FORT HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009Submitted by Gloria Galindo - Librarian & Anna Saucedo - Class Partner

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Fort Hancock Elementary Library is to provide materials for all children

in hopes they will fulfill their individual abilities; to challenge them to excel in a

changing world and to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and

information. The school library strives to instill a love of learning in all students and

ensures equitable access to information.

STATISTICS

New copies added to library= 300 books

Students holding library card=189 students

Parents holding library card= 95

Total items lost by patrons= 55

Total students=140

USAGE BY PERIOD

Checked Out 1488 1363 1116 1315 493 572 183 219 3560 3109 1433 1218Items Renewed 42 46 77 25 61 16 9 45 58 29 34 7Checked In 1366 1244 2237 1239 1090 523 194 62 2693 3127 1382 1150

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LIBRARY COLLECTION

The entire collection was re-evaluated and materials were weeded out based on outdated titles, old materials to make room for newly acquired books. The last time the library was weeded was in 2000. A total of ------ was withdrawn while 300 new titles were added

Books and Serials Titles (in print) 6,222

Audio Materials 50

Total number of books 7,542

Video Materials Titles 108

Number of Magazine Subscriptions 16

STAFF AND HOURS

• 2 Certified Media Specialist• 1 Library Aide

Library Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday afternoon 4:00pm to 6:00pm

CIRCULATION

REFERENCE

• The library handled requests for information• Reference• Readers’ Advisory Service• Equipment Assistance

Searchasurus --A kid-friendly interface to Ebsco resources for elementary school aged children.

Click Picture Below Please

DATABASES Cont.

This section invites readers to play games, explore the Texas Capitol, and learn all about the state government.

“Senate Jr.” has lots of fun picture games and activities

Got any questions? The “Parents and Teachers” section tells you how to use SenateKids and what all you can find here.

DATABASES Cont.

Britannica Learning Zone

Britannica Elementary

Britannica Enciclopedia Juvenil

Fun Sites for Kids

Preschool Online Fun   Chemicool   School Time Games Animal Kingdom Speakaboos   Funbrain   Animal Fact Guide   Typing Tutor National Geographic for Kids  PlayMusic  YUCKY!   MysteryNet   KidsClick! Web search for kids by librarians

 

STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our staff attended a number of workshops to keep abreast of current library issues and to develop new skills.

Continuing Education Trainings:

1. Social Software in Libraries

2. Books and Boys

3. Cleaning Up Our Act

4. Para los ninos/For the Children

5. Summer Reading Club 2009

6. Graphic Novels

7. Encyclopedia Britannica For Elementary

GRANT TOTAL $4,350.00

• 2000 Shelving• 1,500 Projector, Elmo, and Cart• 500 rug• 200 magazine rack• 150 headphones with build in microphone

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

• Story time for parents (both in English & Spanish): Para Los Ninos

• Story time every Tuesday evening 4-5• Library presented two different programs • Total number of children’s programs provided by the

library 6• There are 11 classes going to library prek-4• Total visits per month = 44• Total attendance at programs/presentations provided

by the library 389

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Coverage of library events are published on our local community newspaper

DONATIONS

We were very fortunate to receive 150 brand new books from our patrons. A nameplate was attached to each book denoting the donor and the date of donation. A letter of appreciation was sent out to each donor.

ACTIVITIES

• Library Club: 4th and 5th grade student read to elderly in the community (20 students involved in project and total of 30 elderly). Students attend their homes with prior permission and supervision.

• Book Character Parade• 1 Author Event: Joe Hayes• Book Fair: $2,7053.09 in total fair sales. Received 50% profit and each student received 2

free books• Podcast: 10 students created booktalks and podcast them on the library website. Booktalks

are created monthly• Book Club Discussion: A total of ____• 12 featured films…. Movie night every 3rd Wednesday of the month.• Summer Reading Program: Reading Across Texas• Summer Reading with Barnes & Noble. A total of 120 students read 8 books this summer

and journal what they read. They took their completed Journal to Barnes & Noble and received a coupon to choose a free book from their selected titles.

RECOMMENDATION

• Additional funding for books• Reference materials and magazines to support

interdisciplinary units in curriculum • Replace outdated material• Continue to work on meeting all of Texas

State Standards