tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post2060384660589202985..comments2023-10-20T17:07:13.322+08:00Comments on Library Grits: Importance of creating an annual report.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-85689829785836994992009-08-17T16:01:04.018+08:002009-08-17T16:01:04.018+08:00Dianne, a great post about the importance of that ...Dianne, a great post about the importance of that Annual Report - have found it so informative - have been busy writing mine whilst on school holidays and hope to present it when our schools reopen here in Dubai. Also my first time doing this report as was not in charge of the Lib as now.We also upgraded our library system from Alice to Oliver SQL in April but have to admit it has been a bit of a nightmare - still have issues particularly the reservations. Used to live in Hong Kong, Discovery Bay - Headland Drive actually and guess your school is the new one now opposite the Greens right? Notice your school is also an ESF school. Used to do some ESL for Educational Services at Bradbury School. Amazing how small the world is with blogs now - so good to read of other's experiences this way so a big thank your input.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-16656946380116836612009-07-02T21:39:33.009+08:002009-07-02T21:39:33.009+08:00Such a timely and valuable post. I added mine to y...Such a timely and valuable post. I added mine to your site and mentioned you in my small blog entry. Thanks! <br />http://timetorenew.blogspot.com/Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929341166832440347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-44386404804459830712009-06-29T14:03:41.721+08:002009-06-29T14:03:41.721+08:00Dianna,
Thanks for your sharing. It's a great...Dianna,<br /><br />Thanks for your sharing. It's a great example of library report. As I work in a local secondary school, we normally write a 2 pages report. It fails to highlight the contribution of library. To encourage other teachers to co-operate with library and understand more of library functions, I will write a report according to yours this year. Thank you!Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-82649215760850985622009-06-29T06:53:55.119+08:002009-06-29T06:53:55.119+08:00Fantastic Dianne,
love your solid reasoning. I'...Fantastic Dianne,<br />love your solid reasoning. I've just done an annual report here but didn't get quite the same positive response that you did. Still, it was very important for me to see what has been achieved this year and to hand over to my successor when I finish up this week.<br /><br />Seemed like not so many of the Librarians do annual reports here - there were a few comments like "no one will read it" or "I just do a short memo"<br /><br />I do think it is very important to highlight the contribution of the Library, parent volunteers and Book Club credits, especially for me this year and that has formed the basis of my collection development this year. Have a great summer<br />FionaMrs. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06144877854946812339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-70159486981038012022009-06-28T15:02:01.464+08:002009-06-28T15:02:01.464+08:00I too believe that an annual report for the librar...I too believe that an annual report for the library is essential. I have always written a end of report for all my libraries.Although it includes all the relevant points, I have used a more traditional report format - I love your layout!<br />We are administrators and managers of a school facility and it is a record of accountability. As you mentioned it is a very important reflective tool of where we have been and where we are going. I like the points you made on the blog here. <br />Apart from my own reflections on my teaching and management practices, I do also diplomatically state suggestions and recommendations that the school administration needs to consider to improve library services.<br />I also write an abridged version (16 pages down to 2) that goes out to the school community with what has been achieved in the current school year.<br />I will try and post a copy of one of my library policies in the near future.<br />Yvonne B.Yvonne B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-59870211062231609342009-06-27T13:32:00.439+08:002009-06-27T13:32:00.439+08:00Dianne, your report is great! If only every TL co...Dianne, your report is great! If only every TL could produce such evidence of their contribution to teaching and learning in the school!!<br />I think we need a sort of proforma for them to easily keep track of all the TL and the library does and is involved with during the year.<br />Do you have such a form, or just a diary you go through at year's end?<br />How to make it easy for them?<br />Great blog too!!! Can I link it somewhere on our Hub site? http://hubinfo.wordpress.com<br />Georgia PhillipsGeorgiahttp://hubinfo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-73042155250629417032009-06-27T10:44:19.516+08:002009-06-27T10:44:19.516+08:00Great post! I would add, share your report online...Great post! I would add, share your report online (as you did) as a source of ideas and inspiration for your colleagues around the world. Hmm, that's got me thinking that it might be a great idea to set up a google spreadsheet that other librarians could add links to their reports to. What do you think?MrsEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496211434803625299noreply@blogger.com