Lms dec jan
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The Larned Middle School library saw increased computer usage in December and January due to the introduction of Google Apps. Teachers and students used library computers for classroom programs, projects, and paperless assignments. While the library staff worked to fulfill all computer requests, some had to be denied due to lack of availability. Usage is expected to continue growing as students learn to use their school email and Google applications in library skills classes. The library also saw higher circulation numbers, book fair preparation, and participation in monthly activities.
Lms dec jan
- 1. LARNED MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY DEC/JAN MONTHLY REPORT GWEN LEHMAN, LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST JANICE KNEISLEY, LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2011 Spelling Bee “Sorry, we don’t have any computers available right now.” This phrase has been heard by staff and students at LMS over the past month. With the introduction of Google Apps, teachers and students have increased their use of computers throughout the day. The library staff has made every effort to fill the teacher and student computer requests, but some have been told that there are just no computers available. Computers are being used in the classroom for programs like Study Island and Compass Learning, which provide extra skills practice in math and reading. They are also being used for class projects like the book projects for Mrs. Smith’s 7th grade English class and paperless assignments taking place in the 6th grade. The library has also been using computers during 5th and 6th grade library skills to train students on their school email accounts and the other Google applications. Individual students are checking out more computers to check their school email for new and completed assignments from their teachers. They have also been using the computers to complete and turn in their paperless assignments. The library anticipates this computer usage trend to continue and we will do everything we can to meet the needs of our teachers and students. Mission The Larned Middle School Library will be an inviting, user-friendly hub providing opportunities for active, engaging and challenging learning for students and staff through various media resources, programming and collaboration. The LMS Library will provide a quality program that will enable students to be lifelong learners and enhance the curriculum and technology standards of Larned Middle School.
- 2. LMS LIBRARY INTERNET IDENTITY Program Highlights Card Catalog: Allows students and staff to search the collection at school or home--http://98.172.116.52/ simple/? sessionid=1NYR545AQ36404 832 LMS Library Website: • Teaching 5th and 6th grade classes how to use their school email and the General information on Google applications, including the drawing program (student samples in the library policies & procedures, left-hand column) programs and Teen Advisory Group--http:// www.usd495.net/ • Number of students coming to the library before school is increasing. We 1507201712277/site/ average around 15 students each morning. default.asp • Established a student Book Fair Crew to help prepare for the fair. Students have been working on posters, promotional flyers and decorations. Oldies Diner theme was chosen for the fair this year. • Students continue participating in the monthly trivia and the word of the day contests. The library has also introduced word puzzles for the students to complete for a small treat. Upcoming Events Scholastic Book Fair February 9th - 18th from 7:45am - 4:00pm Family Night on February 11th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Contests will be running during the fair--prizes include items from the fair and “goodies” found at a diner
- 3. Data Snapshots More 5th & 6th LMS LIBRARY STATISTICS, DECEMBER 2010 & JANUARY 2011 Grade Google December 2010 January 2011 Drawings Total Circulation 1200 1894 5th Grade Circulation 323 453 6th Grade Circulation 420 488 7th Grade Circulation 79 158 8th Grade Circulation 65 166 Other 313 629 Card Catalog Total Page Hits Not Available 790 Kan-ed Application Usage Totals 2 *121 *Increase on Kan-ed Usage is due to Inservice in January Filled Denied Filled Denied Total Resource Requests 13 4 76 8 Desktop Computers in Library 4 0 7 1 Laptop Computers 4 57 1 TV/DVD/Video 3 0 1 0 Multimedia Cart/Projector 3 0 3 0 Other 3 0 7 0 Tech Lab 0 0 1 6