library monthly report

1. LARNED HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
MARCH MONTHLY REPORT
GWEN LEHMAN, LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST PAM FITZGERREL, LIBRARY ASSISTANT
LHS TAG Team Takes
Dr. Seuss to Phinney
Elementary
In celebration of Dr. Seuss's
Birthday, the LHS Teen Advisory
Group traveled to Phinney
Elementary to share their favorite
Dr. Seuss book with the students
during their library skills time.
Several of the TAG members wore
Cat in the Hat hats and Ms. Lehman
brought Dr. Seuss bookmarks to
hand out to each of the elementary
students. As the elementary
students came to the library, they
were broken into small groups and
placed with one of the TAG
members for their first story. As
groups finished with their story, the
elementary students rotated to a
new TAG member for a different
story. The young students rotated
3-4 times before the ned of their
library time. Some of the books
shared by the teens were The Cat in
Hat Comes Back, There's a Wocket
in My Pocket, The Sneeches and
Other Stories, The Cats Quizzler,
Mission
And to Think That I Saw it on
Mulberry Street, I Can Lick 30 Tigers The Larned High School Library will be an
Today and Other Stories, The Butter inviting, user-friendly hub providing
Battle Book and several others. opportunities for active, engaging and
While fun was had by all the challenging learning for students and staff
students, the TAG members through various media resources,
commented that they had their programming and collaboration. The LHS
book memorized after so many Library will provide a quality program that
readings. will enable students to be lifelong learners
and enhance the curriculum and
technology standards of Larned High
School.

2. LHS LIBRARY
INTERNET
LHS TAG Team
IDENTITY
Card Catalog: Allows
students and staff to search
the collection at school or
home, access eBooks, renew
& place holds on books--
http://98.172.116.51/simple/?
sessionid=1NYR545AQ36404
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LHS Library Blog:
Information relating to
books, technology, events,
news and more--http://
lhslib2007.edublogs.org/
Many people have asked, "What is TAG?" TAG is an extra-curricular
program sponsored by the LHS Library Media Center and stands for Teen
LHS Library Facebook Advisory Group. The mission of the LHS Teen Advisory Group is to insure the
Page: Updates on events, availability of quality resources for both leisure activities and school related
programs, books and more--
assignments for LHS students and staff. Through creative, original programming,
http://www.facebook.com/
the Teen Advisory Group will encourage student and staff involvement in the
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LHS Library Media Center. The members of Teen Advisory Group will engage in
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activities designed to promote, encourage and enhance their reading skills and
appreciation. Members of TAG are expected to:
LHS Library Website:
General information on • Provide suggestions/recommendations to the Library Media Specialist on
library policies & procedures, materials to purchase for the library collection (including books, audio books,
programs and Teen Advisory magazines and graphic novels)
Group--http:// • Discuss how the Larned High School Media Center can better serve the
www.usd495.net/ needs of LHS students and staff
150620171264587/site/ • Suggest and plan programs for the library to offer
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• Assist the Library Media Specialist with projects as requested to help improve
LHS Library Delicious:
library services
Collection of bookmarks • Promote and encourage the love of reading in others
selected specifically for the • Read, discuss and plan promotion of the Teen Top Ten (this is done during the
needs of staff & students at summer)
LHS--http:// • Write book reviews and create book trailers for the Larned High School
www.delicious.com/lhslib2010 Media Center website
• Attend as many programs as possible and help with setup and cleanup
LHS Library Flickr: • Be a responsible library user
Shared photos--http:// • Set an example of appropriate library behavior for other students
www.flickr.com/photos/ • Help promote participation in library programs
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3. In turn, the students become an active supporter of the library and gain an understanding of how libraries
function and why they need supporters.
Although the TAG program only began three years ago, we have seen a 33% growth in our number
of members with potential for continued growth. Over the past three years, TAG members have taken
part in planning, decorating, promoting and managing the Scholastic Book Fair; planning, promoting and
organizing of various fundraisers for the library; promoting reading through special programs like Banned
Book Week and Teen Top Ten; promoting the love reading by visiting the elementary schools and reading
their favorite children's books to the students; developing their critiquing skills through the participation of
special book discussion meetings; and growing in their personal relation skills through various TAG parties.
Sadly, the TAG program may come to an end this year as the district library program will be revamped and
shift to a district librarian. The current TAG members are still undecided about their desire to continue
with the program. Many have stated that it will not be the same without Ms. Lehman and while they
respect the new district librarian, Rosa Blattner, they feel it will not be the same.
Data Snapshots
LHS LIBRARY STATISTICS, MARCH 2011
Total Circulation 679
9th Grade Circulation 103
10th Grade Circulation 60
11th Grade Circulation 48
12th Grade Circulation 71
Other 397
Card Catalog Total Page Hits 140
LHS Lib Facebook Page Monthly Active Users 19
Kan-ed Application Usage Totals 24
Interlibrary Loan--Loaned Total 16
Interlibrary Loan--Borrowed Total 5
Filled Denied
Total Resource Requests 42 3
Computer(s): Library Desktops 5 0
Computer(s): Laptops 30 1
Multi-media Cart/Projector 3 0
TV with DVD/VCR 2 0
Video Camera/Camcorder 2 0
Other 0 2