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The New Yorkers Read Grant
Professional DevelopmentOctober 3, 2012
NYC DOE Office of Library Services
The Grant: An Overview• Nonfiction centered reading promotion
• Geared towards reluctant readers
• Reading Ambassadors
• Passports for reading journeys in Book Hook Binders
If you had the grant last year…
What worked for you?
What do you need in your technology tool box for New Yorkers Read?
• Teachingbooks.net
• Historypin
• ARKive
• DocsTeach / Activity-Creation Tool
• Google +
Explore Compiled Resources from Teachingbooks.net
Create Unique Interactive Learning Experiences Using Activity-Creation Tools
from DocsTeach
Think Out-of-the-Box with Online Book Clubs using Google +
Destiny and the New Yorkers Read Grant
How do I create a category?• Open the “Copy Categories” tab of
Library Search, Media Search, or Textbook Search, in the Catalog.
• Next to “Add Copy Category” at the top of the page, enter a unique name of up to 30 characters.
• If you want this category available to your patrons, clear the “Restricted” check box.
• Click . • The copy category appears in the “Copy
Categories” list.
In “Library Search,” select “Copy Categories”
In “Library Copy Category,” type name and save
When adding records from vendor, select the “Update” for the “Assign
Copy Information”
Select the Category created for this import. Remember it must be
created before importing.
If you already imported your titles you can still “Assign Copy Information to selected titles,” select “Update.” Note: You can
choose an existing category or create a new one, if needed.
How do I make reports for Circulations Statistics for Copy Categories?
Click on Reports and then, click “Collection Statistics – Historical”
In the dropdown menu by “Organized By”, select “Copy Category”
If you only want to run by specific category, click “Update” by “Copy Categories”. Also, if you want to run the report by specific date, you’ll need to put in the appropriate date range in “Circulations From/to”. You may also choose to “Show” “Summary Only” or “Title & Copy Details”. Click “Run Report”
Select “Copy Category” and click “OK”
Visual SearchVisual Search allows you to promote your Grant collection in an easy and iconic way with a symbolic image.
Customizing Your Own List Click on Catalog=>Search Setup
Main Categories Sub-categories
Clicking on the edit button (for the folders) allows you to change the visible image that appears and to
rename the folder if you would like to change the category.
Clicking on the edit button for the eyeglass icons allows you to change the parameters of the
materials included in the search.
Links for Images
Destiny graphics
Google (Search for icon and clip art after
searching for topic)
A Possible Implementation Plan
In Preparation for Roll Out
• CEP piece • Cabinet meetings with administration• Faculty conference heads up for staff• Weekly calendar messages to create buzz• Lunch and Learns with ELA teachers for
input on classroom integration of program• Order forms and memos for ELA teachers
The Reading Ambassadors Are Coming … Are You Ready?
Cavallaro’s Reading Ambassador LogoThank you Pam Combis and Carol Caputo!
Library Recruitment Visits• Powerpoint: Reading Ambassador – What’
s That?
• Dewey Decimal Show (thank you Ann Quinlivan)
• Dewey Decimal Copy Categories in Destiny
• Nonfiction Book Hook sharing
• AP Bulletin Boards go up
The Ambassadors Arrive• Nomination form for teachers to use
• Parent letter
• Passport photos, set up and memo
• Article: Reading Ambassadors Know Good Books for school paper (Dec. Issue)
Teachers Are Reading Ambassadors Too
• Recruit staff and publicize in Weekly Calendars and on posters throughout building
• Article: Teachers Are Reading Ambassadors Too! for school paper (Feb. issue) and list of teacher favorites in school paper
The Reading Ambassador Throw Down
Senior R.A. Photo for Yearbook
Reading Ambassador Assembly
• Flip movies for RA recommendations
• Reading Journeys using Moviemaker
• Program Design
Spring 2010• Recruit family members
• Round 2 Student Reading Ambassadors
• Publish The Cavallaro Reading Ambassadors Recommend in school paper (March issue)
• Bulletin Boards of recommendations
• Plan family literacy event
• Reading Ambassadors visit feeder schools
Nonfiction Book Clubs
• What are the elements of successful book clubs?
• How are nonfiction book clubs different than those based on fiction?
Why Start a Student Book Club?
• Encourage lifelong love of reading
• Shared passion for reading
• Group cohesiveness and support
• Independent learning
• Shared reading history
How to Start a Student Book Club
• Choose the members– Target specific students or open to general
population?– Spread the word (invitations, posters,
meetings)– Keep it small– Work with a partner
Meeting Logistics
• Scheduling– Before, during or after school?– How often will the group meet?– Blackout dates (holidays, testing, project
deadlines)• Lunch or snacks• Pre-read whole book or chapters
First Meeting
• Name the Book Club
• Establish Book Club Guidelines
• Read a short piece (article related to the
next book topic)
Discussions
• Discuss a book by summarizing, asking questions, making connections.
• If a book is also a movie, suggest they pick a date to watch the movie, then compare and contrast the book to the movie.
• Encourage individual students to find a book buddy to read along with.
Discussions
• There are no right or wrong answers – – Every member has something valuable to
contribute– Bring questions but allow for free flow of ideas
Chat & Chew
Enjoy your lunch while discussing
Grant Evaluation & Evidence
• How will you evaluate the grant’s success?– Circulation statistics of the titles provided by grant
– Statistics on book club participation• How many students? How many meetings?
– Anecdotal accounts of effect of books and club on students
– Student book hooks or reviews
– Pre and post survey on reading attitudes of book club
participants and of non-participants
Go Forth and Read