Annual Evaluation Report

Library Annual Report 2022-2023

Red Oak Middle School Library

Compiled by:
Katie Eaton
Red Oak Middle School Librarian
Library Media Specialist

Quick Library Stats

Total number of checkouts: 22,883

Total books in library: 12,862

Fiction vs Nonfiction: 62% vs. 38%

Average age of collection: 2007

Number of titles weeded: 196

Most popular genre: (1) Graphic Novels (2) Humor (3) Fantasy

Information Literacy

• The librarian instructs learners to effectively use information through print and digital resources

  • • The librarian provides print and digital information in the Library Introduction in August for all ELAR classes

    • Library guides are housed on the ROMS Library Canvas Course

• The librarian instructs learners to ethically and legally use intellectual property

Inquiry

• The librarian collaborates with teachers to design library instruction that allows learners to pursue, create, and share knowledge

  • • Book Tastings with Mrs. Nabors

    • Gallery Walks with 7th-grade history classes

• The library offers opportunities for learners to explore real-world problems

• The librarian offers professional development to staff (one-on-one, small group, or full-staff

  • • Beginning of the year introduction to the library

    • One-on-one instruction using eBooks and databases (as requested)

Reading

• The librarian encourages reading using a variety of formats and platforms

  • • Library contests

    • Holiday and thematic book displays

• The librarian supports literacy instruction and reading initiatives

• The librarian develops a diverse collection that supports curriculum as well as student choice

• The librarian provides extended learning opportunities by collaborating with outside institutions

  • • Partnership with Red Oak Public Library

    • Partnership with Audiofile (to provide free audiobooks each summer)

Digital Learning

• The librarian promotes the use of engaging technology applications and tools

• The librarian instructs learners in the use of technology to present knowledge

• The librarian models and encourages the responsible use of digital tools

• The librarian encourages positive digital citizenship

Safe and Nurturing Environment

• The library provides a safe space to accommodate different learning

• The library provides opportunities for family and community participation

• The library designs activities that provide a positive school culture

Leadership

• The library participates in professional development in a variety of ways

  • • Faculty meetings - weekly

    • District library meetings - once per six weeks

    • TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association)

    • ESC 11 trainings

• The librarian analyzes data to make library program decisions

• The library has a mission, vision, goals, objectives, and a strategic plan to guide the library program

• The library promotes library activities