Give Em What They Want Collecting and using

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Give ‘Em What They Want Collecting and using data in school libraries Bonnie Hauser

Give ‘Em What They Want Collecting and using data in school libraries Bonnie Hauser and Stella Farris Austin Independent School District

Uses for data • • • School SACS review Principal evaluation EOY reports Collection

Uses for data • • • School SACS review Principal evaluation EOY reports Collection management Program/library improvements • Press • Parents and visitors • Starting point for incoming librarian

Types of data to collect • Usage data – – – – Student use

Types of data to collect • Usage data – – – – Student use Teacher use Computer use Meetings Program attendance Facility use Number of visitors Materials used • Faculty/student surveys • Program evaluation

Use a variety of formats • • • Monthly reports Semester summations Data binder

Use a variety of formats • • • Monthly reports Semester summations Data binder Yearly goals End of year report

Monthly Report • • • Circulation stats Your involvement at school Collaboration Budget Planning

Monthly Report • • • Circulation stats Your involvement at school Collaboration Budget Planning and management Processing

Data Binder Overview – Facilities – Programs – Collection at a glance

Data Binder Overview – Facilities – Programs – Collection at a glance

Communications • Copies of library communications: – Newsletters – Presentations – Brochures

Communications • Copies of library communications: – Newsletters – Presentations – Brochures

Samples • Copies of flyers, newsletters, and programs – Easy reference for later –

Samples • Copies of flyers, newsletters, and programs – Easy reference for later – Highlights programs mentioned in overview

Collection analysis info • Vendor or library generated – Helps to keep focused on

Collection analysis info • Vendor or library generated – Helps to keep focused on weeding and collection development needs from year to year – Helps to find wonky records

Commendations • Keep examples of commendations and evaluations – Emails from teachers – Formal

Commendations • Keep examples of commendations and evaluations – Emails from teachers – Formal evaluations of the library – Helpful when updating resume

Data • Usage reports • Survey results • Item usage reports • Campus Improvement

Data • Usage reports • Survey results • Item usage reports • Campus Improvement Plan—how does the library support the CIP?

The 3 -5 Year Plan • Goals and objectives in the following areas –

The 3 -5 Year Plan • Goals and objectives in the following areas – – – Planning/collaboration Collection Facilities Programs Personnel Equipment

Yearly Goals • • Set 2 to 3 goals each year State clear objectives

Yearly Goals • • Set 2 to 3 goals each year State clear objectives Indicate strategies to be used Specify timeframe Quantify the results Provide assessment Complete reflection

“What a school thinks of its library is a measure of what it thinks

“What a school thinks of its library is a measure of what it thinks about education. ” Harold Howe, former U. S. Commissioner of Education

Sample reports • Monthly stat form Dec. 2007 • Monthly stat form Dec. 2008

Sample reports • Monthly stat form Dec. 2007 • Monthly stat form Dec. 2008

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