Targets
- Information Literacy
- Place and Service
- The enjoyment of reading
- Information resources
A. Information literacy:
The school library is a learning environment central to the development of an information-literate school community.
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Objective 1.1 |
Improve the integration of the school-wide approach to information literacy into the development of PIS curriculum. |
Outcome:
TL to represent the importance of information literacy at relevant Curriculum development team meetings.
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Action |
Who & When |
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TL to attend relevant Curriculum development team meetings. Information literacy issues to be an integral part of the work of this team (eg agenda, objectives, plans).
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Asap
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Objective 1.2 Move towards a school-wide approach to information literacy that meets the NZC expectations to an exemplary standard.
Outcome:
The curriculum development team will have reviewed and improved the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school-wide approach to information literacy.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Review of the school information process model and adaption to our school.
Revision of associated planning aids (grids etc).
Development of assessment and reporting guidelines.
Decision on use of a mini-unit to introduce the process model.
PD to have been arranged for all teaching staff on developments in school approach.
Decide how TL can best support information literacy when working with teachers and classes.
PD for all or some of staff in knowledge of information literacy through use of guests or external courses/seminars etc.
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TL with advice/support of others as required. |
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Objective 1.3 |
Make webpac accessible as possible |
Outcome
OPAC to be easily available in the library and outside of school.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Launch webpac on the Internet Set up at least 3 working catalogue computers in library |
New Era asap IT manager/New Era asap |
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Objective 1.4 |
Improve access to PD resources for staff |
Outcome
A collection of online resources for professional development will be created.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Create a searchable and browse-able collection of websites which support PD using Delicious and customisable Google search engine. Introduce to staff. |
TL T1 |
B. Place and Service:
The school library is a managed centre of professional expertise and support for the school community.
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Objective 2.1 |
Improve access to resources and the working space |
Outcome
Sufficient fittings and furniture will have been bought to support staff and student use of the library.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Replacement of a further third of Non-fiction Room chairs. |
TL. T1. |
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Objective 2.2 |
Improve display |
Outcome
Display space across the area of the library will be utilised. (Currently display is restricted to the walls).
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Action |
Who & When |
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New displays planned and created. |
TL/LAT1 and across year. |
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Objective 2.3 |
Improve access to Maori book collection |
Outcome
Books relating to Maori and Te Reo will be displayed in the most accessible way to encourage use and raise the profile of Maori in the library.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Investigate how other libraries display Maori collections.
Reorganise collection. |
LA (with TL support) as part of her RLIANZA requirements. |
C. Reading:
The school library is a foundation for the school’s literacy programmes and a catalyst for the development of lifelong readers.
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Objective 3.1 |
Increase teachers’ knowledge of books for children and young adults |
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Action |
Who & When |
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Consult staff about what would help them improve knowledge and use of children’s literature.
Provide support for staff knowledge of children’s literature drawing on staff feedback as appropriate. |
TL
TL/LA across year |
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Objective 3.2 |
Encourage consistent levels of borrowing across classes |
Outcomes
Reduced gap between the classes that borrow most and least.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Extra borrowing times and reading promotions with classes that borrow less. |
TL across year.
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Objective 3.3 |
Encourage equal levels of borrowing between boys and girls |
Outcomes
Increased borrowing by boys, particularly in Year 8.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Extra borrowing times and reading promotions with boys, particularly Year 8. |
TL across year.
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D. Information Resources
The school library is a provider of information resources selected to meet the curriculum and information needs of the school.
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Objective 1.1 |
Collect and maintain a range of high quality print resources to support the learning and recreational interests of students and staff.
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Outcome:
The library maintains a high quality collection of information and recreational resources.
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Action |
Who & When |
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Select, acquire, process, circulate and deselect resources.
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TL and LA throughout year.
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Review of Library Plan
At the end of Term 3 the plan will be reviewed and reported on.