WMS LMC 2019-2020 Annual Report

Westport Middle School Library Media Center

- 2019-2020 - Annual Report

Westport Media Center Vision

Inclusion Empathy Literacy

To ensure that all Westport students and staff have equal access to information, diverse literature, library staff, digital resources, devices, and opportunities for rich, standards-based experiences in a safe, equitable, culturally responsive, trauma-informed space.

2019-2020

Circulation Data

158%

During the summer of 2019, we reorganized the media center collection into genres.

2018-2019 Checkouts: Jan-May 3,427 2019-2020 Checkouts: Aug - Mar 13 10,548

increase in circulation!

prorated & adjusted for # of months in each year

Genres

Total Collection 12,351

Historical - 2,031 Awards - 198 Horror - 300 Graphic Novels - 182 Sports - 598 Science Fiction - 429 Fantasy - 1,418 Romance - 180 Humor - 413 Graphic Novels - 182 Adventure - 983 Realistic Fiction - 1,152 Picture Books - 135 Mystery - 564 Nonfiction - 3,362 Biographies

Library Visits average 92 per day

Teacher Collaboration

After school/evening school & community engagement Average 2 times per week

2019-2020

Technology

Cart of 30 ChromeBooks

MakerSpace

borrowed by District for NTI

• 1 iPad
• 12 Sphero SPRK
• 1 3D Printer
• 1 Cricut Maker

16 Desktop Computers30 Headphone sets all used DAILY by students

Budget Expenditures 2019-2020

Books and value OUT at school closure 3/13/2020

843 BOOKS

VALUE $13,147.38

Collaborations

• Half Price Bks Book Fair
• JCASL Newsletter
• NTI
• Faculty EPD Facilitator

• Doves Reading/Crafts
• Black History Month
• RTI Classes
• Backpack Defenses
• WAGS Therapy Dogs
• JCPS District-Wide Middle School Principals' Meetings

10,548 Checkouts could NOT happen without Becky, who...

Becky Hollkamp

• processes and distributes overdue notices

• enters new students into Library Software

Westport Middle School Library Media Clerk

• creates library cards for every student (1346) organizes into English classes

• runs ad hoc reports of students who withdraw; cross references for books out

in progress

• generates, sends letters to transferred students to retrieve lost books

• handles all aspects of circulation and book processing

• has incredible work ethic & friendly demeanor with students staff

• completes any tasks such as scheduling, phone calls, copies, etc.

Becky Hollkamp, CONT.

Evaluated Backpack Defenses Attended Live Meets in NTI every day Completed processing for all lost COVID books Arrives early, stays late, takes minimal lunch daily Determined, entered, & labeled thousands of genres Extensive knowledge of Infinite Campus, MUNIS 24 years experience with JCPS as of 8/2020 Worked continuously through NTI to achieve Google Certification

Organizations & Certificationsin addition to PD Central hours

Amy Lyons

2019-2020 Professional Development 72 Hours - PD Central

Goals 2020-2021

• Continue pursuit of National Board Certification
• Develop and share LibGuide and LibAnswers; train stakeholders for use in person and during NTI
• Label library collection with Lexiles
• Enhance and support SSR Program
• Serve as a Digital Innovation leader within the Westport learning community
• Enrich and provide ongoing development of Combs Collection for Diverse, Multicultural & Multilingual Literature

amy.lyons@jefferson.kyschools.us

Twitter: @ewematter2Instagram: @ewematter

• Thank GOD for Ms. Amy and our new library.
• The library has become a friendly welcoming environment
• The transformation has been amazing. It brought life back to Westport Middle and has exceeded all expectations. The knowledge of the librarians and willingness to do what people ask for is top notch. The space for students to work (w the large projector/tv) to the high top tables, to the couches/chairs, to the tables to do small group work is amazing.
• the space is updated and comfortable and the staff is friendly and open. It has been a fantastic change!
• You have transformed the library into a welcomed shared comfortable space.
• The decor is awesome and makes all students feel welcome. The library is a physical safe place for kids.
• The staff is always welcoming. Students never feel as if they are a burden when they visit the library which wasn't always the case in the past. both staff and students are ALWAYS welcome.

Anonymous StaffSurvey Responses

• Ms. Amy and Ms. Becky are INVALUABLE to our Westport community. They welcome my students there DAILY for book return/checkout. And all students do, truly, feel welcomed there. They help my kids to feel more positively about reading, especially the more hesitant ones.
• Keep on doing what you and Becky are doing. You make all welcome.
• The library staff is so welcoming. I would stay all day with the students but we must share!!!
• The students look forward going to the library since the transformation! They enjoy being able to use the entire library and enjoy perusing the shelves.
• What I appreciate most is the inclusivity of all students and their backgrounds and cultures. Huge thanks to Ms. Amy and Ms. Becky!!!
• you all are awesome and we are so blessed to have you. :)
• The library is my favorite place in the building
• The teacher lounge is WONDERFUL! It's a great place to relax and catch up with a colleague

Anonymous StaffSurvey Responses,continued

TÍTULO

9.64average!

Anonymous StaffSurvey Responses

Diverse Books from LMS on Display

Studentsexcited to unpack new books

Students loving the novels in genres

THANK YOU!