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TL 10.1q The Teaching Librarian Volume 10, no. 1 17 Your information can be organized into three main sections: a) general summary of the year - brief, well-written and clear - the mission and goals of the school library, highlight the important developments of the year and the outlook for the future; b) focused description of each aspect of the library operation (e.g. program, collection development); c) conclude with section of statistics - figures on circulation and collection development, individ- ual and class use, kinds of services performed, and general budget information. Graphs may help here. Sample Template for Annual Report Name of School: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________ Introduction • quote about teaching and learning in school libraries • vision statement of library/school/Board • summary of the past year - ten statements • three goals for next year Focused Description of Library Activities • Program highlights - curriculum support including summary of collaborative teaching, units covered, thematic highlights, support materials prepared • Integration of information technology • Reading Literacy - Silver Birch, Red Maple, Blue Spruce, author visits, reading pograms, contests and promotions • Collection development - focus, promotion • Staff development - in-service, resources, workshops attended and presented • Community events - storytelling evenings, STARS, book clubs, computer club, homework club, work with student teachers, connection with public library, newsletters • Facility - changes to space, new sections added, e.g. novel sets, parent resources • Staffing - summary of teacher-librarian timetable, student volunteers, library clerical support, volunteer support (parents, co-op students) • School budget - amount per student, what you spent, how much, next year's plan, book fair • Committee participation • Hours of library - after and before school too • Future goals, improvements Summary Statistics • Circulation - by grade or class, staff, parents • Collection - additions and deletions • Budget - analysis of spending, include average price of books, electronic resources • Class and individual student use The complete SLIC Handbook can be ordered by e-mail from curriculum@tdsb.on.ca.