1. In-service Presentation Assignment LS5333 School Library Media Center http://whats-in-the-library.wikispaces.com/ Instructor ~ Dr. Judi Moreillon Group Partners: Jennifer Allred, Shantel Benjamin, Roxi Hinojosa, and Kyla Zasowski, March 5, 2010

2. Mission Statement Our mission at Rosa Parks Elementary School is to provide extraordinary learning experiences that enable all students to develop their skills, knowledge, and ethical values within a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Through the partnership of teachers, parents, and the community, our students will be challenged to develop a lifelong commitment to learning, productive living, and responsible behavior.

4. Let’s get the facts… Picture from MorgueFile: Page URL:http://mrg.bz/W1KpRmImage URL:http://mrg.bz/3rhZmk

6. Over 6 thousand books available 15 different magazines 4 different local and national newspapers FACT # 1: The Library Has:

7. Over 200 DVD titles 25 Book-on-Tape or CDs Fact # 2 The Library Has

8. Complete Collection of Encyclopedias Available in print and electronic format FACT #

9. Map Resources FACT # World maps Raised relief map Regional multi-state map Classroom wall maps Continents map Globes

10. Computers with Internet Access FACT # Available Programs: 1.Microsoft Office 2.Kid Science 3.Jumpstart 4.Kid Pix

11. Online Library Catalog FACT # View a detailed summary of activity Reserved items Monitor overdue items or items out View available book selection

12. Educational Databases Databases are a collection of information, such as recent articles, books, and authors. Here are a few general examples we offer. book database divided into genres. *An author database organized alphabetically. *A journal database featuring articles. *A video database including titles and subject matter. FACT # NetTracker Gale Britannica ABC-CLIO Tumble Books EBSCO Host

13. The Library Connection FACT # Monthly newsletter Library homepage Library wiki & blog

14. Homework assistance Book talks Technology assistance Inter-library loan Literacy circle Family reading night Wednesday Night Live FACT #

15. o School Library Journal o The Reading Teacher o Teacher Librarian o Science Scope o Mathematics o Mailbox Professional Journals FACT #

17. Video podcasting Technology integration Movie maker training Microsoft office training Technology Training FACT #

18. Read Around the Planet DEAR time – Drop Everything And Read School Wide Reading Programs FACT #

19. Team planning Curriculum support Collaboration Opportunities FACT #

20. Curriculum Support FACT # Resources and materials for ongoing curriculum needs

22. Library Services  Technology training  Reading programs  Collaboration opportunities  Open communication? or another way to say newsletters, wikis, and or blogs  Family Night Events  Curriculum support Library Resources  Computer access  Educational databases  professional Journals & Magazines  Encyclopedias  Curriculum maps  Automation system What's In The Library

23. Images Cited: http://office. microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspxhttp://office. microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx Tvaruzka, Kathryn. "Warning: Children in the Library! Welcoming Children and Families into the Academic Library." Education Libraries 32.2 (2009): 21-26. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 7 Mar. 2010. "Real, Live, Literature in your Library: Hosting a Literary Artist." PNLA Quarterly 72.1 (2007): 24-26. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 10 Mar. 2010.