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Leverages an understanding of school and community needs to identify and invest in (digital) resources to support student learning
Librarian involved in the district planning for resources (ex. Common School Funds)
The LMS currently sets up a budget according to funds allotted for Common School Funds. Click here for budget.
Librarian currently involved in the school and district planning processes
At this time, the LMS is not on the district leadership team in the current district strategic planning process. The LMS will provide support as the plan evolves.
Areas of communication that need improvement
The LMS reaches out to teachers to find out what they need and this is in constant change as curriculums change. This can also be improved upon. A survey was sent this spring to the staff of AMS/AHS, AES, and Maple Grove. This survey probed for areas that need improvement such as use of the library licenses and professional development
Usage statistics for the school year September 2022-May 2023
Athens Elementary nonfiction easy fiction regular fiction
Maple Grove Elementary nonfiction easy fiction regular fiction
Athens Middle School/High School nonfiction regular fiction
Collection Statistics (through Titlewave Analysis) Current through Spring 2023
Ebook Statistics through Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium
Spring 2023 click here
Staff data of License usage and others of Spring 2023 survey:
Athens Elementary (9 of 20 responded) Results
Maple Grove Elementary (6 of 11 responded) Results
Athens Middle and High School (13 of 22 responded) Results
GOAL - Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through efficiency and effectiveness of resources purchased and subscribed to. Monitor the use of subscription and digital resources. Make changes as use and curricular changes warrant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION - Funding for school libraries is provided primarily through Wisconsin Common School Funds. This comes with stipulations on how the money can be spent. It does allow for subscriptions to databases that provide students with digital content. These digital resources allow more students access to specific and more varied materials. They also require an annual renewal to continue access and may be costly if the usage by students is not monitored for the effectiveness of the investment.
ACTIONS
Provide access information and instructions for students and staff by utilizing Classlink and Google Single Sign On (SSO) allowing for ease of access from both school and home.
Map digital resources and tools.
Use map and usage statistics to make budget decisions for subscriptions.
Gain proficiency of licenses used to expand staff knowledge through training, followed by adaptation and usage by various departments in the learning process.
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