Long-Range Plan for White House Heritage High School Library

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White House Heritage High

White House Heritage is located in White House, TN.

The school was opened in 2009.

The school serves 933 students in grades 7-12.

White House Heritage High Student Demographics

White House Heritage High Employees

There are 55 certified teachers, 12 full-time classified employees, and 2 part-time classified employees.

White House Heritage High Employees

There are 55 certified teachers, 12 full-time classified employees, and 2 part-time classified employees.

White House Heritage High Library There is 1 librarian. The library can

accommodate 107 people. There is approximately

2500 sq. ft. There are 14 student

computers.

White House Heritage High Library Collection And Programs

There are 8663 cataloged items in the library. The average book age in the non-fiction collection is 15

years old. After analyzing collection 2533 books should be

purchased to meet the state requirement of 12 items per student.

Two daily classes are taught in the library; 1 related arts class (7th grade) and 1 remedial reading class (7th grade).

There is 1 book fair per school year, that generated less than $1000 in the 2013-14 school year.

Literacy Month (March) is celebrated every year where guest readers and activities are planned to promote the importance of reading.

White House Heritage High Library Collection And Programs

White House Heritage High Library Collection And Programs

White House Heritage High Library Mission Statement

Written by Previous Librarian, Dinah Maupin1. TO SERVE HERITAGE WITH APPROPRIATE AND CURRENT MATERIALS ENSURING LIFE-LONG READING AND LEARNING HABITS.

2. TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH NECESSARY MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR TEACHING.

3. TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND READING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP.

White House Heritage High Library Mission in relation to WHHHS Mission StatementWHHHS:

OUR MISSION AT WHITE HOUSE HERITAGE IS TO MAINTAIN A STRUCTURED

COMMUNITY THAT ENSURES LEARNING IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT:

THE ALIGNMENT OF THE SCHOOL’S AND LIBRARY’S MAKES SURE THAT ALL STUDENTS EQUIP THE STUDENTS TO BE 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS THROUGH READING, LITERACY, AND ADVOCACY OF LITERATURE AS WELL AS USE OF TECHNOLOGY.

White House Heritage High Long-Term Plan

Collection

Objective Timeline Evaluation1) Add titles to align CCSS and curriculum needs for WHHS

1-3 years Have titles available for teachers and students when needed

2) Weed outdated material so that average age of books are no more than 5 years old

1-5 years Collection analysis will reveal no book older than 5 years old and books from White House Elementary will no longer be on shelves.

3) Organize fiction section according to genre

1-2 years Circulation of fiction section will increase

GOAL: To update the media center collection to meet curricular needs of the learning community.

AlA-AASL-2010.5: Program Management & Administration: Candidates plan, develop, implement, & evaluate school library programs, resources, & services in support of the mission statement of the library program within the school according to the ethics & principals of library science, education, management, & administration.

White House Heritage High Long-Term Plan

Library StaffGOAL: To provide high-quality staff to help meet the needs of WHHS

Objective Timeline Evaluation1) Provide job description and training and for student volunteers and future parent volunteer

1-2 years Observation by LMS and end of year survey that includes evaluation of student volunteers

2) Lobby for a parent-volunteer

1-3 years Re-evaluate and access the staffing plan to see if additional help met overall needs of WHHS Library

3) Lobby for library clerk 1-5 years Central office/Principal and LMS

AAL-AASL-2010.4.4: Advocacy: Candidates identify stakeholders within and outside the school community who impact the school library program. Candidates develop a plan to advocate for school library and information programs, resources, & services.

White House Heritage High Long-Term PlanFacility

GOAL: Create a safe, efficient, fun ,and friendly atmosphereObjective Timeline Evaluation

1) Create area for leisure reading with relax seating (bean bags), paintings, and possible fish tank)

1-4 years Student survey and increased sign-in of students

2) Add announcement and book promotion TV

1-2 years Observation of facility and increased circulation of promoted books and activities

3) Replace carpeted area in leisure area with tile

1-2 years Observation of facilityALA-AASL 2010.5.3: Personnel, funding, & facilities: Candidates apply best practices related to planning, budgeting, & evaluating human, information, & physical resources. Candidates organize library facilities to enhance the use if information resources & services & to ensure equitable access to all resources for all users. Candidates develop, implement, & evaluate policies & procedures that support teaching & learning in school libraries.

White House Heritage High Long-Term Plan

TechnologyGOAL: To update and add technology into the library, class activities, and book collection

Objective Timeline Evaluation1) Add e-books to collection

1-3 years Collection analysis with added collection and purchase of e-books

2) Add class set of IPads

3-5 years Observation of student use

3) Add class set of response clickers

1-2 years Increased student involvement

ALA-AASL-2010.3: Information and Knowledge: Candidates model & promote ethical, equitable access to & use of physical, digital, & virtual collections of resources. Candidates demonstrate the use of a variety of research strategies to generate knowledge to improve practice.

White House Heritage High Long-Term PlanLibrary Programs

GOAL: To provide programs and activities that will promote literacy and increase evolvement of 21st century learners

Objective Timeline Evaluation1) Establish a book club 1-2 years LMS and administration

2) Establish an after-school I.C.U program (Intensive Care Unit for Apathetic Students)

1-4 years LMS, Administration, and improved graduation rates

3) Establish an after-school technology program for students to promote 21st century learners (social networking, LEGO League, or Library Makerspaces, etc.)

1-3 years LMS and administration

ALA-AASL-2010.5 Program Management and Administration: Candidates plan, develop, implement, and evaluate school library programs, resources, and services in support of the mission of the library program within the school according to the ethics and principles of library science, education, management, and administration.

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