1. FORT HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Submitted by Gloria Galindo - Librarian & Anna Saucedo - Class Partner

2. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Fort Hancock Elementary Library is to provide materials for all children in hopes they will fulfill their individual abilities; to challenge them to excel in a changing world and to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school library strives to instill a love of learning in all students and ensures equitable access to information.

3. STATISTICS New copies added to library= 300 books Students holding library card=189 students Parents holding library card= 95 Total items lost by patrons= 55 Total students=140 USAGE BY PERIOD Checked Out14881363111613154935721832193560310914331218 Items Renewed4246772561169455829347 Checked In13661244223712391090523194622693312713821150

4. USAGE BY PERIOD GRAPH

5. LIBRARY COLLECTION The entire collection was re-evaluated and materials were weeded out based on outdated titles, old materials to make room for newly acquired books. The last time the library was weeded was in 2000. A total of ------ was withdrawn while 300 new titles were added Books and Serials Titles (in print)6,222 Audio Materials50 Total number of books7,542 Video Materials Titles108 Number of Magazine Subscriptions16

6. STAFF AND HOURS 2 Certified Media Specialist 1 Library Aide Library Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday afternoon 4:00pm to 6:00pm

7. CIRCULATION

8. REFERENCE The library handled requests for information Reference Readers’ Advisory Service Equipment Assistance

9. Searchasurus --A kid- friendly interface to Ebsco resources for elementary school aged children.

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11. DATABASES Cont. This section invites readers to play games, explore the Texas Capitol, and learn all about the state government. “Senate Jr.” has lots of fun picture games and activities Got any questions? The “Parents and Teachers” section tells you how to use SenateKids and what all you can find here.

12. DATABASES Cont. Britannica Learning Zone Britannica Elementary Britannica Enciclopedia Juvenil Fun Sites for Kids Preschool Online Fun Chemicool School Time Games Animal Kingdom Speakaboos Funbrain Animal Fact Guide Typing Tutor National Geographic for Kids PlayMusic YUCKY! MysteryNet KidsClick! Web search for kids by librarians Preschool Online FunChemicoolSchool Time Games SpeakaboosFunbrainAnimal Fact GuideTyping Tutor National Geographic for KidsPlayMusicYUCKY!MysteryNet KidsClick! Web search for kids by librarians

13. STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Our staff attended a number of workshops to keep abreast of current library issues and to develop new skills. Continuing Education Trainings: 1.Social Software in Libraries 2.Books and Boys 3.Cleaning Up Our Act 4.Para los ninos/For the Children 5.Summer Reading Club 2009 6.Graphic Novels 7.Encyclopedia Britannica For Elementary

14. GRANT TOTAL $4,350.00 2000 Shelving 1,500 Projector, Elmo, and Cart 500 rug 200 magazine rack 150 headphones with build in microphone

15. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Story time for parents (both in English & Spanish): Para Los Ninos Story time every Tuesday evening 4-5 Library presented two different programs Total number of children’s programs provided by the library 6 There are 11 classes going to library prek-4 Total visits per month = 44 Total attendance at programs/presentations provided by the library 389

16. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Coverage of library events are published on our local community newspaper

17. DONATIONS We were very fortunate to receive 150 brand new books from our patrons. A nameplate was attached to each book denoting the donor and the date of donation. A letter of appreciation was sent out to each donor.

18. ACTIVITIES Library Club: 4 th and 5 th grade student read to elderly in the community (20 students involved in project and total of 30 elderly). Students attend their homes with prior permission and supervision. Book Character Parade 1 Author Event: Joe Hayes Book Fair: $2,7053.09 in total fair sales. Received 50% profit and each student received 2 free books Podcast: 10 students created booktalks and podcast them on the library website. Booktalks are created monthly Book Club Discussion: A total of ____ 12 featured films…. Movie night every 3 rd Wednesday of the month. Summer Reading Program: Reading Across Texas Summer Reading with Barnes & Noble. A total of 120 students read 8 books this summer and journal what they read. They took their completed Journal to Barnes & Noble and received a coupon to choose a free book from their selected titles.

19. RECOMMENDATION Additional funding for books Reference materials and magazines to support interdisciplinary units in curriculum Replace outdated material Continue to work on meeting all of Texas State Standards