Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Caucasians completing our student body. Approximately 19% of our students are English Language Learners. We face a need to improve student performance in language arts, math, and reading. All stakeholders, school and business communities, through the Math Science Technology Initiative (MISTI) are committed to improving literacy. Our libraries will be an integral part of improving student performance.
Standards and Guidelines for Collection Development
Each school library shall contain a balanced, up-to-date collection of materials, based on the written selection policy adopted by the library advisory committee.
Books
The book collection shall provide access to current, appropriate resources and information that will satisfy educational needs and interests. Books should support all curriculum areas and special programs. Materials shall be provided to enrich and extend the curriculum, and meet the personal interests of students.
Basic Collection for Elementary School K – 6
20 current titles per student; science, technology, and geography areas must be within the last five years.
Reference
Reference collection must match the curriculum of the school.
- 3 sets of encyclopedias (electronic or hardcover, latest copyright no more than 5 years old, oldest copyright no more than 10 years old.)
- 1 unabridged dictionary
- 2 abridged
- atlases (1 United States, 1 world no more than 5 years old)
- almanacs (1 current general, 1 current state)
Magazines
A collection of appropriate and useful current magazines in print or electronic formats.
Option: 3 titles per 200 students, no more than 6 magazines.
Newspaper
One daily newspaper that provides coverage of local, state, and national news.
Professional Collection
The library shall provide a central collection of professional materials.
100- 200 books
3 magazines
Other print and nonprint materials as needed
Basic Collection for Secondary School 7-12
15 current titles per student; sciences, technology, and geography areas must be in the last five years
Reference collection must match the curriculum of the school.
- 3 different sets of encyclopedias (electronic or hardcover, latest copyright no more than
3 years old, oldest copyright no more than 10 years old.)
- 1 unabridged dictionary
- 5 abridged
- atlases ( 2 United States, 2 world no more than 5 years old)
- almanacs (2 current general, 1 current state)
Magazines
A collection of appropriate and useful current magazines in print or electronic formats.
Option: 8 titles per 100 students, no more than 15 magazines.
Newspaper
Two daily newspapers that provide coverage of local, state, and national news.
Professional Collection
The library shall provide a central collection of professional materials.
100- 200 books
3 magazines
other print and nonprint materials as needed
Rules and Regulations
Our
libraries are considered the information access hub for our schools. We will
provide an invigorating and comfortable place to enrich learning and improve
literacy. It is our goal to maintain facilities so that our students and
parents feel invited. Students, parents, and staff may check out books. All
students must have a signed permission slip on file. Books should be returned
by due date or a daily fine will be imposed for each late title. All
parties are responsible for books checked out. If books are damaged or lost, a
replacement fee will be imposed. Caring for books and returning books on time
helps to maintain our libraries. All patrons should be aware
that library use is a privilege not a right, and must remain in good standing
to retain that privilege.
Complaints will be handled on an individual basis. A complaint form should be completed. The library advisory committee will consider the complaint and attempt a resolution. If unable to resolve the complaint, outside professional review boards may be contacted.
Book Acquisition
Objective: To ensure that our libraries are an integral part of the school culture and educational programs. Library resources will support the standards of the state and district, as well as the aims and goals of each student. Materials and resources will provide factual, quality, up-to-date information. In accordance with the school literacy plan,
the goal is to build a high interest collection.
Selection Criteria: Materials will be selected using several methods: recommendations from students, parents, and teachers, student surveys, evaluation of existing collection, assessment of curriculum needs, and professional publications.
Long-Term Collection Goals
In an effort to meet
national library standards, we will build our collections according to those
standards and within the limitations of budget. Our goal is to create a
collection that addresses literacy, curriculum, and students’ needs. Various
mediums will be included to assist different learning styles. Online reference
materials will be utilized to provide the most up-to-date information.
Reevaluation of the Collection (Weeding)
Selection is an ongoing process, which includes the removal of materials no longer appropriate, and the replacement of those materials with educationally valuable materials. Materials that are no longer factually accurate or useful, books in poor condition that have not been circulated in five or more years will make space for new titles.
Weeding ensures that our libraries contain accurate, current, and relevant information. Weeding guidelines are as follows (materials should not be older than indicated):
Dewey Classifications
|
000 Generalities |
2-10 years |
500 Natural Science
& Math |
5-10 years |
|
100 Philosophy
& Psychology |
10 years |
600 Technology
(Applied Sciences) |
5-10 years |
200 Religion |
2-10 years |
700 The Arts |
5-15 years |
|
300 Social Sciences |
5-10 years |
800 Literature
& Poetry |
flexible |
|
400 Language |
10 years |
900 Geography &
History |
15 years |
|
Biographies |
flexible |
||
|
Fiction |
10 years |
||
|
Encyclopedias |
5-7 years |
||
|
Reference |
evaluate on
individual basis |
||
|
Almanacs/Yearbooks |
3 years in
reference, 3 additional years in circulation |
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Donations
/ Gifts
Gifts are enthusiastically accepted according to the following guideline (please check copyright dates):
· Generalities (general works, library & information sciences, journalism, news media) – no older than ten years
· Encyclopedia – no older than seven years old
· Philosophy & Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Language, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology books – no older than fifteen years old
· Biographies and Literature – flexible provided the condition of the book is good and the information is correct
· Reference materials evaluated on an individual basis
Donated books should be in good condition, free of water damage, mold, marks or writing, with covers and pages intact.
Inter-library
Loans
Each library
is part of a unified district program. Cooperation with other libraries may be
necessary to avoid duplication of expensive items and to share items otherwise
unavailable.
Inter-library loans are encouraged to provide for needs of students at all levels.
Recommendation
for Library Personnel
Success of
our libraries is encumbered upon quality personnel. Well-educated, motivated
professional staff, supported by a technical and clerical staff are essential
to our program.
Adequate numbers
of credentialed library media teachers will provide leadership for
collaboration, assistance in instructional and information technology. There is
a recognized need for two library technicians/assistants to provide before and
after school extended library hours. Recruitment of skilled library volunteer
helpers is needed for general library maintenance.
Information Skills
The library will be responsible for teaching basic library skills for example, the Dewey Decimal System, how to use reference materials, fiction/nonfiction, literary response & analysis, authentic/ nonauthentic sources, Boolean searches, Internet research, how to locate information in the library, the integration of information from multiple sources, and how to cite information. It is our intention to motivate and encourage school-wide reading to support literacy and a lifelong love of reading. Students will be given the opportunity to foster their interests through a variety of monthly library activities. Cultural and ethnic awareness months will be observed. Children’s Book Week, Teen Book Week, and National Library Week will be celebrated to increase reading among our students.
The Big Six (Big6) Information Skills
The Big Six Information Skills model (see Figure 1), geared to kindergarten through twelfth grade students, fosters the acquisition of research, problem-solving, metacognitive skills through library and classroom cooperation. This model will help students hone information seeking strategies, identify possible sources of information, and evaluate each source to determine what is best to use. Students will be required to locate and access individual resources such as books, magazines, reference materials, and Web sites. Extraction of specific information from a variety of sources through note taking, highlighting, and summarizing is an integral part of this process. Synthesis requires students to make a decision, create a product, and formulate an answer. The evaluation stage will allow students to evaluate their final product. Also, a self-evaluation on how the information problem solving was performed. Big6 will serve as a metacognitve scaffold that will assist students in generating questions, and making conscious choices regarding relevant information. District-wide use of this model will assist our student in developing skills necessary for a college-bound culture, and assist in the transition from elementary to secondary school.
Figure 1. Big Six Information Skills (Eisenberg and Berkowitz 1990)
Evaluation
of Library Program
The success of our district library program will be determined by an increase in the circulation of library resources, patron usage, an evaluative checklist (see forms section), and student performance.
Description of the current status of Anna
Yates Elementary School's Library:
The library has a collection of approximately 6000 titles dated from 1950s to 1999; approximately sixty-five percent of the collection is fiction, and thirty-five percent of the collection is non-fiction / reference. The library is currently in the process of automation, which should be completed by October 1, 2004. The library is open for staff access and use during school hours; students will not have access to library or its collection before the completion of the automation process. Circulation statistics will be available once the automation process has been completed; currently only class sets of books and video tapes may be borrowed by teachers.
Action Plan 2003 -2005 / Timeline for Anna Yates Library
November
- December 2003 / Person Responsible: Ingrid Eliasson
Completion of collection of publishing data for automation
Submission of collection data to Follett for automation
Reorganization of collection according to the Dewey Decimal System of Classification
Survey of students and teachers for recommendations for collection development
Collection and analysis of survey data
Planning of purchase recommendations for collection development
Planning of recommended physical layout and redesign of library
June
2004 – August 2004 / Person Responsible: John Shaw
Installation of a heating, cooling, and filtered ventilation system
Repair of water damaged walls and ceilings with peeling paint
Repair of water damaged and aging acoustical tiles falling off the walls and ceilings
Repair or replacement of non-functioning electrical outlets and light fixtures (as a consequence of water damage)
Repair of exposed electrical wiring including a circuit / telephone / alarm box in violation of electrical code
Repair or replacement of fluorescent light fixtures with exposed bulbs
Replacement of dirty, stained, and worn carpeting, possibly with flooring
Repair or replacement of malfunctioning locks for front and back doors; provide keys for all doors
Possible replacement of
existing shelving with new shelving in accordance with design proposal
developed by Ingrid Eliasson
August
- September 2004 / Person Responsible: Ingrid Eliasson
Installation of automation process, including application of spine and bar code labels to collection
Preparation for opening of library to students, staff, and community
Develop a schedule for weekly visitation by all classes
October 2004 - June 2005 / Person Responsible: Ingrid Eliasson
Opening of library to students, staff, and community
Weekly visitation by all classes
Daily after school opening hours for students
Collection and analysis of circulation data
Weeding of non-circulating titles
Planning of purchase recommendations for collection development
Description of the current status of Emery
Secondary School’s Library:
The library has
approximately 2000 titles dated from 1940s to 2001. Twenty percent of the collection
is fiction, twenty-five percent covers history, fifteen percent literature, ten
percent social sciences, nine percent sciences, eight percent language, five
percent religion, five percent math, and three percent arts and entertainment.
The library is currently in the process of automation, which should be
completed by January 2004. A manual
system is currently used to checkout books and materials. The library is open
to staff and student during school hours.
Action Plan 2003 - 2004 / Timeline for Emery Secondary
School Library
November
- December 2003 / Person Responsible: Dawn Turner
Completion of collection of publishing data for automation
Submission of collection data to Follett for automation
Reorganization of collection according to the Dewey Decimal System of Classification
Survey of students and teachers for recommendations for collection development
Collection and analysis of survey data
Planning of purchase recommendations for collection development
Planning of recommended physical layout and redesign of library
Address climate control issues
January – June
2004 / Persons Responsible: Dawn Turner
with Administrative, Staff, Parental Support, and Tech Support
Installation of automation process, including application of spine and bar code labels to collection
Shelving of new book
orders / Organization of library
Teacher software/ library
in-services
Replacement of library
furniture
Door access for physically
challenged students and parents
Library security –limit
side door access
Collection and analysis of
circulation data
Planning of purchase
recommendation for collection development
Collaborate with Read 180
teachers/ develop supplemental reading collection
Grant writing
August 2004 – June 2005 /
Person Responsible: Dawn Turner
Introduce students to library database, how to retrieve information
Teacher in-services
Collaborate with Read 180
teachers/ develop supplemental reading collection
Continued development of professional library
Support literacy, possible
alternate reading program
Library Budget 2003 - 2004
District Librarian $66,960
Teacher on Special
Assignment-
Library $75,382
Anna Yates Automation $ 9,839
ESS Automation $ 4,330
ESS Book Order $12,000
Anna Yates Book Order $ 8,000
Reserved for automation
issues $ 3,310
$179,821
Library Budget 2004 – 2005
District Librarian $69,312
Teacher on Special Assignment- $77,182
Library
Library Tech ESS $ 5,700
Library Tech Anna Yates $ 5,700
Book Order ESS $17,000
Book Order Anna Yates $13,000
Library Supplies ESS $ 1,000
Library Supplies AY $
1,000
Professional Development/ Dues $ 1,000
Conferences $ 2,000
Library Advisory Committee
7 teachers @ $28/hr (10 meetings) $
1,960
LAC refreshments (10 meetings @ $25) $ 250
Technology (Portable Handheld Device, $ 7,600
computer stations, EBSCO
online periodicals & nonfiction) ________
$202,704
Library Budget 2005 – 2006 (Preliminary)
District Librarian $71,112
Teacher on Special Assignment- $77,182
Library
Library Tech ESS $ 5,700
Library Tech Anna Yates $ 5,700
Book Order ESS $20,000
Book Order Anna Yates $20,000
Library Supplies ESS $ 1,000
Library Supplies AY $
1,000
Professional Development/ Dues $ 1,000
Conferences $ 2,000
Library Advisory Committee
7 teachers @ $28/hr (10 meetings) $
1,960
LAC refreshments (10 meetings @ $25) $ 250
Technology –
EBSCO online periodicals
&
reference materials $
5,000
_______
$211,904
Citizen's Request for
Reconsideration of a Book
Author_________________________________________________
Hardcover
Paperback (circle)
Title___________________________________________________
Publisher
(if known)______________________________________
Request
initiated by_____________________________________
Telephone_____________________
Address____________________________________
City_______________________________________________ Zip_________________
Complainant
represents
_________Self
_________Organization
(name)____________________________________________
1. To what
in the book do you object? (Please be specific; cite pages.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. What do
you feel might be the result of reading this book?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. For what
age group would you recommend this book?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Is there
anything good about this book?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Did you
read the entire book?_______________________________________________
What
parts?________________________________________________________________
6. Are you
aware of the judgment of this book by literary
critics?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. What do
you believe is the theme of this book?
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. What
would you like your school to do about this book?
__________
Do not assign it to my child
__________
Withdraw it from all students as well as from my child
___________Other
recommendation_________________________________
In its place, what book of equal literary quality would you
recommend?
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