fort hancock elementary school library annual report 2008-2009 submitted by gloria galindo -...
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FORT HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009Submitted by Gloria Galindo - Librarian & Anna Saucedo - Class Partner
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.
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 Out 1488 1363 1116 1315 493 572 183 219 3560 3109 1433 1218Items Renewed 42 46 77 25 61 16 9 45 58 29 34 7Checked In 1366 1244 2237 1239 1090 523 194 62 2693 3127 1382 1150
USAGE BY PERIOD GRAPH
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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The entire collection was re-evaluated and materials were weeded out based on outdated titles, old materials to make room for newly acquired books.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 A total of ------ was withdrawn while 300 new titles were added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 Materials 50
Total number of books 7,542
Video Materials Titles 108
Number of Magazine Subscriptions 16
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
REFERENCE
• The library handled requests for information• Reference• Readers’ Advisory Service• Equipment Assistance
DATABASES Cont.
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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
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
GRANT TOTAL $4,350.00
• 2000 Shelving• 1,500 Projector, Elmo, and Cart• 500 rug• 200 magazine rack• 150 headphones with build in microphone
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
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.
ACTIVITIES
• Library Club: 4th and 5th 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 3rd 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.