Welcome to the Gilbert Elementary School Library
Audrey Pitts, Librarian
Brenda Williams, Library Assistant
Vision Statement:
The Gilbert Elementary School Library program is an integral part of the educational team and works collaboratively with students, staff, parents and specialists to provide resources, information and instruction to all members of the school community.
Our Mission: Each Child, Each Day, Success!
The Gilbert Elementary School Library program promotes reading for purpose and
pleasure and serves as an extension of the classroom by supporting patrons to
effectively access and utilize information using current search methods and a wide variety
of materials.
GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY GOALS 2005-2006
I. To work collaboratively with teachers to increase student achievement
II. To continue the use of best practices that addresses the needs and weaknesses of our school and ultimately increase student achievement
III. To increase teacher awareness of materials and resources available through the library program
IV. To enhance professional development
Listing and description of methods to be used toward achieving these goals:
INFORMATION LITERACY AND INSTRUCTION
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Access is provided on a flexible schedule so that learning takes place continually and when needed |
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Library lessons that support the TEKS-curriculum integration of information literacy skills |
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Work in collaboration with teachers on instructional programs and units of study |
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Use of Thinking Maps-visual information that complements class discussions |
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Integration of technology into the library lessons, activities, and presentations |
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Read Aloud Sessions- reading aloud builds students' background knowledge, provides interesting vocabulary, and ensures that students are hearing fluent reading (make science a priority) |
READING ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
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Weekly Story times (K-2) |
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Booktalks (encourage reading among all grade levels) |
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Author and genre studies |
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Local, state, and national reading programs (Caldecott, Texas Bluebonnet Award, 2X2, etc.) |
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Suggested reading lists |
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Library announcements on KGIL |
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Guest readers, speakers, and storytellers |
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Book Fairs (Fall and Spring) |
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Literary Events (Storytelling Festival, Poetry Festival, El Diā de los Niņos, Children's Book Week activities, National Library Week activities, etc.) |
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Library displays (New books, authors, ethical values, curriculum related topics, etc.) |
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
| Collection development- purchase materials on a variety of reading levels/subject matters based on the curriculum (make purchases of science materials and books on different genres of priority) |
| Collection development- weed the collection regularly and systematically to keep the collection current and up-to-date |
| Professional development- attend staff development courses, in-services, conferences, etc. to improve personal and professional skills |
| Staff awareness- provide staff with lists of materials in the library and information on Irving ISD Online resources |
| Use information technology- learn about and use Blackboard effectively |