1. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending”
Maria Robinson

2. Where Were We Before

3. Where We Are Now

4. Reasoning Behind Library Automation
Automation provides comprehensive services to our users
Automation provides greater access to resources.
Automation of the school library parallels the automation of the public library.
Automation exposes students to computer technology.

5. Staff Training Why SirsiDynix? Up To Date Technology
Exemplary Customer Service
Sirsi provides the following services:
Circulation
Cataloging
Serials
Acquisitions
Reserves

6. Staff Training Who Will Be Trained?
All school library media specialists
Parent Volunteers
Teacher Liaisons
Administrative Liaisons

7. Steps To Ensure Success
Staff Training
Steps To Ensure Success
Knowing the size of the collection, who the library serves, school languages served, circulation statistics and materials within the collection.
Weed the collection for outdated or damaged materials to ensure fiscal accountability.

8. The How and Why of Training
Student Training
The How and Why of Training
All English classes will be required to attend 1 hour training sessions conducted by a school library media specialist.
Students will have access to a Wiki portal to provide an ongoing online training.
Students need to be trained for improved research skills, preparation for college classes, and training provides access to information.

9. Wiki Portal Information
Why Use a Wiki?
Frequent collaboration amongst library users.
Users can post discussion topics and questions.
Training videos posted.
User evaluation tool – users can fill out surveys regarding SirsiDynix experiences.

10. Benefits of SirsiDynix
Students and staff can view collections and place holds from home or school
Students and staff can receive notifications when reserved items are available
Students and staff will have an improved inventory control system which they can rely on.

11. Benefits of SirsiDynix
Administration of overdue materials
Collaboration with local entities
Detailed user reports allow for constant feedback and library changes
Students and staff can monitor their accounts and be immediately notified in case of available holds or overdue materials.
School library users are winners

12. Our new beginning starts with you.