Oshawa Public Oshawa Public LibrariesLibraries
JK- Grade 8
Brianne Wilkins-Bester
Potential BarriersPotential Barriers
Schools• Transit• Funding• Red tape• Closures/amalgamations• Behavioural issues
Public Libraries• Staffing• Space• Mandates• Poor promotion
Class Visits:Class Visits:Things to ConsiderThings to Consider
• School to library vs. library to school• All schools vs. targeted selection• Basic tour vs. curriculum specific• # of visits per class• Designated days and times• Staffing
Make it Fun!Make it Fun!
• Put the ball in their court• Use technology• Plan a scavenger hunt• Choose a funny book/story• Be flexible• Challenge them to return
JK- Grade 8 VisitsJK- Grade 8 Visits
• 2008-2009 class visit statistics• 11 visits
• 2009-2010 class visit statistics• 40 visits
• September – December 2010• 19 visits
Book a Librarian!Book a Librarian!
• 16 schools targeted• 5 schools booked = 30%• Print vs. digital formats
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Outreach Outreach OpportunitiesOpportunities
• Staff meetings• Meet the Teacher Night• Welcome to Kindergarten• Fun Fairs• Parent-Teacher Interviews
Partnership Partnership OpportunitiesOpportunities
• Battle of the Books• Forest of Reading• Author Visits• Public Speaking Contests• Every Child a Card/Incentive
Programmes• Assignment Assistant