Supporting Technology Curriculum in Libraries
Enhancing technology curriculum support in libraries is crucial for providing students with updated resources, fostering knowledge in areas like 7th-grade Inventors/Inventions and 8th-grade Manufacturing Design units. The average age of technology titles being 14 years old signals the need for new, relevant materials. With 6.7% of the library collection dedicated to technology titles and an aggressive weeding process in place, maintaining a current and valuable selection is a priority. Despite budget cuts, investing in technology-related books and resources remains essential for enriching student learning experiences and encouraging exploration in STEM fields.
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2009-2010 LIBRARY BUDGET J. W. Leary Jr. High - PTO Supplemental Support
We need Technology Curriculum Support! $796.45 for nineteen new titles Dewey 600 Technology and Applied Sciences Applicable to ALL students: 7thgrade, Inventors/Inventions Unit 8thgrade, Manufacturing Design Unit Students and Teachers Benefit More Resources, More Knowledge, Better Work!!
Technology Titles Are 14 Years Old (Avg) 600 Dewey Average Age (yrs) 30 25 20 15 Avg. Age (yrs) 10 5 0 600-609 610-619 620-629 630-639 640-649 650-659 660-669 670-679 680-689 690-699
Technology Titles Are Heavily Used Total # of titles today = 610 6.7% of the entire library collection 1.34 items per student In 2008-2009, 407 circulations 110% PRU
Aggressive Weeding Is Taking Place Removal of titles that contain obsolete information Removal of unattractive and worn books Removal of titles never used Aggressive contained in first two years of three-year collection management plan No titles disposed without concurrence from Health and Technology teachers
Overall Library Budget Cuts 60% $6.25 per pupil for library books from NYSED remains intact BUT, district contribution for library spending is cut drastically Book Fair proceeds used for Reading Counts! $42 per title appears high (national average for non-fiction is tmProgram, mostly fiction
Materials Requested & Who Benefits 16 books average price $21.35 14 nonfiction titles 1 fiction title 1 graphic novel for struggling or ELL readers Reference set $399.95 DVD $24.95 Magazine subscription $29.95 per year
To become lifelong readers students must have access to current, quality, high-interest, and extensive collections of books and other print materials in their school libraries, classrooms and public libraries. The Value of Independent Reading in the School Library Media Program A position statement of the American Association of School Librarians. Revised July, 1999
Conclusion "Collection Development Training -- Weeding." Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.aspx>. "MCJ :: J.W. Leary Junior High School Media Center." Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://mcj.sllboces.org/bin/home>.
