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 Our Mission
The mission of our school library is to provide a nurturing environment
that empowers the school community to become critical thinkers and
life-long learners through the effective use of information in a variety
of formats. We strive to provide students with opportunities to become
not only lifelong users of information, but also creators of information
as well. This library supports the curriculum by collaborating with
teachers, developing a collection that is depictive of the community,
and implementing literacy instruction for students.

Our Vision
Our vision is to create an environment that promotes learning for all
students by providing unbiased access to information, teaching
information literacy skills, and encouraging lifelong learning. The
students of Cedar Mountain school library critically evaluate
information, appreciate literature, and have a love of reading. Students
participate in a center of collaborative learning and as a result, our
students are self-reliant, responsible and successful citizens of the
community.
Providing our children with the best
educational resources and empowering all
our children to access, evaluate, and use
information for academic and personal
learning - this is the critical mission of
school libraries and librarians.
~ Maureen Sullivan (ALA President 2012-2013)
 Technology
Because Vernon Township is a
District
All of our students have access to a variety of technological
resources which enables our students to become lifelong
learners who can efficiently and effectively find, evaluate,
and use information.
The students have access to a mobile cart containing
32 iPads and two banks of twelve desktop computers,
making twenty four stations available. They also have
access to a standard printer and 3D printer, as well.
With the renovation, a number of Laptops will be added to
our collection!
 What the Research Says
Reading research indicates that kids and teens that read a lot
score higher on any test they take. In addition, library studies
conducted in 19 states since 2000 show that schools with strong
school library programs average 10-20% higher on test scores.

For more information, visit School Library Impact Studies at:

https://www.lrs.org/2016/04/20/sc-school-library-impact-study-shows-7-ch
aracteristics-linked-to-student-achievement/
 Our Collection

Currently 6,347 books and 340 students

18.67 items per student

ALA recommends 27 books per child

340 students x 27 books per student = 9,180 books

 Difference between
recommended and actual..

9,180 6,347 = 2,833 books!

With our library being renovated

next year,
We want to update our collection
to match our new library!
 Quality is Important
The library needs:
Books to support the curriculum
Books to replace outdated and worn copies
Audiobooks to support all types of learners
Books at all reading levels both challenging and lower levels
E-books
Books to fill gaps (to complete books in a series, for example)
 Age is Important
Recommended to last

Books in general 10 years

Books about science or technology 5 years

Average age of our current collection = 1998

19 years or older

Average age of our science and history books= 2006

11 years or older
 Library Budget

Great Improvement!
 Goal #1

Design an annual library budget that will support a

21st century elementary library from year-to- year.
1. Add at least one new book per student per year ~$3,400
2. Maintain a wide variety of e-books, audiobooks, and
magazines $2000-3000
3. Purchase supplies to keep books in good condition
$400-500
4. Plan annual author visits $150-300

Annual library budget for an elementary school with

340 students: $6,000-$7,500
 Goal #2

To improve the quantity and quality of the

collection.
Bring the number of books in the library up
to ALA standards.

2,833 books x $10 per book = $28,400

 How Can We Help?
PTA involvement.
Back to School Night library walk through.
The Friends of the School Library.
Book Fair.
Birthday Book program.
Library booth at school carnival.
Encourage a local business to adopt or help our library.
Ask to give a program for the Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis and other civic
groups.
Autographed books raffle.
General Mills Box Tops for Education and Campbells Labels Program.
Grants
Parent volunteers.
Library of Congress Surplus Books Program
Publishing Parties
 Thank you for your time!
I look forward to working WITH YOU to give
Cedar Mountains students the library they deserve!
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www.btsb.com/libcorner/tmyk/findingmoney.php

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