2019 AASL National Conference Concurrent Session
SOME WAYS TO MEASURE PROGRAM AND SMART OBJECTIVES
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QUALITATIVE |
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Greater connection to student learning: • Assessments from student research projects (grades, competencies, and/or evidence of learning) • Composite scores on class assignments • Data from state standardized tests • Data from other tests (Information Literacy-TRAILS, Digital literacy/technology) • Rubric assessments of student use of technology (Noodle Tools, Google tools, Power Point, etc.) • # of books read by individual students • # of collaborative instructional units implemented |
Greater connection to student learning: • Individual samples of student research papers • Individual samples of student projects • Curriculum maps/plans developed • Flipped classroom videos and other instructional videos produced • Detailed library curriculum (overview) • Student surveys and focus groups • Teacher surveys and focus groups • Parent surveys |
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Less connected to student learning: • Circulation stats • Library database usage • Website analytics (URL counts) • Interlibrary loan data • Library class visits/library schedule • Number of students served (visits) • Library hours open for use (the physical plant) • Attendance at special library events |
Less connection to student learning: • Human interest stories (“I love my library”) • Student access to databases 24/7 • Library website • Curated resources and bibliographies |
ALA's Frontline Advocacy for School Libraries Toolkit
Resources Included:
Articles found in AUS databases:
Barker, K. (2017). Creating a unique brand for your school library: Values, vision, voice, and visuals: Increasing your library's visibility as a form of advocacy. Young Adult Library Services, 15(3), 31-35.
Found online:
Libraries, Mission, and Marketing: Writing mission statements that work by Examples of library mission and vision statements linked below.
Library Mission: To equip students with high quality resources, research tools, and inquiry skills needed to move them forward as lifelong agile learners. Onward!
From Kutztown High School, Kutztown, PA