Kansas Library Snapshot Day Ever wonder what life is like on a typical day at the Larned Middle School Library? Through the combined efforts of the Kansas Library Association, the Kansas Association of School Librarians and the State Library of Kansas, Kansas Snapshot day was developed to highlight the services provided by public, school and academic libraries on a daily basis. On November 18th, the LMS Library participated in the 2nd Kansas Snapshot day. We provided students with a brief survey and a small "Thank You" for their input. Out of 102 completed surveys, the top three reasons for using the library are checking out resources, working on research and homework, and learning new computer skills. We also asked students what addition technology they would like added in the future. The consensus was 1 to 1 computers with the iPad being the preferred device. Finally, we asked students what they wanted to tell us about the library and library staff including any changes they think we should make. Most students indicated that the library is nice and has great books and librarians. The staff are helpful and nice. One student even said, “Thanks!” However, the top change they would like to see is more technology and computers, preferably iPads. Other changes included higher lexile books, more scary books and more candy. One student also stated, “I think you should put all of the torn up books in a box and let people have them to read at home.” Mission The Larned Middle School Library will be an inviting, user-friendly hub providing opportunities for active, engaging and challenging learning for students and staff through various media resources, programming and collaboration. The LMS Library will provide a quality program that will enable students to be lifelong learners and enhance the curriculum and technology standards of Larned Middle School. LARNED MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY NOVEMBER MONTHLY REPORT GWEN LEHMAN, LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST JANICE KNEISLEY, LIBRARY ASSISTANT