Library Connections

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Library Connections
A dynamic multi-year program for revitalizing
inner-city elementary school libraries in the
Archdiocese of New York. Conceived of by the
Altman Foundation, Library Connections began with
3 schools in February 2000.
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The Library Connections Mission

• Develop exemplary school library programs and
  collections
• Integrate library programs with curriculum,
  classroom activities, and childrens learning
• Support active planning and collaboration among
  library, computer, and classroom teachers and
  administrative leaders in each participating
  school
• Increase use of library programs and collections
  by students and teachers

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Goals and Objectives
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What Schools Receive

• Carefully selected print and electronic
  resources. (proportional to school enrollment.)
• Professional development for library teachers,
  classroom teachers, and principals in creating a
  successful library program
• Computer hardware
• Furniture/facilities planning, and funding
• Automated Library Catalog
• Opportunity for scholarships for a graduate level
  Library Science Program at St. Johns University

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Library Connections Staffing
Superintendent of Schools Office
Jill Kafka Patrons Program Director
Kathy Riecks Administrative Director
Melinda Greenblatt Program Director
Kesha Brewer Intern (PT)
Library Mentor
Library Mentor
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Library Mentor
Library Mentor
Library Mentor
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School Leadership Team
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Professional Development Model
Individual School Based Workshops
Cohort Workshops
Entire Project Institutes
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• Our library is serving the mission of the school
  by creating an atmosphere where reading and
  obtaining information is exciting and
  challenging. The library, through Library
  Connections, has already acquired many attractive
  books that say read me and reference materials
  that provide the students and teachers with
  information for research projects

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Evaluation Techniques

• Management Tool
• Site Visits
• Mentor Reports
• Teacher Surveys
• Student Surveys
• Student Focus Groups
• Workshop Evaluations
• Collection Assessment
• Circulation Statistics
• Annual Report