William Gaynor Campus Schools Library Advisory Council Agenda Welcome Introduction of New Campus Librarian The Mission and Purpose of the Library Advisory Council School Libraries and Student Success Funding for Renovations and Materials Outline of the Renovation Process Channels for Parent and Student Input Regarding Renovations and Materials Calendar for Library Advisory Council Meetings for the Rest of the School Year Questions/Comments Thank You

Welcome Thank you for being part of the Library Advisory Council at the William Gaynor Campus Schools.

Mission of the Council Campus Library CommunityParents Students Teachers Staff

School Libraries and Student Success “…students in the lowest quartile of composite test scores make less focused use of library resources…” …students in the middle and highest three quartiles of composite test scores reported higher use of library resources for assignments, in-school projects and research papers. Source: School Library Media Centers: Selected results from the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002, National Center for Educational Statistics.

Funding for Renovations Council Member Diana Reyna –New York City Council –District 34 (Bushwick, East Williamsburg, Ridgewood) $500,000 to re-model the space

Funding for New Materials Heckscher Funds Contingent upon Council Member Reyna’s allocation: $200,000 For new books and materials

Additional Funding Matt will seek and apply for other funding and grant opportunities as they become available.

Renovation Process Input and ideas from community Three L.A.C. meetings with the architects –Selection of plan Bid for renovation work Library moves to temporary space Renovations are undertaken and completed

Kingston High School Library Kingston South East, South Australia, Australia

Glendale High School Library Springfield, MO

L.A.C. Meeting Calendar Select a day and time for monthly meetings. Matt distributes calendar to all members Members meet at Gaynor Campus monthly Members steer the renovation process L.A.C. continues to meet for entire school year

Reflection Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the meeting: –What went well? –What was problematic? –How do you feel about being a part of the L.A.C.? –Share any other suggestions or comments.

Thank You Verbal share-out of any final –Questions –Comments –Concerns