1.  MSDE Annual Report

• Continuing issues were revealed as your TitleWave profiles were updated:

• Still over 3,059 video cassettes (VC) and 1293 audio cassette tapes (TP) in Destiny collections. PLEASE REMOVE.

• 3.496 items with call number prefix MRD (for some, a combination of computer software and audio CDs)

• Aged computer software (some 20+ years old!) is no longer usable with current devices; PLEASE REMOVE.

• Audio CDs currently in Destiny with call number prefix MRD will have prefix changed to CD this summer. 

• Once you have removed all items VC, TP, MRD etc.: Email Donna Gruzs to ask that copies be deleted from Destiny. 

• You will receive the MSDE Report with Instructions via email on April 27. Online submission deadline is May 15. 

• MSDE is using a new survey platform (Survey Monkey). 

• You will NOT be able to print your completed online survey as you have done previously.

• You MUST complete all survey items on the MSDE Report with Instructions document (in MS Word or on paper) BEFORE submitting the online survey, and then email the completed MS Word doc (or a scanned copy of the completed paper Report) to our office as directed.

2.  School Library Facilities and Collections

• The Hillcrest story:  Neglected collection; dirty books, furnishings, shelves, carpet; clutter everywhere (library/workroom).
• Continuous WEEDING and periodic INVENTORY are essential. All school library spaces must be clean and clutter free.
• CD2015 Book Order Audits:  Books ordered that did not meet selection criteria or review requirements; "fluff" titles that do not represent quality children's literature (to be ordered only in moderation); no eBooks ordered. 

• New LMS Evaluation instrument (DRAFT) based on Danielson domains: 
  Domain 1: Planning & Preparation, Domain 2: The Library Environment, Domain 3: Instruction, 
  Domain 4: Professional Responsibility. Compare to the OLD Librarian Evaluation. 

• BCPS School Library Annual Report:  End of year data analysis, reflection, and self-evaluation.  You will receive a Google Form via email.  Find inspiration in Library Girl's blog post - School Library Annual Reports: Connecting the Dots Between Your Library And Student Learning - where she answers the question, "Why would I want to add this to my already full end-of-year plate?"

• You will be asked to reflect on all aspects of your library practice and program, including: instruction; circulation; collection development; the current state of your facility & goals for improving the space to create a more a learner-centered environment; and leadership.

• In what ways are you acting as an LEADER in your school? 

• By show of hands, who has been asked to serve as a member of your school's S.T.A.T. Teacher Leader Corps next year? 

• Read "Librarians Lead the Way in Ed Tech" (Tech & Learning, 03/26/2015)

4.  Professional Learning Opportunities

• Un-Deweying the School Library workshops:  April 28 & May 6 @ Edgemere ES  
• Common Ground 2015:  April 30 & May 1 @ O.C. Convention Ctr   *Many BCPS presentations to attend! 
• Makerspaces in Elementary Libraries workshops:  May 13 @ Rogers Forge ES & May 14 @ Joppa View ES
• STAT Summer Library Institute:  June 22 @ Mays Chapel ES for all Elementary School LMS & 7 Lighthouse MS LMS
• Professional Study Day for BCPS LMS:  August 19 @ Windsor Mill MS
• Share your knowledge with colleagues! Submit a Breakout Session proposal by June 12th to Donna Gruzs. 
• Digital Learning University:  Design your own learning and earn credit! flyer

5.  Important Resource Updates

• LMS Links Poster: 

• ODL Resource Wiki: All LMS should be familiar with this wiki and its contents, and should actively share with teachers.

• Digital Content Updates:

• Check out the Database Features Matrix (from the Digital Content page on ODL Resource Wiki)

• World Book Kids- See new interface and features. World Book Student & Advanced to be upgraded next.

• PebbleGo -We plan to purchase the Biographies module for 2015-16; see the title list.
   

• Destiny Updates:
• ODL has purchased one Wonder eBook for every ES library's Follett Shelf (even if you already had one).
• Several schools will be piloting Follett Classroom Connect for obtaining eBook circulation statistics; stay tuned.

6.  Summer Circulation & Library Hours

• Destiny Summer Circulation and Reporting (Bill Groth)
• Summer Program opportunity for Title I school libraries. Some Title 1 elementary school LMS may not be able to participate; if you may be willing to to serve students at one of these school libraries (12 hours), contact Fran.
• Are you opening your Library for students this summer?  If you are a non-Title 1 school, send Tisome Archer this information by May 22 using email Subject line Summer Library Hours:
• School Name, LMS name, Dates and Hours Open, Comments/Details

7. BCPL Summer Reading Club  (Welcome Elizabeth & Ellie from BCPL)

• BCPL Summer Reading page - Under construction.
• BCPS Summer Reading page - Under construction once BCPL page is done.
• Will be linked at bottom of left sidebar of the Digital Content Portal 
• Add links to the BCPS/BCPL Summer Reading pages (and your school's Recommended Summer Reading list) to your own School Library Website/Wiki.
• Promote participation through social media, morning announcements, etc. Use BCPL audio/video PSAs available soon via Safari Montage.
• SRC 2015 Dates:  June 15- August 10  Pre-Registration Dates: May 4- June 14, 2015
  (start registering kids in schools, the registration system won’t be open before that date)
• Do your best to have students register online at school. 
• BCPL Summer Reading flyers will be soon be delivered to schools for distribution to students. 
• Update: Borrowing a SNEAKS costume. Email Donna Gruzs dgruzs@bcps.org with your name, school, date of your event. We will provide directions for picking up/returning costume at BCPL Towson Administrative Offices (you or your BCPL branch partner).
  
• Following your session:  Have your Superhero photo taken! 

8. Farewells and Door prizes