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 (a combination of computer software and audio CDs for some)

• 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 be changed to prefix CD this summer. 

• You will receive the MSDE Report with Instructions via email on April 27. Online submission deadline 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 and 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 literature (to be ordered only in moderation); expensive print Reference titles; no/few eBooks. 

  3. LMS Evaluation & BCPS School Library Annual Report

• 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. Librarians currently in the "gray area" for SLO's. 

• BCPS School Library Annual Report:  Data analysis, reflection, thoughtful 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 Secondary Libraries workshop:  May 19 @ Kenwood HS

• STAT Summer Library Institute:  June 22 @ Mays Chapel ES for all ES LMS & Lighthouse Middle School LMS

•  Congrats to our 2015-16 Lighthouse Middle Schools: Cockeysville, Dumbarton, Pikesville, Ridgely, Stemmers Run, Windsor Mill & Sparrows Point.

• 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 Infographic: 

• 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) 

• All available volumes of Novels for Students and Drama for Students now available in GVRL.
• World Book Student & World Book Advanced updates coming: new interface and enhanced features.
• Opposing Viewpoints Critical Thinking will be dropped due to lack of currency. 
• Need LMS feedback regarding Visual Thesaurus usage.
   
• LibraryTrac  Subscriptions purchased for all Middle/High School Libraries for 2015-16!
• New digital tool for scheduling classes, tracking student visits, analyzing library usage data, and more!  
• Accounts already activated by developer Scott Allen scott.allen@librarytrac.com. Log in with the username & password sent via email. Usernames/passwords selected by us for consistency and in case of library staff changes. 
   

• Overview/demo from colleagues already using LibraryTrac:  Donna Anderson (MS) & Joquetta Johnson (HS)
• Other current LibraryTrac users to contact for help/questions:  Lisa Allen, Barb Falkinburg, Rebecca Frager, Angenine Goode 
• Support materials: About (with video tutorials) | User Guide  *We will create a LibraryTrac support page soon.

6.  Summer Circulation & Library Hours

• Destiny Summer Circulation and Reporting (Bill Groth)

• Are you opening your Library for students this summer?  If so, send Tisome Archer the following 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 Rafferty, BCPL to MS PD Session)

• BCPL Summer Reading page - Currently under construction
• BCPS Summer Reading page - Linked on 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. 
• Use the BCPL video PSA (available soon via Safari Montage).
• Promote participation through social media, morning announcements, flyers, etc.
• Middle School:  BCPL Summer Reading flyers will be delivered soon. Notify front office staff to send these to you if you wish to distribute. Do your best to have students register online. 
• High School students can join the BCPL Summer Reading Goodreads group and participate for prize eligibility. Links and prize info will be posted on our BCPS Summer Reading page. 
• Pre-registration begins May 4.   SRC Dates are June 15 - August 10.  
• Following your PD session:  Have your Superhero photo taken! 

8. Farewells and Door prizes