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Library Services Update October 3, 2019 Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor Library Services Presentation Overview Program Profile Good News Data That Provides Insight What We Learned Moving Forward Bright Spots Randolph students on a Google


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Library Services Update

October 3, 2019 Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor – Library Services

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Presentation Overview

Program Profile Good News Data That Provides Insight What We Learned Moving Forward Bright Spots

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Randolph students on a Google Expedition of Virginia sites through the Kellogg/Virginia Humanities grant

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Program Profile

Central Office:

  • Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor
  • Astin Alexander, Head Cataloger
  • Dionela Johnson, Library Technician
  • Valaria Soroko, Library Technician

School‐based Staff:

  • Elementary: 24 librarians, 29 library assistants
  • Middle: 10 librarians, 6 library assistants
  • High: 6 librarians, 4 library assistants
  • Programs: 3 librarians, 1 library assistant

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The Good News

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  • Students are excited about reading.
  • Students continue to develop information

and digital literacy skills.

  • School library collections are more up to

date, reflecting the diversities of our community.

  • Librarians provide instructional support

and collaborate with other content areas and offices.

  • Streamlining access to all library resources.
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Student Success

P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments

Print circulation has changed due to additional literacy resources that students and staff can access.

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Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software

95,377 97,031 109,952 910,703 897,571 870,033

300,000 600,000 900,000 1,200,000 2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019

Number of Books Circulated

Print Circulation

Secondary Elementary

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Student Success

6 Data gathered from Database Reports Data gathered from Destiny & MackinVIA

P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments.

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Student Success

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Inquiry and Information Literacy Skills Connected to the Curriculum Exploring Genres Through Intentional, Diverse Recommendations

P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments.

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Student Well‐Being

P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth Over 305,807 independent student walk‐ins in Secondary School Libraries

8 Data gathered from Google Sign‐in Forms @ Secondary Libraries

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Student Well‐Being

P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth Goal: < 10 years

9 Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software

A younger collection:

  • Includes more diverse

and relevant titles

  • Promotes

connections between students and adults

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Student Well‐Being

P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth

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Partnerships

2019 SRP Signups Pre‐K 1,248 K‐5 4,586 Teen (6‐12) 1,568

Summer Reading Program (SRP)

2019 SRP Completions Pre‐K 744 K‐5 2,787 Teen (6‐12) 785 % Change from 2018 Pre‐K

7% increase

K‐5

5% increase

Teen (6‐12)

8% increase

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P.O. # 22: At least 95% of APS families will respond favorably on student and family engagement on the Your Voice Matters survey

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Moving Forward

Recommendation #1: Age of Collection*

Strategies:

  • Focus on diverse, relevant titles
  • Make data visible and communicate the why

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Recommendation #2: Instructional Support*

Strategies:

  • Continue to collaborate with Content Offices & Programs
  • Support Librarians as instructional leaders
  • Increase the focus on the AASL National School Library Standards

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* Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation

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Moving Forward

Recommendation #3: Digital and Information Literacies* Strategies:

  • Support implementation of updated APS Digital Citizenship

Curriculum

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Recommendation #4: Access to Resources* Strategies:

  • Continue to streamline access to APS Library Resources in

Canvas and Destiny Discover

  • Collaborate with Information Services for new solutions

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*Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation

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Moving Forward

Recommendation #5: Maker & Design Thinking Strategies:

  • Collaborate with CTE and K‐12 STEM Specialist

to align curriculum

  • Observe and collaborate with neighboring

school divisions

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Recommendation #6: Equity and Inclusion Strategies:

  • Implement diversity audit of school library collections
  • Continue equity training at library professional learning

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What We Learned

Resources and Circulation

  • Print materials still preferred; may shift with streamlined access to

digital materials

  • Reexamine library circulation policies (equitable)

Continue Collaboration with All Content Areas

  • Increase instructional support librarians can provide
  • Foster collaboration between reading specialists and librarians

Deepen Inquiry and Maker/Design Thinking Activities

  • Connect to Profile of a Graduate and STEM thinking
  • Explore a districtwide Inquiry model

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Bright Spots

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Campbell Schoolwide Book Club

Karen Bentall, Oakridge Librarian International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)

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Bright Spots

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High School Community Read: Tiffany Jackson

Elizabeth Acevedo December 3 & 4, 2019

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Library Services Update

October 3, 2019 Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor – Library Services