Kewaskum School District Library Plan
Introduction
Historically, long-range library plans, which are required through Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 8.01(2)(h), have been integrated in district information and technology plans. With recent changes in requirements and forms of these plans, library plans have been left to stand on their own. Using the Future Ready Librarian framework as a guide, an up-to-date library plan has been created for the Kewaskum School District Libraries. Having a long-range plan developed utilizing the Future Ready Librarian framework allows for library programs to effectively increase student achievement, provide equitable resources to all, and be a key collaborative part of district learning initiatives.
This site acts as a dynamic format of the plan and contains pages that represent each of the "wedges" of the Future Ready Librarians framework that all lead to learner centered literacy. Each page contains a short description of the wedge, along with what is currently being done in the KSD Library program, possible areas for growth, and links to artifacts when applicable.
Kewaskum School District Library Mission
KSD libraries strive to be the hub of the learning community (students, staff, and community members) by providing flexibility and variety in both the physical library space and the collection, while fostering student centered learning.
Goals
In aligning with the district's Three Year Secondary Reading Plan to build reading culture and capacity by the end of the 2020-21 school year by increasing the volume of reading in all classes and by building student and staff reading confidence and responsibility, the KSD Library program will:
genrefy both the high school and middle school libraries. (Use of Space & Time)
continue purchasing a wide variety of reading materials including print books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers (print & online), database subscriptions, and digital library consortium subscriptions. (Budget & Resources)
provide professional development to staff on accessing, organizing, and using the reading materials. (Personalized Professional Learning)
teach students how to access and use the reading materials by co-teaching in the classroom and by creating an online library of how-to videos. (Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment)
Other goals the library program has set out to achieve are:
Ensure student checkout, circulation, and fine procedures preserve student privacy and are equitable (Data & Privacy)
Ensure equitable access to digital resources by providing devices for students to take home (Robust Infrastructure)
Curate the elementary libraries to get collections to a more appropriate size (Use of Space & Time)
Library Staff
For current staffing, please visit the About Us page on the library website.