1. If I had A Million Dollars
Elementary Library Resource Initiative GECDSB
Liz Golden
Martha Martin Susan Moroz

2. In the beginning… Principal Survey Priority Initiative 12 16 4 3#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Library Resource Centres 12 16 4 3
AV Equipment 8 17 11 5
Kindergarten 18 13
Classroom Furniture 6 7 15
Other 14 9 2

3. The Plan Board Proposal The TLs Version Establish essential book list
Second 1 TL one month
Cross reference needs of each school via electronic catalogue
Establish protocols for library operations
Train students to process books
Centrally catalogue
PD for all TLs
Young Author’s conference
The TLs Version
Establish essential book list
Form a committee of experienced TLs
Automate all schools
Create a progressive model for library programs
Have suppliers process books
Centrally catalogue
PD for all TLs
Reading focused culminating event (run by TLS)

4. ELRI by the Numbers 1 million dollars 67,784 library books
in each elementary school based on population
61 elementary libraries revitalized

5. Establishing the Essentials List
Considerations for Selection
Community Input
Essential Book List
Research
Staff and Student Input

6. Considerations for Books on the “Essential Book List”
Curriculum-linked
Quality (award-winning, structure, glossary - index, etc. print, illustrations, content, binding, genre)
Copyright date
Reading level (reluctant reader, emergent reader, teen issues)
Diversity (gender, disabilities, race, religion, social issues)
Canadian
Popularity (topical, high interest)

7. Community Input Curriculum Consultants Community Agencies
Links to texts
Links to activities
Community Agencies
Special Interest groups
Canadian Authors

8. Staff and Student Input
Surveys
by genre
Activities
Grade appropriate ready-made activities
Input from all levels of staff

9. Survey says…..

10. Research Book Lists Catalogues Field Trips Internet searches
OLA, ALA, publishers, topic specific (ex. Bullying)
Catalogues
Field Trips
Internet searches

11. Logistics RFP- tender to book suppliers Processing Delivery
Cataloguing
Database

12. Obstacles Availability of titles Quantity of titles
Automation of schools
GST
Censorship

13. Public Relations

15. The Model Flexible Proactive Progressive Research Based
could be adopted regardless of staffing reality
Proactive
positive message to principals “this is good for you because…”
Progressive
opportunity for growth
Research Based

16. School Library Information Centre The most essential facility in your school
40 years of research has proven time and again that student achievement on standardized tests can increase by 3 to 15% if the School Library Information Centre (SLIC)
Is staffed by a full-time, qualified TL
Is open to students at any time during the school day
Has a TL who collaboratively plans and facilitates instructional units with teachers
Has a TL who teaches information literacy skills
Has a TL who provides in-service to other teachers

17. The Media
School Libraries a Valuable Resource Toronto Star July 3, 2003
...a new study claims that provinces are ignoring a proven method for improving student literacy — school libraries. The study is the first Canadian in-depth look at the educational impact of school libraries.
Decline in School Libraries Worrisome Toronto Star July 6, 2003
"Increased student visits to the library correlates with higher test scores," he wrote. "Student achievement is higher in schools where the library is open all day and the teacher-librarian is on duty full-time."
The Missing Link Globe and Mail June 21, 2003
Studies show that an old-fashioned educational tool -- the school library -affects students' marks more than we think.

18. The Model Qualified TL Time Money Collaboration Info skills ELRI
Higher Test Scores
Gold
Qualified TL
Time
Money
Collaboration
Info skills
Silver
Bronze
ELRI
Diamond in the Rough
Prior to ELRI

19. Phase 2: Professional Development
Mini-course
Basics of automation, processing, cataloguing
Library program model
Program goal setting
Information literacy projects
Literature-based projects

20. PD Activities Handbook Curriculum Roles for TLs “Beyond Book Exchange”
Literature Circles
Book Talks
Book Reports
On-line research tools
Research Models
Research Activities

21. Outcomes Increased focus on role of the TL
Designated TL in every school
Automation of every school
Commitment to explore staffing solutions
TLs integrated into curriculum planning
Other board interest
Pride and advocacy increase

22. The Way Ahead Culminating Event 2004/5 Principal buy in Qualifying TLs
Reducing Turnover
Staffing/budget