Here is a great blog post about the differences between public and school libraries after a school district official in another state made a comment that school libraries are superfluous and that students should only need to use public libraries.
http://schoolingdotus.blogspot.com/2009/02/our-students-ourselves.html
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Latest OC Register Article on School Libraries
Yvette Cabrera has written another article today, June 11th, on the Saddleback Valley Unified School District protest and elementary school library clerks who may be completely eliminated from the district. Please read and send to friends. I have posted it to the CALIB listserv. Remember, clicking on these stories will keep the Register interested in writing more.
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
A Video Job Application
I just found this today -- an innovative way to apply for a new position -- via Youtube. You don't need sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ue6OvW7aHs
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ue6OvW7aHs
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Pre & Post Assessments in Library Instruction Classes
Colleagues:
I found this great June 2009 report from Texas college librarians who did a study of pre- and post-assessments in library instruction at their institution. They analyzed results from eleven sections of library instruction courses held in fall 2008. These courses were Introduction to Library Research, their one hour credit course, which is taken by freshmen through seniors and some graduate students as well.
Their introductory class covers:
Campus Libraries & Intro to the Research Process
Writing a Thesis Statement
Search Strategies
Controlled Vocabulary
Proper Citing
Ethical Use of Information
Introduction to the Information Cycle (databases)
Newspaper Articles
Popular Magazines and Scholarly Journals
Documents and Books
Encyclopedias
Critical Evaluation of Sources.
They had 310 students enrolled in the courses, but only 176 of them took both the pre- and post-assessments. They used the exact same questions in both assessments with each question having only one correct answer. The average score on the pre-assessment was 43% and on the posts-assessment was 56%. They attributed these low scores to high turnover in librarians and their relative inexperience as instructors.
They recommended a book: Tools for Teaching by Barbara Davis.
Their final evaluation of their study discussed revising the course content and designing a more accurate post assessment, which might include a final exam, portfolio assignment, or standard test.
To read the entire survey, please see this link:
http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/2009/06/09/crl-preprint-what-are-they-learning-pre-and-post-assessment-surveys-for-libr-1100/
Jeanne S
JSerra HS
I found this great June 2009 report from Texas college librarians who did a study of pre- and post-assessments in library instruction at their institution. They analyzed results from eleven sections of library instruction courses held in fall 2008. These courses were Introduction to Library Research, their one hour credit course, which is taken by freshmen through seniors and some graduate students as well.
Their introductory class covers:
Campus Libraries & Intro to the Research Process
Writing a Thesis Statement
Search Strategies
Controlled Vocabulary
Proper Citing
Ethical Use of Information
Introduction to the Information Cycle (databases)
Newspaper Articles
Popular Magazines and Scholarly Journals
Documents and Books
Encyclopedias
Critical Evaluation of Sources.
They had 310 students enrolled in the courses, but only 176 of them took both the pre- and post-assessments. They used the exact same questions in both assessments with each question having only one correct answer. The average score on the pre-assessment was 43% and on the posts-assessment was 56%. They attributed these low scores to high turnover in librarians and their relative inexperience as instructors.
They recommended a book: Tools for Teaching by Barbara Davis.
Their final evaluation of their study discussed revising the course content and designing a more accurate post assessment, which might include a final exam, portfolio assignment, or standard test.
To read the entire survey, please see this link:
http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/2009/06/09/crl-preprint-what-are-they-learning-pre-and-post-assessment-surveys-for-libr-1100/
Jeanne S
JSerra HS
AASL Independent School Section
Good morning:
It is the first day of final exams here at JSerra. I am knee deep in end of the year duties, as I am sure all of you are as well.
I received an email yesterday from the AASLForum listserv indicating AASL is solicitating nominations for 2010 committees. I have nominated myself for the AASL Independent School Section Chair-Elect position. I really hope I make the ballot so that I have an opportunity to bring a new California voice to this national committee.
As California school librarians, we all have to do our part, however small, to advocate for school libraries in order to end the cuts in public (and some private) schools.
I will be meeting with Darla Magana at St. Margarets in a couple of weeks to discuss the collaborative and plans for a meeting. I hope all of you have a great summer, if you are a 10-month employee (like me).
I also will be visiting UCLA and Esther Grassian this summer, so will report on that visit after it happens.
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
It is the first day of final exams here at JSerra. I am knee deep in end of the year duties, as I am sure all of you are as well.
I received an email yesterday from the AASLForum listserv indicating AASL is solicitating nominations for 2010 committees. I have nominated myself for the AASL Independent School Section Chair-Elect position. I really hope I make the ballot so that I have an opportunity to bring a new California voice to this national committee.
As California school librarians, we all have to do our part, however small, to advocate for school libraries in order to end the cuts in public (and some private) schools.
I will be meeting with Darla Magana at St. Margarets in a couple of weeks to discuss the collaborative and plans for a meeting. I hope all of you have a great summer, if you are a 10-month employee (like me).
I also will be visiting UCLA and Esther Grassian this summer, so will report on that visit after it happens.
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Friday, June 5, 2009
OC Register Article June 3rd
Good Fri-day to you all.
I saw this article on CALIB today, courtesy of Richard Moore. This OC Register reporter, Yvette Cabrera, did a story on a school librarian in Garden Grove who is being cut to half-time and being put into the classroom half-time. Please read:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/tsuruta-library-school-2442999-district-students
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
I saw this article on CALIB today, courtesy of Richard Moore. This OC Register reporter, Yvette Cabrera, did a story on a school librarian in Garden Grove who is being cut to half-time and being put into the classroom half-time. Please read:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/tsuruta-library-school-2442999-district-students
Jeanne S
JSerra Cath HS
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Remote NECC Meeting - June 30th
Hello everyone:
The OC Dept of Ed is having a remote NECC meeting at their offices in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, June 30th. They are live streaming keynote speakers and sessions from the NECC national meeting in Washington DC. The cost for attending is $105 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Please join me and Glen Warren at OCDE and many others for this most interesting day.
Flyer: http://edtech.ocde.us/Assets/EdTech/assets/neccflier.pdf
Jeanne S.
JSerra Cath HS
The OC Dept of Ed is having a remote NECC meeting at their offices in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, June 30th. They are live streaming keynote speakers and sessions from the NECC national meeting in Washington DC. The cost for attending is $105 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Please join me and Glen Warren at OCDE and many others for this most interesting day.
Flyer: http://edtech.ocde.us/Assets/EdTech/assets/neccflier.pdf
Jeanne S.
JSerra Cath HS
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