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Library Services UpdateOctober 3, 2019
Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor – Library Services
Presentation Overview
Program Profile
Good News
Data That Provides Insight
What We Learned
Moving Forward
Bright Spots
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Randolph students on a Google Expedition of Virginia sites through the Kellogg/Virginia
Humanities grant
Program Profile
Central Office: • Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor• Astin Alexander, Head Cataloger • Dionela Johnson, Library Technician • Valaria Soroko, Library Technician
School‐based Staff: • Elementary: 24 librarians, 29 library assistants • Middle: 10 librarians, 6 library assistants • High: 6 librarians, 4 library assistants • Programs: 3 librarians, 1 library assistant
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The Good News
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• Students are excited about reading.
• Students continue to develop information and digital literacy skills.
• School library collections are more up to date, reflecting the diversities of our community.
• Librarians provide instructional support and collaborate with other content areas and offices.
• Streamlining access to all library resources.
Student Success
P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments
Print circulation has changed due to
additional literacy resources that
students and staff can access.
5Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software
95,377 97,031 109,952
910,703 897,571 870,033
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Print Circulation
Secondary Elementary
Student Success
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Data gathered from Database Reports Data gathered from Destiny & MackinVIA
P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments.
Student Success
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Inquiry and Information Literacy SkillsConnected to the Curriculum
Exploring Genres Through Intentional, Diverse Recommendations
P.O. # 1: Increased achievement for all reporting groups on district and state assessments shows progress toward eliminating the opportunity gaps. P.O. # 2: All students will make at least one year’s worth of growth as measured by federal, state, and/or district assessments.
Student Well‐Being
P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth
Over 305,807independent
student walk‐ins in Secondary
School Libraries
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Data gathered from Google Sign‐in Forms @
Secondary Libraries
Student Well‐Being
P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth
Goal: < 10 years
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Data Gathered from Destiny, our Library Catalog Software
A younger collection:• Includes more diverse
and relevant titles• Promotes
connections between students and adults
Student Well‐Being
P.O. # 9: All students can identify at least one school‐based adult who supports and encourages their academic and personal growth
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Partnerships
2019 SRP Signups
Pre‐K 1,248K‐5 4,586Teen (6‐12) 1,568
Summer Reading Program (SRP)
2019 SRP Completions
Pre‐K 744K‐5 2,787Teen (6‐12) 785
% Change from 2018
Pre‐K 7% increase
K‐5 5% increase
Teen (6‐12) 8% increase
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Data provided by Arlington Public Library Summer Reading Program
P.O. # 22: At least 95% of APS families will respond favorably on student and family engagement on the Your Voice Matters survey
Moving ForwardRecommendation #1: Age of Collection* Strategies:• Focus on diverse, relevant titles• Make data visible and communicate the why
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Recommendation #2: Instructional Support* Strategies:• Continue to collaborate with Content Offices & Programs • Support Librarians as instructional leaders• Increase the focus on the AASL National School Library Standards
12* Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation
Moving Forward
Recommendation #3: Digital and Information Literacies*Strategies:• Support implementation of updated APS Digital Citizenship
Curriculum
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Recommendation #4: Access to Resources*Strategies:• Continue to streamline access to APS Library Resources in
Canvas and Destiny Discover • Collaborate with Information Services for new solutions
13*Previous Recommendation from the 2015 Library Services Program Evaluation
Moving ForwardRecommendation #5: Maker & Design ThinkingStrategies:• Collaborate with CTE and K‐12 STEM Specialist
to align curriculum• Observe and collaborate with neighboring
school divisions
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Recommendation #6: Equity and InclusionStrategies:• Implement diversity audit of school library collections• Continue equity training at library professional learning
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What We Learned
Resources and Circulation• Print materials still preferred; may shift with streamlined access to
digital materials• Reexamine library circulation policies (equitable)
Continue Collaboration with All Content Areas• Increase instructional support librarians can provide• Foster collaboration between reading specialists and librarians
Deepen Inquiry and Maker/Design Thinking Activities• Connect to Profile of a Graduate and STEM thinking• Explore a districtwide Inquiry model
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Bright Spots
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Campbell Schoolwide Book Club
Karen Bentall, Oakridge Librarian International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
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Bright Spots
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High School Community Read: Tiffany Jackson Elizabeth Acevedo
December 3 & 4, 201917
Library Services UpdateOctober 3, 2019
Jeff Luttrell, Supervisor – Library Services