B.++Overview+of+Program

**// Library Program Highlights //**// What is special about your school? your library program? //
 * B. Overview of the Library Program**

Southwest Middle is a special place. Analyzing data and setting goals are important for the staff of Southwest. I have been fortunate to be included in the Building Leadership Team where we spend time analyzing data and setting goals for the staff to give feedback, change or approve. I have been included in the sharing of our building commitments and I have worked on our school's School Improvement Plan. Another special aspect of our school is the collaboration of teachers with me. I also value the collaborative efforts of the TIS, Kim Lindskog, and the Literacy Coach, Susan Doering. The support of our administration team is important to our success. I am allowed and given funds to attend professional conferences, run book fairs, incentive reading programs, and promotions for Library Month, etc.

Another special aspect of SWM is that all students participate in the MO Reading Incentive program using the MO nominees in the Mark Twain, Truman, and Gateway award categories. Most Communication Arts teachers require students to read nominees which support the incentive program we run through the library.

**// Library Staffing and Schedule //**

The Southwest Middle School Library is open from 7:15 to 2:35 daily. On Thursday, the library is open for After School Activities. Students must sign up during lunch to attend After School Activities. One certified library media specialist and one library secretary, staff the library. The library secretary hours are 7:00am - 1:30pm. Our library is on a flexible schedule. Teachers and students are welcome to visit at anytime throughout the day. Teachers may reserve time for research or visit with a class to check out books. The Library is open during all three lunches.


 * // Librarians Professional Activities //**// Include membership/participation in professional organizations, participation in district PD (as presenter or attendee) and service on district/building/librarian committees. //

Member of Missouri Association of School Librarians //. //

// Professional Development Activities //
Summer 2010: LbD Curriculum Writing - Stage II Future Pathways Curriculum Writing Workshop Lesson Study: Facilitator development and planning for Lesson Study 2010-11 Library Tech Tips OS Director Development SWM New Teacher's Orientation (Orientation to the Library) 21st Century Library Collaboratively Learning Librarians

First Semester: Lunch Round Table: Habits of Mind Lesson Study - Cycle one Moodle Class

//Committees//
Building: 6th grade Outdoor School Teacher Outdoor School Building Leader Building Leadership Team Technology

District Technology Facilitation Committee (TFC)