Illinois Library School Per

Capita Grant
Oak Park District 97
Library Media Centers

Presented by Jeannette Hess, Crystal Roel, and

Rosemary Roman
 Source: http://www.op97.org/

Serves approximately 6000

Pre-K through 8th grade
students within our 8
elementary schools and 2
middle schools.
Teacher Librarians:
Ambassadors for Learning
Information Literacy

Critical Thinking

Ethics

Collaboration

Lifelong learning
Source: American Library Association
 Illinois Learning: The
Standards Illinois School
Aligned Library Media
Instruction Program
for Libraries Guidelines
(I-SAIL)
Teaching for Learning
Model curriculum for school Learning Environment
libraries
Leadership
Common Core, NETS-S,
AASL Standards for the
21st Century Learner
 The school library media program empowers learners by
providing opportunities for using technologies and collaborative
partnerships to acquire the skills, attitudes, and responsibilities
as defined in Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and as
aligned with learning standards
Makerspaces: in the content areas
Code Studio: adopted
Student Book Trailers:
All 10 schools have successfully Two years ago district
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own Makerspace participated in the national hour
environments to target the age
of code.
groups in their schools.
Library directors and library
Now students are asking to learn
associates monitor student coding everyday.
progress and achievement. Coding is not only about learning
Each makerspace evolves in the specific skill, but teaches our
response to student suggestions, students of all ages and
interests, and goals. backgrounds that computer
Examples: robotics, jewelry
science is fun!
making, video production, etc.
We work with teachers at all
grade levels to find opportunities
to integrate coding workshops in
all types of content areas.
The school library media program promotes collaborative
partnerships that use strategic planning to enable
students to achieve content area learning outcomes.
Collaboration with teachers, Oak Park Public Library, and local bookstores.
8th grade Integrated Studies Community Projects at Julian -- where students build upon
prior knowledge, practice new skills, and develop the habits of lifelong readers, writers, and
thinkers -- class rotates in 2 groups between I.S. teacher and teacher librarian for more
focused research & instruction.

Partnering with OPPL helps fill in resource gaps thus extending student access to books,
technology, and online resources such as databases.

Mutual support among local book shops: Magic Tree & The Book Table

-further expands book access -Author visits & programs

Author Fran Manushkin @
Longfellow Elementary
The school library media program promotes reading as a
foundational skill for the development of new
understandings, personal
Battle of the Books: Students growth,
in grades 3-8 are and
invited to take part inenjoyment.
a game show like book
program.
After winter break
Participants assigned teams in groups of 3 students
Read from pre-determined book list of 10 titles
Compete during lunch periods in the cafeteria
Questions can cover significant events, character development, major themes, unique settings in
time or place, etc.
Promotion of Illinois State Book Awards: All schools participate in reading programs and voting for
each of the age appropriate readers choice awards: Monarch (K-3), Bluestem (3-5), and Rebecca
Caudill (4-8).
Each library labels nominated titles and creates displays to promote them
Volunteer book clubs. Example- Caudill Club
The school library media program provides opportunities
for differentiated learning of multiple literacies through
the integration of existing and emerging technologies.
Learning Centers: Different learning centers created within the library pose different learning
opportunities for students. Examples are library vocabulary building using Scrabble tiles to form
library terms, puzzles, library skill centers like shelving, interacting with the makerspace,did you
know centers, and Breakout games.
Makerspaces: Students are exposed to extension experiences they may not otherwise have within
their reach. Makerspaces provide students opportunities to explore different technologies.
Choice boards: Students can choose whether or not to use technology to answer research
questions during collaborative units.
- Options include creating ebooks, podcasts, videos, written reports, visual aids, and oral reports.
Simplified Library Guides: Simplified library guides aid ELL students and students with special
needs interact more easily with the library.
Assistive Technology: Programs such as Kurzweil 3000 and Read&Write help struggling readers.
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Source: Kathryn Garcia Source: colorizeyourclassroom.com
 The school library media program uses student
assessment and evidence-based practice to improve
student learning.
Using Google Classroom for efficient, interactive instruction & immediate
feedback

TRAILS assessment tool: http://www.trails-9.org/index.php?page=home

Assesses knowledge of information literacy skills within standards for students

in 3rd, 6th, 9th, & 12th grades. Provided by Kent State University at no cost to
school libraries and teachers.
 Future goals for the program
*Update collections and keep them current: replacement of outdated books &
materials will properly support student learning

*STEAM based Makerspaces within each library: ensure every school library
has equitable access to materials

*Full time library assistants: free up teacher librarian time to enable more
direct collaboration with teachers & more in-depth library instruction
Thank
you!