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Enhancing Technology Curriculum Support: J.W. Leary Jr. High School Library Budget Proposal

The proposed budget for J.W. Leary Jr. High School's library seeks $796.45 to acquire nineteen new technology titles focused on applied sciences, aimed at enhancing the curriculum for all students. With an average age of 14 years for current technology titles, this update will serve 7th-grade inventors/inventions units and 8th-grade manufacturing design units, benefiting students and teachers alike. Continued support is vital for a successful learning environment that fosters access to current, high-interest materials, especially in light of a 60% overall budget cut.

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Enhancing Technology Curriculum Support: J.W. Leary Jr. High School Library Budget Proposal

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  1. 2009-2010 LIBRARY BUDGET J. W. Leary Jr. High - PTO Supplemental Support

  2. We need Technology Curriculum Support! • $796.45 for nineteen new titles • Dewey 600 – Technology and Applied Sciences • Applicable to ALL students: • 7th grade, Inventors/Inventions Unit • 8th grade, Manufacturing Design Unit • Students and Teachers Benefit • More Resources, More Knowledge, Better Work!!

  3. Technology Titles Are 14 Years Old (Avg)

  4. Technology Titles Are Heavily Used • Total # of titles today = 610 • 6.7% of the entire library collection • 1.34 items per student • In 2008-2009, 407 circulations • 110% PRU

  5. Aggressive Weeding Is Taking Place • Removal of titles that contain obsolete information • Removal of unattractive and worn books • Removal of titles never used • “Aggressive” contained in first two years of three-year collection management plan • No titles disposed without concurrence from Health and Technology teachers

  6. Overall Library Budget Cuts – 60% • $6.25 per pupil for library books from NYSED remains intact • BUT, district contribution for library spending is cut drastically • Book Fair proceeds used for Reading Counts!tm Program, mostly fiction • $42 per title appears high (national average for non-fiction is

  7. Materials Requested & Who Benefits • 16 books average price $21.35 • 14 nonfiction titles • 1 fiction title • 1 graphic novel for struggling or ELL readers • Reference set $399.95 • DVD $24.95 • Magazine subscription $29.95 per year

  8. To become lifelong readers students must have access to current, quality, high-interest, and extensive collections of books and other print materials in their school libraries, classrooms and public libraries. “The Value of Independent Reading in the School Library Media Program” A position statement of the American Association of School Librarians. Revised July, 1999

  9. Conclusion "Collection Development Training -- Weeding." Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.aspx>. "MCJ :: J.W. Leary Junior High School Media Center." Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://mcj.sllboces.org/bin/home>.

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