2012 year-end statistical comparisons

some comparisons of PGSS library  circulation statistics for the past three years and collection development for the past two years

1. Circulation Statistics 2010, 2011 & 2012
2. Collection Development numbers 2011 & 2012

An analysis:
Circulation
The circulation stats are encouraging with fiction loans continuing to improve. The strategy to promote reading in the junior grades in 2012/13 will hopefully see these numbers grow more.
We can expect textbook circulation to continue to decline until 2014 when  enrollment numbers are expected to level out. As students and teachers continue to access the Internet for research materials, the non-fiction is in less demand. A major weeding of this collection is in the works for 2012 in order to accommodate the new "Learning Commons" environment.
Collection Development
Again, development of the fiction collection has been a major priority as we attempt to find more and more titles that appeal to our clientele. As teachers of senior students are making the reading of independent novels a priority, the interest in popular novel titles has increased. We will promote similar strategies with the teachers of junior classes in 2012 so that will necessitate a focus on the purchase of titles to meet that need. Boys in the junior grades are often interested in reading non-fiction so we will attempt to purchase titles that accommodate that need. The reference section will need another thorough assessment to ensure that we are not duplicating titles that can be found in the online databases.

priorities for implementation in 2012/13

the main goals for the library program for 2012/13 will be:

1. conversion of the library to embrace a "learning commons"  environment
1. Strategies to include: 
1.  Completely revamp the PGSS library web presence - model it after PRHS Library  
1. Revisit the issue of a PGSS library Twitter & Facebook presence
2. preparation and implementation of a scope and sequence document to introduce all the elements of referencing including footnoting and bibliography at all grade levels
1. Strategies to include: 
1. More and better integration of access to and use of online databases
1. Create guides to the tools 
2. Discussions with departments on expectations for documentation at each grade
1. More detailed handouts on styles/strategies  for each grade level
3. preparation and implementation of a scope and sequence document to introduce all the elements  Internet safety and appropriate use at all grade levels
1. Strategies to include: 
1. Evaluating websites CRAPP test
4. To encourage reading in the junior grades 
1. Strategies to include:
1. Booktalking to the grade 8 & 9 English & classes using Rob Reid's "Reid's Read-Alouds" resources
2. A "display table of Ms Hunter's & Mrs. Kilbey's Favourites" featuring titles for juniors

graphic novel update

manga collections continue to enjoy popularity at PGSS.This list identifies the series that have the greatest circulation. The top four are:

1. Full Metal Alchemist by Arakawa
2. Chibi Vampire by Kagesaki
3. Naruto by Kishimoto
4. High School Debut by Kawahara