1. Let’s Talk LIBRARY Numbers! 2014-2015 Glendale Elementary Library Collection Needs Analysis Mrs. Kelly Bottenfield Glendale Elementary Librarian LSC 5526 School Library Management Summer 2014

2. 21 st Century Standards & Collaboration 21 st Century Standards & collaboration are alive in our elementary school Increase in collaborative lessons/projects between classroom teachers & librarians Incorporating more high-interest non-fiction projects

3. “ ” The school library program includes a well developed collection of books, periodicals, and non-print material in a variety of formats that support curricular topics and are suited for inquiry learning and users’ needs and interests (AASL Empowering 29). Empowering Learners: Building the Learning Environment

4. “ ” These 21 st century standards provide a framework for academic and ‘s personal learning in today’s information- powered world (AASL Standards 6). Standards for the 21 st Century Learner in Action

5. 1. Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our society 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth (AASL Standards 7)

6. Data-Driven Needs Analysis With the increase in high-interest non-fiction projects, a collection analysis provided some additional – valuable data Follett School Solutions’ TitleWave website provided a data collection analysis that supported the needs in our collection

7. 3 Areas that Need addressed based on analysis and collection use Social Sciences Natural Sciences Biographies

8. Social Sciences a.k.a. the 300s Enrichment Class & Fifth Grade used resources on government & politics for research activities Holidays & etiquette are high interest areas

9. Natural Sciences a.k.a. the 500s Third grade classes use the animals section to complete a research project Supports curriculum & standards High interest section

10. Biographies Collection lacking in special interest & popular figures with students Sixth grade classes research people and present using a web 2.0 tool One particular fun activity was the Facebook Profile

11. Result Findings #1: Average Age Average Age Social Sciences 1995 Natural Sciences 1995 Biography 1985

12. Result Findings #2: Age Sensitive 97.73% aged collection in the Political Science area 87.95% aged collection in the Life Science/ Biology

13. Result Findings #3: Balanced Dewey When compared with Follett School Solutions’ Core Collections, there was a significant negative difference in the following areas: Social Science -5.26% Natural Sciences -4.22% Biography -2.87%

14. Follett’s TitleWise Bar graph shows a quick visual comparison between elementary library collection and Follett School Solutions’ Core Collection

15. Result Findings #4: Percent of Collection When compared to the school’s collection as a whole, you can see the need for more quality books in these areas: Social Science 5.24% Natural Sciences 6.78% Biography 4.63%

16. Quick Analysis Overview Follett’s TitleWise provided me with a overview & analysis of our library collection From Collection Analysis results one can see the need for support: Out-dated material High use with low number of resources – the percent of these areas was low considering the high use

17. “ ” The mission of a school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school librarian empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilled researchers, and ethical users of information by… providing access to materials in all formats, including up-to-date, high-quality, varied literature to develop and strengthen the love of reading (AASL Empowering 8). Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs

18. Without access to high-quality & high-interest resources students will not reach the level of inquiry or develop the love of reading that we want them to. Let’s strive to provide 21 st century resources for our 21 st century learners !

19. Works Cited American Assoication of School Librarians. Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs. Chicago, IL: AASL, 2009. Print. American Association of School Librarians. Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner in Action. Chicago, IL: AASL, 2009. Print. Follett Library Resources. TitleWise Collection Analysis: Glendale Elem School. TitleWave. 7 Jul. 2014.