E2 Library Media Center Library Program Overview

Goals and Objectives To enable students to become effective independent users of ideas, information, and technology To cultivate a strong desire among all students to read for enjoyment and to fulfill their own curiosity To participate in instructional activities in large or small groups and individually To learn to use information and technology To pursue their curiosity, interests, and passions

Background Research A well-stocked library has a positive impact on student achievement, regardless of the socio-economic or educational levels of the community (School Library Impact Studies) Findings show that technology and information skills are best taught within the curricular context rather than in isolation (School Libraries Work) Technology as a Second Language (TSL), introduced in 1995, emphasized information literacy and the use of technology within the school community. Originally overseen by tech staff, this will now be implemented by the LMS as a component of the integrated, collaborative approach to student learning centered in the LMC

Key Characteristics of E2 Library Program Direct curricular links, so core content is taught in the library Integrated with information and technology Team-taught/facilitated by teacher and LMS Many activities/lessons with student choice component to encourage students to pursue answers to their own questions Information or technology skills linked to information literacy standards Alexandria library management software

Program Learning Areas Circulation desk with 5 station Alexandria area Storytelling/presentation area Independent reading spaces (soft seating) Tables for research, writing, and discussion Multimedia production center (scanner, cameras and microphones for desktop publishing, podcast creation) Listening center Students rotate among these settings to complete small group and individual activities assigned by the teacher

K-2 LMC Activities Storytelling Independent reading Listening center activities Author/genre studies Beginning research Technology literacy Curriculum collaborations

3-5 Activities Desktop publishing ( posters, newsletters, digital photo essays) Research and writing projects, including: brainstorming/organizing: question development: peer review discussions: writing strategies Independent reading followed by SRC quizzes, reflection writing and book discussions Keyboarding with computer-led assessment, instruction, and practice Listening center Curriculum collaborations

6-8 Activities Desktop publishing and multimedia production (creating audio, video, photo and text files) Book Club discussion group Storytelling and dramatization for younger students Preparation for poetry slams/other student presentations (research, prep, rehearsal, presentation) Extended research projects Expanded keyboarding fluency Curriculum collaboration

Coming Attractions ! New books and materials will arrive soon! Will have over items in the collection Grand Opening for Staff and Students on Sept.10 Grand Opening for Parents/Community Sept. 12 Next PD will be Monday, Aug. 20 in the conference room –Topic is Collaboration Come with ideas on what curriculum area you would like to work on in September Planning a collaboration will be essential to the program. Teachers can work together on the same lesson or schedule a time to meet with me. More details later!