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 Expedition of Virginia sites through the Kellogg/Virginia Humanities grant 2
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 3 3
The Good News • 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. 4
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 1,200,000 Number of Books Circulated 900,000 Student 600,000 910,703 897,571 870,033 Success 300,000 Print circulation has changed due to additional literacy 109,952 95,377 97,031 resources that 0 2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019 students and staff Secondary Elementary can access. Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software 5
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. Student Success Data gathered from Database Reports Data gathered from Destiny & MackinVIA 6
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. Exploring Genres Through Intentional, Diverse Recommendations Student Success Inquiry and Information Literacy Skills Connected to the Curriculum 7
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 student walk‐ins Well‐Being in Secondary School Libraries Data gathered from Google Sign‐in Forms @ Secondary Libraries 8
P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth Student Goal: Well‐Being < 10 years A younger collection: • Includes more diverse and relevant titles • Promotes connections between students and adults Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software 9
P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth Student Well‐Being 10
P.O. # 22: At least 95% of APS families will respond favorably on student and family engagement on the Your Voice Matters survey Summer Reading Program (SRP) 2019 SRP Signups Pre‐K 1,248 K‐5 4,586 Partnerships Teen (6‐12) 1,568 % Change from 2018 2019 SRP Completions Pre‐K 7% increase Pre‐K 744 K‐5 5% increase K‐5 2,787 Teen (6‐12) 8% increase Teen (6‐12) 785 Data provided by Arlington Public Library Summer Reading Program 11
Moving Forward Recommendation #1: Age of Collection* Strategies: • Focus on diverse, relevant titles • Make data visible and communicate the why 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 * Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation 12 12
Moving Forward Recommendation #3: Digital and Information Literacies* Strategies: • Support implementation of updated APS Digital Citizenship Curriculum 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 *Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation 13 13
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 Recommendation #6: Equity and Inclusion Strategies: • Implement diversity audit of school library collections • Continue equity training at library professional learning 14 14
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 15 15
Bright Spots Karen Bentall, Oakridge Librarian International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Campbell Schoolwide Book Club 16 16
Bright Spots Elizabeth Acevedo December 3 & 4, 2019 High School Community Read: Tiffany Jackson 17 17
Library Services Update October 3, 2019 Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor – Library Services
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