2. PTSA Meeting 1-7-13
Introduction
School Libraries Across America: What the
Research Says
The State of Enatai’s Collection
My Vision for Enatai’s Library
Next Steps
3. A little about your new librarian…
Born and raised in Hawaii
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a
degree in Elementary Education
Classroom teacher- K, 1st, and 3rd
Received Master’s in Library Science from Clarion
University, specializing in K-12 school libraries
Worked in an elementary school library in
Philadelphia for 5 years before moving to WA
First year as a librarian in Bellevue School District
4. District Mission
To provide all students with an exemplary
college preparatory education so they can
succeed in college, career, and life.
5. School Libraries Across America--
What the Research Says
“Free voluntary reading that school libraries provide has
a dramatic effect on second-language learners,
vocabulary acquisition, cognitive development, and
writing style, and is the key to linguistic improvement.”
- Stephen Krashen, The Power of Reading: Insights from
the Research
6. School Libraries Across America--
What the Research Says
Reading research indicates that kids and teens that read a lot score higher
on any test they take. In addition, library studies conducted in 19 states
since 2000 show that schools with strong school library programs
average 10-20% higher on test scores.
For more information, visit ‘School Library Impact Studies’ at:
http://www.lrs.org/impact.php
7. Enatai’s Library Collection
Currently 8,380 books and 520 students
15.75 items per student
WA state recommends minimum of 20 books per child.
ALA recommends 27 books per child.
520 students x 20 books per student = 10,400 books
9. Quality is equally important
The library needs:
Books to support the curriculum
Books to replace outdated and worn copies
Audiobooks to support all types of learners
Books at all reading levels– both challenging and lower levels
Bilingual books to support our ELL students
E-books
Books to fill the gaps (to complete books in a series, for example)
10. Age Matters
Recommended to last
Books in general 10 years
Books about science or technology 5 years
Average age of our current collection = 1998
14 years or older
Average age of our science books = 1996
16 years or older
11. Goal #1
Design an annual library budget that will support
a 21st century elementary library from year-to-
year.
1) Add at least one new book per student per year
~$10,000
2) Maintain a wide variety of e-books, audiobooks, and
magazines $2000-3000
3) Purchase supplies to keep books in good condition
$400-500
4) Plan annual author visits $1500-3000
Annual library budget for an elementary school
with 520 students: $14,000-$17,000
13. Current Library Budget
Enatai library budget Was $500
Now $10,000
Donation from PTSA grandparents fund $1575
Proceeds from book fair ~$4000
__________
TOTAL: $15,575
Great improvement!
14. Goal #2
To improve the quantity and quality of the
collection. Bring the number of books in the
library up to state standards.
2,020 books x $20 per book = $40,400
15. How can parents help?
1) Consider donating a book to the library through the
Amazon wish list. More info in PTSA newsletter.
2) Keep your eyes peeled around auction time to learn
more about how your contributions can directly
benefit the library.
3) Complete the upcoming library survey for parents
(brought to you by the newly developed Library
Advisory Team). We want to hear your voice!
16. Thank you for your time!
I look forward to working WITH YOU to give Enatai’s
students the library they deserve!
Karinn Figdore
figdorek@bsd405.org
17. “There is a statistically significant
relationship between higher
reading scores and larger school
library budgets for books and
electronic resources at the
elementary level.”
-The Impact of School Libraries on Student
Achievement (Minnesota, 2004)
Editor's Notes
Thank you for giving me a little time to speak about the library.I am here tonight: to introduce myselfto start the conversation about improving Enatai’s libraryto gauge interest in forming a Library Advisory team comprised of parents, teachers, librarian, and principal to plan the future of the library.
In the library, my goal is to fulfill this mission bysupporting student achievementfostering a love of reading in our studentsteach basic research and information literacy skills that students will need to succeed in college, career, and life
School libraries are central to schools. (And I’m not just saying that because I’m the librarian. ) Every student in the school uses and benefits from the school library. According to the research– (READ QUOTE)
And if that’s not enough… (READ QUOTE)If you’re interested, the details of this research can be found by Googling “School Library Impact Studies” or by visiting this website.
And now to tell you a little bit about Enatai’s Library Collection….……..We are below state and national recommendations for number of books per student.
Many of the 8380 books we have are past their recommended age. Library books in general are expected to last about 10 years and books related to science or technology typically become outdated after 5 years (on average). ………
Usually when I show people what $1000 can buy, they are shocked. They usually say, Really, that’s it?!Up-to-date materials are expensive, but vital to the learning process.
$500 used to buy=library supplies (ie. books covers, book tape, book glue, etc. to make books last) annual subscriptions to School Library Journal and WLMA (Washington Library Media Association)$1500 grandparents fund=new book display shelfcomfy cushions for students to sit on while reading in the librarynew booksposters and decorations to brighten up the library and make it more inviting and kid-friendlyproceeds from the book fair =100 new books for the library
