October-in-Review

October in Review

A sampling of the numerous activities integrated into a very busy month @ the library!

News

· Accepted into American Library Association Emerging Leaders program. (Completed related activities such as registration for American Library Association 2011 conferences.)

· Joined Fullerton College Library Technology Committee.

Instruction

Taught 7 classes for 3 instructors:

· Taught 2 library orientation sessions for England’s ENG 100. For this class, prepared a unique/new PowerPoint honed to the subject of banned books.

· Taught 1 library orientation session for Kominek’s ENG 100. Edited PowerPoint to reflect the research topic, Thinking Radically.

· Taught 2 library orientation sessions for Kemp’s ENG 36.

· Taught 2 drop-in library sessions using the Evaluating Web Sites PowerPoint and handout that I created (and honed to include colleagues’ suggestions).

Meetings

· Participated in all-day WESTPAS Scenario Planning & Collaboration Among Libraries & Archives to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Collections meeting.

· Met with three instructors: Chapman; Markley re: anthropology resources; and briefly, Kemp.

· Participated in New Faculty Follow-up Session.

· Participated in 3 librarian meetings.

Archives

· Co-interviewed intern for archives.

· Participated in meeting re: archives.

Tenure

· Completed tenure review portfolio.

· Taught 2 classes observed by Tenure Committee members.

Acquisitions Department

· Nominated three staffers for Classified Employee Recognition.

Student Assistance

· Assisted students with research queries at both reference desks.

· Interacted with students at podium.

· Assisted at help desk.

Projects

· Compared/Charted pricing of emergency supplies.

· Looked into Gates grant for colleges.

Flex

· Attended Dia de los Muertos Celebration in quad.

· Attended Dia de los Muertos opening at Fullerton College Art Gallery, El Carnaval de las Calaveras.

September in Review

Instruction

• Created new PowerPoint and hand-out for Web evaluation workshops.
• Altered my library orientation PowerPoint for each class.
• Observed Jill’s library orientation.

Collection Development

Began database acquisitions management.

• Contacted appropriate vendors re: free trials, etc.
• Gained final approval from dean and librarians for annual renewal of several databases.

Outreach

• Met with English instructor (England) to plan library orientations.
• Discussed plans with instructor (Kemp) for library orientation classes.
• Completed interview with Nancy Ikeda for FCSD Road Report: http://campaign.r20.Constant contact.com/render?llr=y5wehfcab&v=0012ndadPBmR-J8K0XddRxwcYpyLkH2yg-FzaYz1 cMyNm1sdx3cF3haebksTfKcp20ZymQR_cB6YndP3zVY4qJYOLHj_yCGq0ctei4lkNuikTQ%3D

Information Sharing

• Provided editing suggestions for the library accreditation self-study.
• Updated wiki list of opening procedures.
• Assisted at reference desk #1, #2, and help desk.

Meetings

• Organized 3 meetings with copier vendors.
• Attained information to fax to assist with bidding.
• Maintained communication with Olivia and Darin.
• Participated in 2 librarian business meetings.
• Conducted 3 acquisitions staff meetings, including Oanh, Masumi, & Betsy.
• Met with Jane 2 * (re: archives and emergency planning).
• Worked with Chris Fighera to produce answers for WESTPAS self-review.
• Met with Erica 3 * (re: systems matters/teaching).
• Met with Jackie 2* (re: acquisitions).
• Met with Dave 1 * (re: database acquisitions).

           

Tenure Review

• Maintained tenure review Web page: acquisitionslibrarian.blogspot.com.
• Met with Tenure Review Committee.
• Began tenure review folder.

Professional Development

• Invited by California Library Association (CLA) president to present as a panel member for the closing session of the CLA Annual Conference.
• Prepared grant application for Staff Development Committee, awarded $700 (pending final approval).
• Planned for California Library Association conference, inc. booking flight/hotel.

Yes, I'm looking forward to ALA New Orleans, but in the immediate future, I will be attending the 2010 California Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference, November 12-15, in Sacramento, California. It is gratifying that the CLA president personally contacted and invited me to present as a panel member for the conference closing session. 
Conference attendance will allow:

• Contribution to the body of knowledge.
• Networking with technology professionals and California community college library colleagues. 
• Increased learning and networking as related to grants research, a particular interest that I plan to pursue on behalf of the Fullerton College Library. Since 2005, grants that I have written have generated approximately $75,000.00 in monies for libraries.
• Contribution to the committee to which I belong, Reference and User Services Association, Reference Services Section, Library Services to the Spanish-Speaking Population. This committee addresses services to the Spanish-speaking, and directly relates to the first core value of Fullerton College.
• Participation in the panel presentation for the closing session.

Adherence to the Fullerton College Vision and authorized uses:

• Also included in the college vision (and the initial authorized use) is an emphasis on quality educational offerings. This conference includes workshops and presentations that will enhance pedagogical skills.
• Authorized use number seven perfectly encapsulates the primary focus of CLA Annual 2010. Titled Navigating the New, this conference permits California librarians to coalesce in Sacramento, excited about sharing knowledge regarding tech trends.
•    Both the vision of the college and authorized use number six include the concept of lifelong learning --- this conference provides an opportunity for me, as an instructor, to continue to learn.

My expectation is that attendance of these conference workshops will assist me in sharing the role of information literacy in the classroom with campus teachers. I expect to be of greater assistance in shaping clear student learning outcomes as related to information literacy skills; determining the progress of these outcomes; and, demonstrating the manner in which these objectives increase student learning. The beneficiary of increased information literacy skills is the student body, as these skills assist students in making the connections among their courses.

Monthly Report for (½) Month of August

Outreach
Contacted three instructors (Kominek, Ison, England, Vincent) to discuss plans for library orientation classes.

Meetings
Met with Masumi, Betsy, Oanh, Jill, Dave & Jackie, Erica & Jackie, Jackie (twice), Erica (twice), and Jane (twice). Also, practiced using the classroom PA system with Dave.

Instruction
• Creating PowerPoint for Web evaluation workshops.
• Began a new Web evaluation hand-out that will complement the PowerPoint.

Trainings
• NOCCCD (all-day training)
• Staff Development (all-day training)
• FLEX day

Information Sharing
Assisted students at reference desk, help desk, info tent, and info podium.

Collection Development
• Began reading/digesting the collection development survey (through H).
• Contacted two persons who wrote Ask a Librarian re: items to add to the collection.

2010 Information Literacy Classes

9.8, 12-12:50p.m.
English 103 – Ison

9.13, 8-8:50a.m.
English 101 – Ison

9.14, 8-8:50a.m.
English 100 – Ison

9.14, 10-10:50p.m.
English 101 – Ison

9.16, 3-3:50p.m.
Counseling 135 – Vincent

10.5, 7:30-8:50a.m.
English 100 – England (Focus on banned books.)

10.11, 10-10:50a.m.
Workshop – Evaluating Web Sites

10.12, 9-10:50a.m.
English 100 – Kominek (Focus on arguing.)

10.14, 1-1:50p.m.
Workshop – Evaluating Web Sites

11.4, 10-10:50a.m.
English 100 – Kominek (Focus on research [to support radical arguments].)

Committees

(2007 – 2011). Reference and User Services Association, Reference Services Section, Library Services to the Spanish-Speaking Population Committee.

Application pending for Emerging Leaders, 2011 class (American Library Association).

Teaching a Course for YALSA, Fall 2010

Relentless grant hound Monique Delatte is teaching a class for YALSA this fall, Growing, Managing, & Defending the Young Adult Budget. This online course includes information about how to defend the teen services budget to the library director, board of directors, or friends. Participants will create a script to use in selling teen budgets, and learn how to take advantage of grant opportunities.

Family Events & Programs

The La Puente Library patrons enjoyed 8 special events (3 for young adults), 8 programs, and 8 story times this month. Marcus Miller presented an interactive percussion event for excited children, moms, grandmothers, and teens. Juggling fun with David Cousin enthralled the library kids and tweens. Buster Balloon attracted about 100 patrons, who were amazed by his wacky antics. Magician David Skale gave over 150 patrons a good laugh, and the Blue Submarine taught us about life under the sea.

Hollywood Entertainment Museum

Twenty young adults at La Puente Library made library PSAs in a five-week class, arranged through the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, taught by television and film actor, Ernest Waddell, who says, "I had a great time at La Puente Library. All of the students were very charismatic and had a lot of talent."

Denise Garcia, a 12-year old attending Workman, described the class instructor as "cool" and "awesome." She said, "I just can't wait to make more videos. Being at the library is fun!"

The young adults began by writing ideas, then creating story boards, then filming their work. Marco Muniz, 6th grader at Grandview Middle School says, "We learned how to make and record movies. It was fun. My favorite part was handling the camera."

Nicolas Junior High School attendee, 13-year old Paula Vo stresses, "I learned about how acting can make your life feel more important --- it makes me talk. I'm shy!"

Library page, and Citrus College junior, Adriana Acaratachea, assisted with the class, "There's more to film-making than meets the eye. I didn't realize how many takes we would do! It was an experience of a lifetime."

The last class was a presentation, with pizza, for everyone in the library --- friends and family. Jeanette Freels, Community Library Manager says, "The library is pleased to high-quality programming that encourages young adults to discover everything that their library has to offer." The film program culminated in several videos that are now featured @ myspace.com/lapuentelibrary.

Attached Pictures

Library Kids Watch Video

From left:

Denise Garcia (blue sweatshirt), Paula Vo, Jeanette Javier, Jose Javier, Marco Muniz, and Gabriel Javier

Ernest Waddell, et al.

From top left:

Ernest Waddell (blue tee-shirt), Steven Copeland (blue polo), Monique Delatte (green jacket), Paula Vo (sky blue hoodie), Denise Garcia (plaid shirt), Renee Torres (black shirt), Adriana Caratachea (rainbow scarf), and Dee-Dee Torres (black cat shirt, in front), Marco Muniz

Outreach

Our library was featured in the June 17th issue of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune! The Hollywood Entertainment Museum film program for young adults is described in the article, Young Adults at La Puente Library Create Short Films, which features three photographs taken by the Children's/Teen/Reference Services Librarian, Monique Delatte. Check it out: http://www.sgvtribune.com/highlanders/ci_12610479.





Merchandising & Visual Display

Three displays were created: a book trough display promoting the David Skale magic show, a display of art books for the Parks & Recreation partnership, and a book trough display of beach books for the Parks & Recreation partnership. Four teens assisted with the latter two displays, and a frequent library after-school visitor helped with the former display.

We also promoted events, such as the Ringling Bros. contest, using signs created with assistance from teen volunteers. Photographs follow.

Volunteers

• The La Puente Library teen volunteers helped to make videos about volunteering, attended YA programs, created a felt board story, made signs, assisted and helped children with art activities at story time.



Literary Notes

• Edited NextReads picture book and young adult lists:

o Delatte, M. (Ed.). (2009). Picture Books. NextReads Web site: http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=bb9919d2-8923-4f93-a94d-63b73df56656&N=191408

o Delatte, M. (Ed.). (2009). Teen Scene. NextReads Web site: http://www.nextreads.com/Display2.aspx?SID=bb9919d2-8923-4f93-a94d-63b73df56656&N=185179

• Read adult selections Don't Eat this Book, by Morgan Spurlock; Way off the Road Discovering the Peculiar Charms of Small-town America, by Bill Geist; and Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor after your Third Martini, by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg.

• Read a number of good children’s books, including Peace, Love, and Vegetables by Jules Bass and Debbie Harter; Who Pretends: A Sliding Surprise Book, by Charles Reasoner; I’m the Best Artist in the Ocean, by Kevin Sherry; The BIG Sleep Book, by Guido Van Genechten; Sleepy Time, Baby Animal, by Louise Gikow; and Library Lion, by Michelle Knudsen.