Sentences with phrase «library programs staffed»

Whereas quality school library programs staffed by credential school librarians prepare students to have the 21st Century skills they need to succeed in college and careers.

All Michigan's students deserve equal access to effective school library programs staffed by certified school library media specialists.

This report evaluates the relationship between school library programs staffed by certified teacher - librarians and student achievement.

BCPS's commitment to ensuring that all students have equitable access to a library program staffed by strong staff and supported by community partners continues to define our work to create engaged citizens and lifelong learners.

Not exact matches

Now, in 2006, with reduced hours, fewer staff to carry the load, curtailed programs and services and far too few new titles to satisfy the demand of library users, there is no wiggle room left.

Operational data including circulation, program attendance, door counts, collection development activities, and public access computer use were reviewed by a staff Working Group (which included Central Library, Buffalo branches, contract member libraries and administration staff members).

«In 2006, with reduced hours, fewer staff to carry the load, curtailed programs and service and far too few new titles to satisfy the demands of library users, we have simply exhausted all avenues,» said B&ECPL Board Chair Rebecca Pordum.

The report listed «educational resource deficiencies» that were familiar to the platoon of school leaders — ranging from increased class size and libraries being repurposed for classrooms to staff cuts and the reduction of pre-K programs from full - day to half - day.

The Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries, launched at the New Brunswick, N.J., campus this month, will promote further study of the potential for school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve Libraries, launched at the New Brunswick, N.J., campus this month, will promote further study of the potential for school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve students.

Karina and her staff have made great strides with educational distribution — with use in classrooms, universities, high schools, libraries, after school programs, etc., nationwide.

eSmart Libraries is a cybersafety program helping libraries equip their staff and users with the necessary information to use technology in a smart, safe and responsLibraries is a cybersafety program helping libraries equip their staff and users with the necessary information to use technology in a smart, safe and responslibraries equip their staff and users with the necessary information to use technology in a smart, safe and responsible way.

Investing in properly staffed and resourced school library programs is an investment in realizing Ontario's aspirations for young learners.

The Second Evaluation of the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (2009) provides findings on how grant funds are targeted to schools, uses of the grant funds, staff collaboration and professional development, and the relationship between participation in the program and reading achievement Program (2009) provides findings on how grant funds are targeted to schools, uses of the grant funds, staff collaboration and professional development, and the relationship between participation in the program and reading achievement program and reading achievement scores.

The Improving Literacy through School Libraries Evaluation Final Report (2005) provides findings on how grant funds are allocated to districts and targeted to schools, how these funds are being used, and how program participation relates to staff collaboration and professional development.

Administrators and all instructional staff benefit from an understanding of how school library media center instructional programs result in increased academic achievement.

School library media programs are recognized as integral to student achievement because they provide all students and staff members with equal and timely access to ideas and information.

We've experienced the systematic underfunding of our schools to the tune of $ 4.2 billion and the disappearance of: veteran, experienced educators; state mandated programming for physical education, arts and libraries, special education, English as a New Language services; custodial staff and basic supplies; and being left with crumbling infrastructures.

These combined efforts have enabled us to maintain a highly qualified staff and ensures that students and staff members will have library media programs that focus on the delivery of twenty - first - century learning instruction, information and technology learning competencies, reading achievement, and extend student learning in all curricular content areas.

Many music, culinary arts programs, sports, science, after school programs, library and literacy programs and more have been cut because they have not been staffed.

But I think this is stunningly insufficient if we do not add our voices to those calling for real and comprehensive answers to our gun problem, and if we fail to highlight how many schools are insufficiently prepared to meet their most pressing needs — a rich curriculum, guidance and full care of students, nutrition programs, fully funded and staffed libraries, working facilities — then we are merely acquiescing to further neglect of our students and co-workers.

My staff at Eastern (SO PROUD), through payroll deductions, fund the program which provides age appropriate FREE books to children, ages 0 - 5, so that children can start school with a personal library of up to 60 books.

Staff created this program to reach out to library customers and provide readers advisory focused on «hidden gems» in the eBook collection.

LIBRARIAN PICKS EACH MONTH, Canadian library staff vote for their favourite upcoming books, via BookNet Canada's Loan Stars readersadvisory program and the Canadian Urban Libraries C...

The New Jersey Association of School Librarians advocates for high standards for librarianship and library media programs in the public, private and parochial schools, in the State of New Jersey, to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information.

This extensive report contains all content pertinent to Wisconsin's 2005 impact study, which surveyed all school library programs within the state regarding the following: staffing, volunteers, budget, hours of operation, staff activities, policies, resources, and usage.

Under the grant, the DPLA will collaborate with its service «hubs» — regional digital library partners located in states and regions in the United States — to build curricular resources and implement hands - on training programs that develop digital skills and capacity within the staffs of public libraries.

The core audience is everyone who uses a public library, whether in person or online, whether they borrow books, attend programming, rely on library staff for reading recommendations, subscribe to newsletters, browse the shelves and stacks for reading ideas, or participate in any type of library activity.

The San Mateo County Libraries» staff LOVE engaging our youngest visitors with fun storytimes and active learning programs!

NJASL believes that every student in every school in New Jersey deserves to be served by a resource - rich school library program that is staffed by a State certified full - time School Library Media Specialist in order to enhance learning and fully prepare students to excel in college and the workplace.

Although numerous studies of school libraries in other states have proven that well - funded, well - staffed school library programs have a positive impact on student achievement, a 2008 meeting with Lucille Davy, then NJ Education Commissioner, prompted NJASL to commission a New Jersey study to clearly answer the following questions:

NJASL advocates high standards for librarianship and library media programs in the public, private, and parochial schools in New Jersey to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information.

Funded through the library's staff innovation program Curiosity Kick!

In addition, the bill requires the commissioner, in consultation with the State Librarian, to establish in - service training programs on information literacy instruction for school administrators, certified school library media specialists, and the teaching staff members who will provide the instruction on information literacy in each grade.

In - service training programs shall also be provided to the teaching staff members who will provide the instruction on information literacy in each grade, and shall allow the opportunity for collaboration among teachers and certified school library media specialists to advance information literacy in the kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum.

Specifically this award recognizes the contributions of school administrators toward that goal and seeks to encourage other administrators to acknowledge the vital nature of school library programs and staff to the improvement of student learning for all students.

Jennifer Weeks, Library Service Manager for Santa Clara County Library District, showcases ways she engages library staff from around the county prior to and during summer reading, as well as a glimpse into their community - wide reading program.

These are: 1) Dedicated staff at each library for managing the program; 2) Relevant content on the e-readers; 3) Frequent community outreach to raise awareness of the library.

Whereas the most universal finding is that the presence of full - time, credentialed school librarians and appropriate support staff who implement a quality, school integrated program of library services is directly related to these student educational gains;

We, the authors, are members of the public service staff and work with e-books in a variety of ways: helping patrons inside the library, planning e-book and e-reader programs, and training our colleagues on e-readers.

A letter was sent to school principals informing them of this delivery and they were encouraged to meet with their library staffs to discuss the importance of the library program in their school (s).

USE the results of the NJ Study of School Libraries to inform and educate state and local policy makers, parents, teachers, and other members of your school community about the positive impact well - funded, well - staffed school library programs have on student achievement.

Asked about what libraries need to change, one library staff member wrote: «[There's] not enough programming for teens and actual young adults; it seems that in the library world the term «young adult» refers to children aged ten to thirteen.»

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The Ritz - Carlton Club, Vail is anticipated to include a variety of luxurious appointments and distinctive experiences, including: a dedicated concierge staff offering assistance with pre-arrival provisioning of the Member's residence; twice daily housekeeping; ski concierge; fitness facility with a movement studio; Ritz - Carlton spa services and treatment rooms; Ritz Kids program; great room with a fireplace and bar; library; an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool spa; fire pit and a heated underground garage with valet parking.

Such luxuries are anticipated to consist of: a dedicated concierge staff, including a ski concierge; a fitness facility with a movement studio; Ritz - Carlton spa services and treatment rooms; Ritz Kids program; a great room with a fireplace and bar; a library; an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool spa; a fire pit and a heated underground garage with valet parking.

As well as coming to talk with us, we hope you will make use of our resources: the museum, the archive, the library, the classroom, and the graduate program, with its faculty, staff and students.

To uncover these findings, students could interview program staff, ask for data analysis from a persnickety bureaucrat, run focus groups with program participants and seek outside research from our abstract library.

[133] Resource allocation obviously also addresses where the firm spends its money: lawyer support services (including professional support lawyers, libraries and knowledge management systems, research lawyers), business development budgets (including large marketing departments), professional development staff and programs (including internal programs within large firms, which may be delivered by outside consultants, as well as sending associates to various programs), as well as art and office furnishings.

Author: David Bilinsky is the practice management adviser and staff lawyer for the Law Society of British Columbia and also authors Thoughtful Legal Management; Laura Calloway is director of the Practice Management Assistance Program at the Alabama State Bar; Shaunna Mireau manages the law library at Field Law in Edmonton, Canada, and also authors Shaunna Mireau on Canadian Legal Research; Dan Pinnington is director of practicePRO, a claims prevention initiative at the Lawyers» Professional Indemnity Co. of Toronto and also contributes to «Avoid a Claim» Blog.

Trained the staff of four other school libraries in implementing their own Accelerated Reading programs