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School Library Media Specialists (SLMS)

School Library Media Specialists (SLMS). Why Westerville Needs Them!. School Librarians. Impact student success Contribute to a positive performance on the state report card Better prepare students for college and post-graduation workforce. Image taken from free-extras.com. SLMS.

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School Library Media Specialists (SLMS)

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  1. School Library Media Specialists (SLMS) Why Westerville Needs Them!

  2. School Librarians • Impact student success • Contribute to a positive performance on the state report card • Better prepare students for college and post-graduation workforce Image taken from free-extras.com

  3. SLMS • “Serve as both teachers of studentsand in-service providersfor teachers” • “Serve a key role in expanding access to information technology beyond the library” White House Conference on School Libraries (2002)

  4. Troy, Michigan opened a new library, and as part of the festivities, asked a bunch of writers at the time to write letters about libraries to the town's children.

  5. “Research shows that school libraries are a stronger indicator of student success than class size, experience of teacher, number of computers or location of school.” Carolyn, Foote. "To Raise Student Achievement, Invest in Libraries." Huffington Post Education 27 Oct. 2010: Huff Post Education. Web. 14 Jan. 2010.

  6. “The size of a school library’s staff and collection is the best predictor of academic achievement.” Pennsylvania study (conducted by Lance), “Measuring Up to Standards: The impact of School Library Programs & Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools”

  7. Average number of staff per library/media centers * Elementary Schools (by number of students) Westerville’s current average = .50 Westerville’s budget reduction proposal = .30 19% of average (150 to 499 students) * Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) “Public School Library Media Center Questionnaire”, 2007-2008.

  8. Average number of staff per library/media centers * Secondary Schools (by number of students) Westerville’s current average = 1.0 Westerville’s budget reduction proposal = 1.0 46% of average (750 – 1,499 students) * Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) “Public School Library Media Center Questionnaire”, 2007-2008.

  9. Elementary School150-499 StudentsTypical Day • An average of 150 students visit the library • An average of 400 books are checked in • An average of 340 books are checked out.

  10. Parent Volunteers • Even though parent volunteers are greatly appreciated, there are several concerns with counting on parent volunteers in the library: • Not every school is fortunate to have parent volunteers. • Most parent volunteers often rotate out every year. • Volunteers are not expected to cover a 2nd-grade classroom, music classroom, or art classroom and should not be counted on to cover the library classroom.

  11. The SLMS Leadership Role • Regularly meets with administration • Serves on standards committee • Participates in faculty meetings • Meets regularly at building level

  12. The SLMS Collaboration Role • Cooperatively plans with teachers • Identifies materials for teachers • Teaches information literacy to students • Provides teacher in-service training • Manages information technology

  13. The SLMS Literacy Role • Identifies & recommends reading materials • Promotes and encourages reading • Matches students with the “right” books • Brings guest authors to the school • Coordinates book fairs • Manages the print and nonprint collection • Administers Programming

  14. “The introduction of books and being read aloud to at an early age are the building blocks for child’s ability to effectively develop language, vocabulary, speech, comprehension, and attention span. Ultimately this minimizes the need for added basic skills and in-class support staff.” Fate or Future of School Libraries http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE44PS4pPuA&feature=related

  15. “For students’ reading skills to improve, they need to read. They need to have lots of access to books and technology. They need to feel comfortable around books, talk about books, and associate books with positive interactions.” Carolyn, Foote. "To Raise Student Achievement, Invest in Libraries." Huffington Post Education 27 Oct. 2010: Huff Post Education. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. Image taken from walworthseely.blogspot.com

  16. Research shows that if kids are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade they are more likely to continue to struggle in school, repeat grades, act out, and eventually drop out of school. http://www.successforall.org

  17. School library users and non-users and young people’s reading enjoyment, self-reported reading ability and reading frequency Clark, Christina and (England) National Literacy Trust, (.(2010). “Linking School Libraries and Literacy: Young People’s Reading Habits and Attitudes to Their School Library, and an Exploration of the Relationship between School Library Use and School Attainment.” National Literacy Trust (2010): ERIC. Web. 10 Jan 2012.

  18. School library users and non-users and their attitudes towards reading (% agreement) Clark, Christina and (England) National Literacy Trust, (.(2010). “Linking School Libraries and Literacy: Young People’s Reading Habits and Attitudes to Their School Library, and an Exploration of the Relationship between School Library Use and School Attainment.” National Literacy Trust (2010): ERIC. Web. 10 Jan 2012.

  19. Percentage of young people who read below or at or above the expected level and whether they are a school library user or not (N=4,503) Clark, Christina and (England) National Literacy Trust, (.(2010). “Linking School Libraries and Literacy: Young People’s Reading Habits and Attitudes to Their School Library, and an Exploration of the Relationship between School Library Use and School Attainment.” National Literacy Trust (2010): ERIC. Web. 10 Jan 2012.

  20. Clark, Christina and (England) National Literacy Trust, (.(2010). “Linking School Libraries and Literacy: Young People’s Reading Habits and Attitudes to Their School Library, and an Exploration of the Relationship between School Library Use and School Attainment.” National Literacy Trust (2010): ERIC. Web. 10 Jan 2012.

  21. “….. most young people use the school library. They use it because it gives them easy access to books, because it is a friendly space and because they believe that the school library, and by default reading, will help them do better at school.” Clark, Christina and (England) National Literacy Trust, (.(2010). “Linking School Libraries and Literacy: Young People’s Reading Habits and Attitudes to Their School Library, and an Exploration of the Relationship between School Library Use and School Attainment.” National Literacy Trust (2010): ERIC. Web. 10 Jan 2012.

  22. “What message do we send to students about literacy when we close their libraries?” Carolyn, Foote. "To Raise Student Achievement, Invest in Libraries." Huffington Post Education 27 Oct. 2010: Huff Post Education. Web. 14 Jan. 2010.

  23. The SLMS Technology Role • Thoughtfully chooses subscription databases • Trains teachers to make the best use of online tools • Helps teachers integrate technology into the curriculum • Maintains library’s automated catalog • Serves and/or chairs the school’s technology committee • Teaches media literacy to students

  24. Today’s Students are Digital Natives Before leaving elementary school, most students: • Text • Have interacted with family and friends around the globe via video chat • Look forward to completing homework and playing games on their iPads Image taken from holyroodpark.net

  25. Reaching the 21st Century learners means teachers MUST: CAPTURE STUDENT INTEREST !!!!! by • Knowing how to use education technology tools, and • Enhancing the learning environment

  26. Technology Survey Results 31 Robert Frost & Pointview Teachers

  27. "Kids achieve higher scores when they're skilled at seeking, finding, and using information available to them on the World Wide Web." Keith Lance, director of Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library Minkel, Walter. "Library Technology Raises Test Scores, Too ." School Library Journal. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2012. <http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com>.

  28. The Problem: Information Overload! Garbage in.. Garbage out! McKenzie, Jamie. “The Cartoon Gallery.” From Now On, The Educational Technology Journal. FNO Press. Web 12 November 2010.

  29. In 2007 the Educational Testing Service (ETS) provided these results from 2006 Study….

  30. Students adept at using computer for entertainment BUT • Ability to access, manage and evaluate information is weak • Only 50% can judge objectivity of a website • Only 40% knew how to use multiple terms to narrow search Study included: 1,016 high-school students, 753 community college students, and 4,585 four-year college and university students.

  31. Difficulties: Steps During Research Process From Eisenberg, Michael B. and Alison J. Head. “How College Students Evaluate and Use Information in the Digital Age.” Project Information Literacy. University of Washington Information School, November 1, 2010. Web. 11 November 2010.

  32. 80% of future jobs will require skills in effectively using information -Department of Labor SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills

  33. Ohio • Early Childhood Education A- • College Readiness D- • Chance For Success, School Years C+ • Overall Grade C+ Image taken from tvsafety.gov "Education Week: Quality Counts 2012 - State Report Cards." Education Week American Education News Site of Record. Web. 14 Jan. 2012. <http://www.edweek.org/ew/qc/2012/16src.h31.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS1&intc=EW-QC12-ENL>.

  34. D.C. Denison, Boston Globe “The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it - all the books are scattered on the floor.”  Image taken from http://thebookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/

  35. Neil Gaiman, author of Sandman and Neverwhere “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a Librarian can bring you back the right one.” Image taken from http://amusingathenaeum.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html

  36. Linton Weeks, Washington Post “In the non-stop tsunami of global information, librarians provide us the floaties and teach us how to swim.”

  37. Special programs and speakers Author visits Reading contests and prizes Book Fairs A knowledgeable, interested adult with whom to discuss books. Acquiring 21st Century skills A quiet place to learn Using information ethically Digital literacy Teachers who extend learning experiences beyond the classroom. A few things kids will miss if they don’t have a Librarian in their school

  38. “If you want to help your school succeed, perhaps libraries are the best place to start. Monies spent on libraries have a big payoff in terms of student achievement, and benefit every single student in a school.” Carolyn, Foote. "To Raise Student Achievement, Invest in Libraries." Huffington Post Education 27 Oct. 2010: Huff Post Education. Web. 14 Jan. 2010.

  39. Westerville Schools Library Media Staff

  40. Library Media Staff Budget Reduction ProposalFY 2013 • $212,000 savings for Media Clerks RIFd in December 2011 • $200,000 (estimated) savings for 2 retired SLMS and 1 whom has already left the district (savings through attrition) This dollar amount is more than the cost savings proposed by the district. • 3 HS librarians continue servicing the 3 high schools. Remaining 5 elementary librarians stay employed and EACH cover 2 of the 14 remaining elementary schools - leaving 4 elementary schools not covered (assuming Longfellow & Central College close). • 2 middle school librarians move down to the elementary level and EACH cover 2 each of the remaining 4 elementary schools • OR • Each of the 4 middle school librarians pick up 1 elementary school to cover.

  41. If the March levy passes It is recommended that 3 SLMS and 8 Media Clerks be added at the elementary level.

  42. Walter Cronkite, Broadcaster “Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”  Image taken from http://allthingsd.com/20090718/walter-cronkite-thats-the-way-it-was-and-should-be/

  43. by Jean Trimble, School Library Media Specialist Westerville City School District 2012

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