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Library Vision
Welcoming and connecting learners to a world filled with imagination and discovery.
Library Mission
The El Dorado Library is a welcoming, resource-rich space where we promote the love of reading, curate a diverse collection of resources and integrate technology in order to empower students to fulfill their curiosities and share their discoveries.
Library Staff
Librarian - Sarah Flores
Library Resources
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Electronic Resource Subscriptions
- ABC-CLIO American History: Social Studies
- ABC-CLIO World Geography: Social Studies
- ABC-CLIO World History: Social Studies
- ABC-CLIO American Gov: Social Studies
- ABC-CLIO Latin American: Social Studies
- ABC-CLIO World Religions: Social Studies
- BrainPop: Educational Videos & Tools
- Britannica Online: English & Spanish Encyclopedias
- Discovery Education: Educational Videos & Tools
- Gale Biography in Context: Biographical
- Gale Educational Reference Complete : Education
- Gale GREENR: Environmental
- Gale Literary Sources: Literature
- Gale National Geographic Kids: Social Studies/Science
- Gale Opposing Viewpoints: Current Issues
- Gale Power Search: Search Engine for Advanced Resources
- Gale Research in Context: General Knowledge
- Gale Science in Context: Science
- Learning Express: Career & College Prep
- ProQuest SIRS Discoverer: General Knowledge
- ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher: Current Issues
- Soundzabound: Royalty-Free Music
- Teaching Books: Literature
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Books, Audiovisual Materials, & Periodicals
- Print Books : 10,067
- Print Spanish Books: 2840
- Electronic Books*: 23,046
- Periodical subscriptions** : 27
- Print books per student: 15.9
- Electronic books per student : 36.5
- Total books per student: 52.4
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Digital Books
- Abdo: Spanish Nonfiction
- Britannica E-Stax: English & Bilingual, Nonfiction
- DK: English, Nonfiction
- Gale ASCD: English, Nonfiction, Professional
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL): English, Nonfiction
- OverDrive: English & Spanish, Fiction & Nonfiction
- Tumblebooks: English & Spanish, Fiction & Nonfiction
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Library Collection
Avg. Age of Print & Digital Collection: 2009
Usage Statistics
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Circulation
Total Circulation to students, staff, parents & community: 29,955
Total Circulation to students only: 28,339
OverDrive eBook Circulation: 381
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LibGuides Usage
Library Webpage Total Views: 22,658
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Discovery Education Usage
Total Views: 2,011
Programming, Technology, Training, & Leadership
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Library Programming & Use
Research Projects/Lessons
Research Projects:
- Kindergarten: Animals / Community Helpers
- First Grade: Colonial Times research
- Second Grade: Animal Research
- Third Grade: Rapid Changes
- Fourth Grade: Weather
- Fifth Grade: Science
Each research project involved collaboration between the teachers and the library. Some grades completed the entire research process in the library, others were provided with print and digital resources and some used the library space to complete the project.
Lessons:
Below is a sample of the lessons taught this year in the library.
- Kindergarten: Coding with Beebots
- 1st grade: Seesaw illustrations
- 2nd grade: Letter writing
Collaboration
The librarian collaborated with each grade level to complete research projects and collaborated on resources for lessons throughout the year. The librarian collaborated with the Family Specialist to prepare lessons for members of the Parent Academy.
Other Programming in the Library
Makerspace: Students had time to explore their creative, problem solving side while using various materials such as Keva Planks and IO Blocks.
The library is the hub of the school many activities take place each day in the library. Here are some examples of how the library space is utilized:
- Faculty meetings
- Professional Development sessions
- Grandparents Day breakfast
- Volunteer appreciation breakfast
- Kinder Roundup
- Announcements
- CIC meetings
- Small group tutoring
- Parent Teacher conferences
- Parades
- KIN
- Health classes
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Reading Promotion & Activities
Examples
- Read Around the School
- Thanksgiving Reading Challenge
- Winter Reading Challenge
- Spring Break Reading Challenge
- Poem in Your Pocket Day
- Read for the Record
- Reading with a Dog
- Bluebonnet Voting
- Literary Pumpkin Patch
- Book Fairs
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Technology Integration
Technology was incorporated in many library lessons this year with the hope that the skills, apps and programs used will be used again outside of the library.
Examples
- PebbleGo: Students enjoyed both the English and Spanish resources available for emerging readers in PebbleGo.
- Chatterkid: Students used Chatterkid to create videos about recycling and reusing materials.
- Seesaw: Students used Seesaw to document and share their learning.
- Google Forms: Students voted for their favorite Bluebonnet nominee using Google Forms.
- QR Codes: Kids brought iPads into the library to scan codes that led them to different stories that they then read in either the library or back in their classroom.
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Staff/Parent Training & Leadership
Staff & Parent Training
- Parents were taught how to obtain a library card, how to access digital resources and how to use QR readers.
- The librarian helped many staff members troubleshoot technical issues.
Leadership
Through various leadership roles, the librarian collaborated with other staff members to make decisions that help maximize student learning opportunities, improve the campus atmosphere, and share the great things happening on campus.
- Leadership Team
- Campus Testing Coordinator
- Campus Improvement Committee
- Campus Technology Committee Chair
- Morning Announcement Coordinator
