22-23 Key MS Library Annual Report

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A look at this year through the shared foundations of school libraries

kEY ms lIBRARY 2022-2023

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This school year the librarian taught 280 classes in inquiry based lessons covering information literacy topics such as citation, ethical use of information and dissemination, genre exploration, information creation, media literacy, paraphrasing, reading strategies, reference skills, search strategies, source evaluation, and using primary sources.

Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

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Including student voice in the library was an important goal this year. Student volunteers worked in the library as an enrichment during Key Time. These students served as a library advisory board and helped to curate displays for winter, Black History Month, Women's History Month, Arab American History Month, poetry, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Student artwork is also now a prominent feature in the library, which we hope to expand in the future.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the learning community.

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This year the Key MS Library collaborated with AVID, Civics, ESOL, English 8, Family and Consumer Sciences, Global Classroom Project, History, LAP, Science 8, Spanish, and Theater. In addition, we organized a buddy reading meeting between Key MS and Key Center reading students to practice their fluency. Collaboration also included providing professional development for...

Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.

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This year the Key MS Library added 646 new books to the collection as of May 19, 2023. Our school community checked out 5,317 books in that time. At the beginning of this school year, the library was genrefied to increase browseability. Signage and shelf readers were also added to help students find materials of interest. To increase a sense belonging and to help students destress, games, legos, and soft seating were added to the collection.

Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.

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Throughout the year, the Key MS Library has encouraged students to explore their reading interests. The library has a year-long Reading Challenge open to all students and staff, an after school book club, a March Book Madness competition based on highest checkouts, and a Battle of the Books team focusing on book trivia. The library also hosted a Scholastic book fair and organized a choice book give away for all students using ESSER funds.

Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

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The Key MS Library provided opportunities for students to engage with the world beyond our school walls by hosting a travelling museum exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, an author visit from Pura Belpre winning author, Ernesto Cisneros, and guest speakers including Peter Marks, Washington Post Theater Critic, and Shally Stanley, SVP of Global Delivery at Salesforce.

Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.

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