Oneida/Herkimer School Library System 2021-2026 Plan of Service

Maintain and promote resource sharing through access to combined library catalogs in the region: including school libraries in Oneida/Herkimer SLS, Madison-Oneida SLS, and Jefferson-Lewis SLS.


Enhance Union catalog by working with OPALS by providing librarian feedback on design, function and access, as well as by cleaning local catalogs for best records and training library staff on uniform cataloging procedures to reduce duplicate and subpar entries.
 

Increase titles and copies of ebooks available to students
and teachers.

Stakeholders will have access to a larger collection of materials relevant to the curriculum and personal interest through the regional union catalog.
 

The records become more uniform with fewer inaccuracies allowing for easier and increased ability to use ILL.
 

Greater support of curricula and access to personal interest ebooks to all students.

Keep an updated web presence of resources, services, and organizations for support of special client groups.

Continuous and deliberate resource curation and monitoring for cultural relevance, inclusiveness and representation of all learners.

For each year in the plan of service, identify a targeted group of clients and provide resources and professional development to teachers and librarians in the form of training, newsletters, web resources, etc. to highlight an identified group of clients.

1. General Diversity and any newly identified priority special client groups.

2. Years 2-5 groups addressed will be based on previous year’s End of Year Survey. Currently identified potential client groups are:

1. English Language Learners
2. Students with Learning Disabilities
3. Career and Technical Education
4. Students living in poverty
5. LGBTQIA+
6. Diverse Cultures
7. Gifted and Talented
8. Reluctant or low level readers
9. Social and Emotional Learning
10. Students on the Autism Spectrum
11. Students with physical disabilities
12. Trauma informed care

Maintain and increase the availability of in person and synchronous and asynchronous virtual training in the region for resource skill building


Use the district member plans to determine the professional development needed by librarians. Provide professional development which meets the needs of member districts.


Provide professional development to include diverse learners identified in the special client groups.
 

Topics identified on member plan goals:

1. Advocacy Library promotion via newsletters, website updates, annual reports, increase usage, promote reading
 

2. Instruction Collaboration and planning, Inquiry and Information Literacy, digital citizenship, remote teaching, diversity in lessons, written curriculum, SEL
 

3. Physical Space / Collection  Collection development or weeding, analysis, diversity audit, diverse collection, library design and safe environment`

Coordinate services and events with regional BOCES, Greater CNY School Library Systems, Library Automation Service, MidYork Library System, regional colleges, and state associations to enhance services to Members.

Work with MidYork Library System to provide access to a greater collection of ebooks via the Overdrive Platform.

LMSs will benefit from coordinated services and increased buying power for professional development and resources.

Patrons will have greater access to ebooks for personal and curricular use.

Number of coordinated services/events, cost savings analysis, event evaluations will all be used to evaluate
effectiveness of coordinated services.
 

Statistical data from Overdrive and anecdotal data from annual survey will be analyzed.

The SLS will work with district Library Media Specialists to promote services, curriculum resources, the importance of information and media literacy curriculum and the importance of a certified LMS to stakeholders at local, regional, and state levels.
 

The SLS will work with the OHM BOCES School Communications group to promote the activities in and the value of the school libraries in the region through website, newsletter and social media promotion. The SLS will host events that promote the value of libraries in the school community.

Teachers and students will be more knowledgeable regarding the role of the LMS and the resources available through their school library and the SLS.

District and regional stakeholders will have pertinent information regarding the role and impact of school libraries in student achievement.

Digital survey of districts' staff and students on library resources and purpose will be evaluated and synthesized.

The annual survey will be used to gather data on use of the PR materials. Statistics for website usage will be analyzed.

Increase communication with and among LMSs through various means, including a social media account for the region’s school librarians to exchange ideas.


SLS staff will serve a connecting role to encourage mentoring for less experienced LMSs by colleagues in the field.

Introduce and encourage use of general sharing site for documents to reduce duplication and increase sharing during time of increased responsibilities with reduced staff ie: Shared Google Drive, Classroom, Buzz.

LMS’s will have access to pertinent information. Sharing ideas among regional librarians will increase opportunities for collaboration.

LMSs will strengthen their skills in the areas of physical management, instruction and curriculum integration, and advocacy and resource availability.


LMS will have constant access to relevant documents shared through Google Drive, website, Newsletters and other online platforms.

Anecdotal data will be collected annually on the end of year report. Statistical data will be collected and analyzed for postings.


Feedback collected via annuals survey and anecdotal evidence from new(er) librarians.

Monitor usage and sharing of documents, feedback collected on annual survey.