New Mexico Task Force for School Libraries 305 Quincy NE, Albuquerque NM 87108 | 505.265.4949 Omar Durant, Co-Chair Carol Sarath, Co-Chair Rachel Altobelli, NMTFSL, and Mara Minwegan, Van Buren Middle School, presenting November 14, 2012 The New Mexico Task Force for School Libraries has an ongoing role in seeking school library improvements in cooperation with the New Mexico Library Association, the State Department of Education and the State Board of Education. History of Support for School Libraries For decades, the LESC‘s support has improved school libraries and increased equitable access to resources for New Mexico’s students. Every two years, the LESC has helped get General Obligation Bond funding on the ballot. In 2003, the LESC helped establish the School Library Materials Fund. The combination of GO Bond, SLMF, and funds from school budgets helped New Mexico’s public school libraries provide students with current resources. This currency, along with equitable access to resources for all students, could slip away. School libraries are more vital than ever, but it’s imperative they provide a mix of traditional services and access to exciting new resources. Current books – students need accurate, up-to-date information and appealing new titles that encourage them to love reading and learning. Online reference – encyclopedias like World Book or Britannica are now available as online subscriptions, providing information that is never out-of-date. Access to technology – many school libraries, especially in rural areas, are one of the few places students use computers and other new technologies. NM State Library resources – there is a wealth of high-quality information online, paid for by the State Library, that students can access if they have computers, internet, and teacher-librarians to show them how. Common Core Standards – school libraries and librarians provide essential support. The School Library Materials Fund was created to serve a specific purpose, one that persists. $3,000,000 for the SLMF would combine with GO B Bond funding to bolster school libraries GO Bond B, approved by 62% of New Mexico’s voters, will send $3,000,000 to public school libraries. On average, this translates into approximately $8.95/student, spread out over two years ($4.50/student each year). If SLMF was funded in the same amount, $3,000,000, New Mexico’s school libraries would receive another $8.95/student this year. This would combine for a total of approximately $17.91 per student, which would be enough to buy one new book or resource for each New Mexico public school student, and provide a vital supplement to the funding school libraries receive from their schools’ budgets.
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New Mexico Task Force for School Libraries 305 Quincy NE, Albuquerque NM 87108 | 505.265.4949
Omar Durant, Co-Chair Carol Sarath, Co-Chair Rachel Altobelli, NMTFSL, and Mara Minwegan, Van Buren Middle School, presenting November 14, 2012
The New Mexico Task Force for School Libraries has an ongoing role in seeking school library
improvements in cooperation with the New Mexico Library Association, the State Department of
Education and the State Board of Education.
History of Support for School Libraries
For decades, the LESC‘s support has improved school libraries and increased equitable access to
resources for New Mexico’s students.
Every two years, the LESC has helped get General Obligation Bond funding on the ballot.
In 2003, the LESC helped establish the School Library Materials Fund.
The combination of GO Bond, SLMF, and funds from school budgets helped New Mexico’s public
school libraries provide students with current resources.
This currency, along with equitable access to resources for all students, could slip away.
School libraries are more vital than ever, but it’s imperative they provide a mix of traditional
services and access to exciting new resources.
Current books – students need accurate, up-to-date information and appealing new
titles that encourage them to love reading and learning.
Online reference – encyclopedias like World Book or Britannica are now available as
online subscriptions, providing information that is never out-of-date.
Access to technology – many school libraries, especially in rural areas, are one of the
few places students use computers and other new technologies.
NM State Library resources – there is a wealth of high-quality information online, paid
for by the State Library, that students can access if they have computers, internet, and
teacher-librarians to show them how.
Common Core Standards – school libraries and librarians provide essential support.
The School Library Materials Fund was created to serve a specific purpose, one that persists.
$3,000,000 for the SLMF would combine with GO B Bond funding to bolster school libraries
GO Bond B, approved by 62% of New Mexico’s voters, will send $3,000,000 to public school
libraries. On average, this translates into approximately $8.95/student, spread out over two
years ($4.50/student each year).
If SLMF was funded in the same amount, $3,000,000, New Mexico’s school libraries would
receive another $8.95/student this year.
This would combine for a total of approximately $17.91 per student, which would be enough
to buy one new book or resource for each New Mexico public school student, and provide a vital
supplement to the funding school libraries receive from their schools’ budgets.
Importance and Opportunities
We have an exciting chance to significantly improve existing public school library collections and
continue broadening their collections to include new and vital electronic sources of information.
With your support, we can keep equitable resources in our school libraries.
With this funding, our public school libraries can continue to provide the books and instruction
they always have, and expand to help our students become technology-savvy citizens of a fast-
changing and competitive digital world.
Strong, well-funded school libraries, staffed with highly qualified teacher-librarians, make a
positive difference in students’ lives.
Studies have shown that strong school library programs can help raise test scores.
Kids still love to read, and school libraries can provide them with endless sources of
knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
Libraries are safe spaces for students.
Today’s students need to learn to use computers, technology, and online resources;
their school libraries can help them across all content areas.
New Mexico’s public school libraries work to prepare our students for college and careers, by
encouraging them to love learning and reading, and giving them the skills to navigate and use
college libraries and public libraries throughout their lives.
A $3,000,000 allocation in the School Library Materials Fund would help all our public school students
Combined with the recently approved GO Bond funding, and the funds schools are able to
allocate to their libraries, SLMF funding in the amount of $3,000,000 would help New Mexico
public school libraries:
support literacy efforts;
ensure equitable access to up-to-date and attractive library materials, including
traditional printed materials and new online resources;
help districts reach assessment goals;
support the goals of the Common Core Standards;
encourage all public school students to become lifelong learners, readers, and
successful citizens of a competitive and global world.
New Mexico Academic Libraries 2012 General Obligation Bonds: $3,000,000
Projected Allocations (by I. Rodarte)
In this projected distribution, 30% of $3,000,000 goes to joint initiative and the remaining balance ($2,100,000)
is distributed accordingly as shown in column H ($14.797 per FTE). Projected distributions are based on Fall 2010
FTE; Fall 2012 FTE figures will be used for the final distribution. Research and Comprehensive Libraries FTE = 1.3
greater than two year colleges and where graduate FTE is 4.4 greater.
INST CAMPUS UG FTE New UG FTE GR FTE New GR FTE Total FTE New
Distribution
RESEARCH Tier 2 fte=x1.3 fte=x4.4
NMSU Main 12,287 15,973 2,300 10,120 26,093 $386,090
NMIMT Main 1,233 1,603 319 1,404 3,007 $44,486
UNM Main 18,398 23,917 4,938 21,727 45,645 $675,386
*Mora and Harding Counties currently do not have eligible public libraries. Funds not used by public libraries are used to support NMSL Bookmobile Service in
those counties.
Projections are based on current Census Information and library eligibility. The 2010 Census was used for all incorporated communities and those listed
as Census Designated Places. 2000 Census figures have been used for communities that are not Census Designated Places or used Census Blocks in
previous Legal Service Area population calculations because 2010 calculations have not been completed. Projected allocations are subject to change
based on libraries meeting eligibility requirements in NMAC 4.5.8. and changes in the Legal Service Area population
Source: NMSL 4/10/20122 of 2
School Library Update
New Mexico Task Force for School Libraries, Rachel Altobelli and Mara Minwegan
Legislative Education Study Committee Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
New Mexico State Library resources
Common Core Standards
$3,000,000 for the SLMF would combine with GO B Bond funding to bolster school libraries
• GO Bond B: $8.95/student, spread out over two years ($4.50/student each year).
• If SLMF was funded in the same amount, $3,000,000, New Mexico’s school libraries would receive another $8.95/student this year.
• This would combine for a total of $17.90 per student, enough to buy one new book or resource for each New Mexico public school student.