Say Cheeese for Texas Libraries: Snapshot Day 2013
FULL REPORT
Texas Library Snapshot Day is an annual tradition. During this promotional event, libraries pick one day
in October (the official snapshot day is billed as October 31 each year) to gather and submit information
about library activities. It is a “snapshot” of a day in the life of your library.
Library Snapshot Day provides a way for libraries of all types across a state to show what happens in a
single day. As always, the range of programs is simply impressive.
Thanks to all the libraries and people who participated. We hope everyone will take part in Library
Snapshot Day 2014.
Summaries
Total participating libraries (includes academic, public, and school libraries): 429
Sample of services from participating libraries…
Every day, librarians at academic institutions are collaborating on at least 20 support and
collaborative class efforts with faculty.
The average public library building sees about 225 kids every day for storytime and over 270
people attending programs.
The average school library hosts over 230 students participating in non-class related activities
such as book clubs and individual study, and almost 405 students receive instructional
assistance from librarians.
Activities
Average
Total
Total
Responses
Customer/student visits (door count)
929.04 126,350
136
Internet/public computer use (number of people)
288.59
34,631
120
Number of reference questions (received through all forms -- in-person,
email, phone, etc.)
121.04
14,404
119
Circulation (all materials) for the day
1,148.29 144,684
126
Database and e-resource usage (combined internal &external access)
5,750.75 506,066
88
Hits to Web page
5,382.36 285,265
53
Number of children (age 0-12) participating in programs
325.82
36,818
113
Number of teens (age 13-18) participating in programs
182.71
15,348
84
Number of adults participating in programs (include higher ed students
here)
52.28
5,751
110
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TEXT QUESTIONS (as submitted)
What are three to five examples of reference questions asked on Snapshot Day?
1) Please help me find stats on xbox as a superior platform 2) Please help me find stats on illegal
immigration 3) Whats the difference between databases and periodicals? 4) Please help me find sources
on surrealism
Where can I go locally to join a writers' critique group? We are moving to the area and need to identify
the best schools for our children. What does Texas law say about the rights of grandparents as guardians
for their grandchildren?
Is the next book in this series here yet? What order is this series? I need to get a nonfiction book for
class. I only read fiction? Do you have any suggestions? (A: "What do you do in your free time? Is there a
sport, team, singer, actor you like?)
1. Where are the scary books? 2. Has a Dog's Life by Ann Martin come back yet? 3. Can you show me
how to place a hold on book? 4. Can I check out that book you used for lesson last week?
Where are the scary books? What book can I use to introduce summarization to my students? Which
book has Camilla in it that you read last year? How do I get on PebbleGo at home? Where can I find
information about Slinkys (for GT project)?
1. I need to know how to do an annotated bibliography in APA format. 2. I need assistance locating
articles related to "inflatable businesses" 3. I am looking for children's books on adoption 4. I need help
accessing the archives for the San Marcos Daily Record 5. What are the ethical issues of Registered
Nurses as donors of organs to patients?
Do you have a book about David Beckham? Do we have any Black Lagoon books? Where are they
located? I am looking for a book about strangers. Can you help me?
1. Where can I find information on fixing a 2000 Volkswagen Engine? 2. I need to find a book about
science projects. 3. Where can I find social events for seniors? 4. Do you have Si-cology 101 and Happy,
happy happy? 5. Can I look up the Pasadena Citizen from 1947?
(1) Is there an app on the student iPads that we can use to reinforce vocabulary instruction? (2) What
resources can you give me for teaching a WWII / Holocaust unit with the novel NUMBER THE STARS? (3)
How do I find pictures of Poseidon on the computer? (4) How do I look up a book to find out the
Accelerated Reader reading level and points? (5) Where are the Bluford books?
1. I need copies of birth certificates from Colorado and California. Can I just get two copies of the birth
certificate application printed out? I tried doing this once before and ended up with some company
taking my money and not giving me the records. 2. I have some unpaid tolls from not having a TxTag and
I think I talked to someone about that a while ago and they said something about adjusting the charges.
But I don’t remember whether I’ve paid anything or how much I owe. How can I find that out? 3. I need
to find information on Medicaid estate recovery. 4. I am trying to register a book with the Library of
Congress. How do I do that?
Where can I find more print resources on ...(British History topics)? Where do I find the publication date,
publication company and author of this book? I'm trying to find a book like Daughter of Smoke and
Bone. Do you have My Sister's Keeper? Which database should I use for my topic?
What's the difference between copyright and Fair Use? Where are the Fancy Nancy books? What can I
read to my son to help him make better choices during class? I need books showing writing transitions.
Where can I find phots on Gothic architecture? Where are your sports books? Do you have a class set of
"Lost Star"; The Story of Amelia Earhart? What databases are there for cultures? I need information on
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pieces of famous art work. What are the rules regarding copyright? How do I use Audacity? How do I
upload or link videos and embed them into my glog? Teacher: Can you recommend two fiction titles that
I could use with my highest reading groups? Student: The computer says this race car book is available,
but it's not there. Can you help me? Teacher: Can you help me? I need a book that shows the life cycle
of a pumpkin...and maybe corn, too. Where are the fable books and what makes a book a fable? Where
can I find the Texas Bluebonnet Award books? Do we have many Spanish expository books? How and
where do I find peer review journal articles? What is the Day of the Dead all about? Do you have a
French dictionary? Do any of our encyclopedias translate to Spanish? What was the title of that book
about the guy living underground? Can you get me an audio version of Gatsby? Do you have The Sun
Also Rises? How can I check out an iPAD? "What makes a roller coaster work?" (grp of 4th graders) "I
want a book that goes up-and-down and back and forth." 1st grader How do I print my essay? Where
are the snake books? How can paents access information about the book fair on-line? Can you show me
how to find this book in the catalog? Could you help me find a book about Einstein? Do you have books
about prepositions? How do I access an electronic book? How do I use AirServer on my iPAD? I am
looking for mini-clocks for my math lesson. Where ae the Mailbox Yearbooks? Can I renew my library
card from the PreK school? (Parent) Can you tell me a book that will go with a female Indian (Native
American) costume? (For our Storybook Character Parade) Where can I get additional die cuts for
numbers? Where do I turn in my books? Where ae the graphic adaptations of fictional works? Can you
request the book A Million Fish...More or Less by Patricia C. McKissack for me? Where are the Greek
Mythology books? How do you say the author's name - Mary Jane "Auch"? 4th grade literature circle
project.
Someone wanted examples of paintings by Rubens and Durer What was Barack Obama’s mother’s
name? List of investors for a small business. Beginning wood carving book. Books for children about
Spring and Summer – non-fiction.
How do you convert data in excel into a PIE Chart? How can I practice for the SAT? Do you have anything
about anger and families? What is the first book in the Last Dragon series? Is there a book like Wonder
in Spanish?
Where is a book about baseball? Where is a historical fiction book? Where is a book on gymnastics?
Where is a book on puppies?
1. Where can I find the voter's guides for the upcoming election? 2. Where can I find other novels like
this one about the Amish? 3. Do I have to come in to renew my library books or can I do it over the
telephone? 4. How do I look up to see if you have a particular book?
1. Can you help me find this? Call number for: Fashion in history : western dress, prehistoric to present
2. I need examples of Roman architecture and specifically arches. Does this library have books on that
topic? 3. Chat reference request for information on the art as well as worship at the monastery at El
Escorial. 4. A student was looking for career books on becoming a luthier with an emphasis on either
electric or acoustic guitar building. 5. Info on weddings of Mexican Americans and past
customs/influences from this culture on today’s ceremonies
How do you import gale articles into Easybib? Do you have any books on the Periodic Table of Elements?
Do you have any books on Fashion in the 1960's?
Where do I go to vote? Where can I find books about angels? Do you have the new John Grisham?
Three examples of reference questions: Do you have the book Killing Lincoln? Can you tell me where you
have your mystery section? I'm looking for the asvab book, do you have it available? Can we access the
database from our computer at home? How would we do that? Would it ask for my library card
information?
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1. How do you look for an Internet site? 2. How do you find books? 3. What is the phone number to the
Social Services Building? 4. How many State Farm Insurance offices are in Edinburg? 5. Where do you
have your scary books?
"Can you help me find what kind of clothing people wear in the grasslands?" "How do people who lieve
near the ocean have to adapt their housing because of their physical environment?" "Did the guy who
wrote the Clifford books write any other kinds of books?"
What's the best website to use for 2nd graders to do research? How many kids can use the puppets at
one time? Where can I find books for the Kindergarten level? How do I look for a book on the computer?
Do you have the next book in this series? Are these bones real?
Can you show me books similar to Captain Underpants?
"Do you offer GED classes here? If not, do you know where I may go to take them?" "Who is my state
representative and how do I contact them?" "Where will the next Summer Olympics be held?" "Where is
Oak Island and the Lost Dutchman's Mine?" "Who invented the flash drive?"
Where are the Halloween books? How do I find information about Shaquille O'neil on KidsInfobits?
What do I do to find information about arctic foxes?
How do I use the Internet to search for book characters? How do I use Google Calendar to reserve
laptops? How do I find scary books for Halloween? Where are they located in the library?
Where can I get a new ID? Can you help me with printing? What floor is this book located on? I need a
book for class but am not sure how to look for it, can you help me?
Do you have any books that show the life cycle of a pumpkin? Where are your books on affirmative
action? What is the first book in the Haddix series? Do you have any zombie books?
How do I download streaming videos? What is the 3rd book in the Spiderwick Chronicles series? Where
can I find a biography of Edgar Allan Poe online?
"Who was the inventor of the helicopter and are there any books about that person? Who invented the
tank and do we have any books on that person?: Can my students use DropBox and should we set them
up with an account? What is the code for our campus for Power Videos?"
Is the iPad Lady here? Do you have Twilight? Do I have to put my social security number on the SAT
paperwork?
Can you help me find a book on gymnastics? How do mummies smell---what odors do they give off?
Could you recommend a biography on my reading level. How do I use this book to find a critical essay on
my short story? Where else could I find information about India besides the books, they are all checked
out? Do you have books on women's rights? What is a primary source?
What would you recommend for a 2nd grade girl? Where did symbols of birthday celebration from?
Such as cake and candles. How do I get verification of income from www.socialsecurity.gov? Who
chooses books purchased by the Brazoria County Library System? Where can I find Jack Reacher novels?
I am looking for information on migraines for a speech paper. I need information on the Nigerian
legends of "Bush Baby" or "Lady Koi Koi". How do I cite a source in MLA format?
Where can I find Diary of the whimpy Kid? Do we have any scary books? Where are books about Snakes?
Teachers ask for books for instruction.
Can you help me find 599 SIM? Where are the dog books? Where is 921 SMI?
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How does a frog get air under water? How do bats use the restroom if they are upside down? Are bats
rats? Is a frog prey or preditor?
1. Do you have any books about fracking? 2. How do I cite this information? 3. Which database should I
use to find information about Obamacare? 4. Which ISBN should I use to cite this book? 5. Do you have
any books on psychology, cults or secret societies?
Advice on using a tablet computer. Next book in a series.
What language is spoken in Indonesia? Where can I find current info on microbiology?
How do I print? Where is this book? What items have I read in the last year?
Can I borrow headphones? How do I print from my iPad? How do I use the note feature in Easybib?
Where can I find books over nutrition? What are the best websites for nutrition?
When will we get the new Wimpy Kid book that I just ordered at the book fair last week? Where are
books like that? Where are the snake books; you moved them this summer when you got new shelves?
Where can I find the scary stories? How do I place a book on hold? Can you help me find a book I found
on LS2? How do I find the correct printer? Where are the mythology books?
Tech question "Can you help me with my student login?" Ref question "I am looking for a
mystery/horror type book that has red letters and a guy on the front. It begins with an M and the
author's first name begins with an M. Do you know that one?"
How many non-profit organizations are there in the US? How can I find out if I'm registered to vote?
How many cities are there in the US?
How do I apply for unemployment? Can you recommend a book like Princess Bride? Do you have
information on Antique Paper Dolls? Yes we did.
How do I format an MLA citation for this resource? Can you recommend a good book to read? How do I
find this book on the shelf?
14. What are three to five examples of student/customer comments? (Optional)
1. It's awesome 2. Friendly
1) The library at NVC is an important aid in finding the information I need for research. Not only is the
online services of the library needed, but also the experience and knowledge of the librarians. 2) Very
helpful resources whether you are using online databases or asking a librarian for help. Quiet and easy
place to study and do homework. 3) Library's are the building blocks to our nations education. Without
Library's, the world would crumble and die. Thank you Librarians for making the world a better place. 4)
Libraries Rock! I have a library card and I'm not afraid to use it! 5) NVC Library & Librarians have been
more than helpful with students researching as well as giving of time and expertise. They are gratefully
appreciated always!
I am learning English at the library, and this helps me to help my daughter with her homework. Without
the library, I would never have learned how to use a computer. I use the library to work remotely and
take online classes. It is an environment where I can be a productive contributor to society. My motherin-law is 87 and has Alzheimer's. I am convinced that the social interaction and the senior programs at
the library have helped to slow the progression of her disease. Library story times for my children not
only promote literacy skills but also social skills which prepare children for an early education.
You got it! You got it! Thank you so much! I will read it this weekend and have it back for the next
person Monday! :-)
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1. "I like the new puzzle in the Puzzle Station!" 2. "I submitted a Bluebonnet Book Quiz last night. Did
you get it?" 3. "Yeah! My hold book is here!"
I can read this by myself! I found my book! I read a book on Tumblebooks at home on my mom's
computer. This is a just right book for me. I didn't realize how many books on matter we have.
1. The library staff were very helpful in getting my search started for articles I needed for a paper I am
writing. They are very approachable and I would recommend others to come if they needed help. 2. I
love the RRC Library because of the helpful & kind staff. 3. should be open 5 days a week/ 24 hours 4. I
like that there are so many floors and each one has a different purpose. (silent floor, help floor) 5. I love
Alkek!
Teen Patron: It is a great place to hang out and make new friends! Adult Patron: The library is a
wonderful place for kids and adults. It is full of resources that enlighten the lives of many. Mrs. Ginger is
an amazing person who is a treasure to many children’s lives. Adult Patron: The librarians are very
helpful. The computer tutorials are very educational and the librarians will try to help you anyway they
can to find a solution. If the library was not able to offer me the services available now, we would be
lacking in our lives. Thank you for making us valuable and knowledgeable. Adult Patron: Thank you for
everything you guys have done throughout the years. Awesome job on the programs, keep it up! If the
library was not able to offer me the services available now, I would be getting into trouble and not be
able to succeed in school or life.
Spanish Patron: Es muy organizada, tiene muchos libros y películas bonitas, y las personas son muy
amables. Si la biblioteca no podía ofrecer los servicios que uso, no sabría donde recurrir para buscar
información y libros para mis hijos.
Spanish Patron: Es un lugar amplio muy ordenado y nos prestan una buena atención. Si la biblioteca no
podía ofrecer los servicios que uso, no tendría lugar a donde buscar la información que necesito.
• Love this library! Good hours and it’s a very good place to be when you need to get work done! • I love
this library because it’s cozy and clean. The workers are very helpful! • The Ozuna library is very big with
enough room for all kinds of projects. It is very organized & comfortable
(1) I love your pumpkin project! (2) [The library] is a little small--can you make it bigger? (3) Can I please
spend the whole day in the library? You won't even know I'm here, Mrs. Jones. (4) I wish Manga had AR
points. (5) The library is no longer aesthetically pleasing. Retro is OUT! Please update the library. Love
the staff though!
1. Love to come here. Staff is very, very helpful in information and in service. 2. I firmly believe in the
importance of libraries in the community. It helps promote literacy, which is important. 3. Love this
library!
Fun. -It's a good place. -Very resourceful and fun. -The library of Duncanville High School is great. The
librarians are nice and helpful. -Duncanville HS library is very active and participates in doing something
new every month to keep the students active and giving them a reason to come back everyday. Duncanville has a very nice library, from many wonderful books, to helpful online resources. I visit the
library everyday and I love it. The librarians are very nice, sweet, and involved with the school, and I
enjoy being surrounded by them. It's comfortable and relaxing. It has many clubs, so everyone from
different backgrounds have a chance to communicate and mingle. I love the DHS library!! -"Lerve it"
(translation: Love it.)
When is our next meeting? (book club), "This book is good!" I want to stay here. I don't want to go back
to class. I want to play more games on the computer. I can't scan my badge in self check. I love all your
books. The best time of the day is coming to the library. You have the BEST! I've been waitin to read this
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book for so long. (The One and Only Ivan) I like how you both make sure students are staying task and
learning. You must know where every book is in this whole library! 5th grade girl "I love coming to the
library." You make the book sound so good. "I go the last Piggie" (Piggie and Elephant book). "This is so
COOL!", "Poetry is COOL!", "You're a really good librarian. I am glad you are our librarian." Requiem was
better than Matched. I need Son of the Mob for my project. "The library looks real scary today!" I didn't
know we had cook books! I love the book fair! We will be here tonight to come to the book fair! I love
this book. Pebble-go is great. The iPADS are awesome! Wish we had more iPADS. Book clubs help me
have more confidence in my self because I'm reading in front of my friends.
Some are: comfy, friends are here, resources, helps me focus. organized
I love to read and the library has plenty of books. Folks have great customer service and are polite.
Thank you. :) We love the computers, puzzles, story time and crafts, movies, books on CD, and of course,
the books. Love it!
The Alpine Public Library is an outstanding facility. Clean, quiet and having a great staff. Book selection is
current with many local texts dealing with Texana and local history, and it's architecturally pleasing. It is
a community treasure. When time permits, I like to look through and read the periodicals. I am grateful
the library is available to the community. We need more libraries! I enjoy the APL for the book selection
and the cheerful employees. I love the mobile app! When I have a random thought about a book, I can
go online and check it out. Really looking forward to being able to load best sellers on my iPad.
The time I was a library assistant for a month. It was awesome! I loved it so much! You've got a great
selection of scary strories. "This is still the best library ever!" from a high schooler who came to visit "I
learned a lot in today's Digital Media Copyright Presentation. Thank you!" This is one of the best books
I've read! I wish my dog could talk, too!
I like the stories. I like playing games on the computer. I hope my class wins the spy party. (reading
initiative at our school)
"I love my library -- it is a vital part of this area -- much needed." "I love this library! My son and I come
here every day." "I like the friendly service. They always help me find the specific book that I am looking
for." "The library has the friendliest staff and are always ready to help. And Popcorn Fridays are great!"
"It is gorgeous! First time to visit the library and already love it."
Many students liked on campus library staff's costumes and commented on them. [Costumes were signs
hanging around staff's neck of a celebrity/character with the caption "______ stole my costume."]
I love playing games in the library in the mornings. This library has more books good books than my old
school. I have questions. Ms. Dawson has answers.
I love doing my homework upstairs near the big window, its peaceful. Love this, for work and play so
does my wife, Great helpful staff! Love this place, been coming here since the late 80's The library
provides a source of wholesome educational activities It’s the jewel of our city
1. You have a very beautiful library. 2. The staff is very helpful. 3. You need to provide more electrical
outlets. 4. You need more studyrooms. 5. You need to extend your hours, especially on the weekends.
"This place is like book heaven!"-- student attending the book fair "I'm glad to know that parents can
check out books from the school library. I wish there were more Spanish books to read with my
daughter." -- parent of student in a dual language kindergarten class "Thanks for helping us with the list
of sites for our project. We were able to find stuff on the websites you recommended."
"The library helps me to separate facts from rumors." "[The library is the] best thing ever created by the
US government." "[If my library was not able to offer me the services available now] my tax dollars
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would yield even less for us than they already do." "I'm studying English at the library. It's very useful for
me. If I can't take the class, I'll be very sad and disappointed." "[If my library was not able to offer me the
services available now] I would have to spend a great deal of money on research books and
entertainment reading. I would not have a safe quiet environment to study in."
I am able to do my work here. Library is the best place to go when you have a period off. Kerr Library is
very nice to stay in because of its coziness. I wish to be here every period. So peaceful here.Great to use
the library in the morning to work on small projects.
I love the animal skeletons! This one looks like a dinosaur bone, but it's a cow leg? See, I found it in this
book. You have the best library ever. Can we play with the puppets next time our class comes to the
library?
'Thank you, this helps with dinner tonight.' 'Can I have more than one hot dog?' 'Will you be open for
trick or treat tonight?'
"I love the aquarium! The fish are so much fun to watch! The new stingray is so cool!" "I like what you've
done with the new book area...it's more open and inviting. The library staff is friendly and helpful." "I
love this library!" "This library has an excellent collection of books... it's what keeps me coming back
week after week."
I love the new environment of the library this year. I really enjoy studying and working here. Love the
study rooms! the rooms tend to be hot. Love the extended hours. The students in my classes rely on a
lot of the databases for their projects (Business Source Complete, Lexis-Nexis) Love the library and all
the amazing people there. People should really pick up after themselves sometimes! the oranges are
really good. I love the librarians I work with.
I love all these new books. Boy, it sure is busy in here. We're so excited to see our son's storybook
pumpkin.
our library is the best in Texas. I feel so successful when I'm in here. And our Librarians are so nice and
helpful. They care about our learning (HS student) I love the library! It's a place where you can read and
learn a lot of stuff you never knew before. Books can help you learn about someone, help with your
projects and sometimes just for entertainment. To me the library is a place that takes you into a whole
new world called imagination!!!!! (MS student) Ms. Tubb does so many different types of lessons with
our first graders. She uses technology some days, reads books, does interactive lessons with the kids,
and so much more. My class loves going to the library. (Elementary teacher) the library is a place where
people come together being in the library for the past few days made me three new friends and i was
just doing some work for class (HS student) I love coming to the library here at Hodges. Our librarian is
always ready to help and share lesson/new books with my class and me. She inspires me to use
literature to better my teaching craft. (elementary teacher)
I love the library. Library is my favorite outclass! I love it when you read books to us. I wish I can stay
with you longer. The students have been using the computer lab more, and I have noticed a big
difference in their technology skills. I would really like it if you could include 2 grade in the lessons.
I love this library. All the staff are warm and friendly. Please stock entire series of an author. We love al
the programs for the young children and the librarian keeps it interesting and educational. If we didn't
have the library I would probably go crazy. Seriously. I look forward to reading; love the jigsaw puzzle
table; my kids enjoyed summer programs etc all their growing years.
Students disapointed, because we do not have more of certain books that are popular with them.
Students want to help in the library.
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Look at that hat; it is Rainbow Fish. There are some really amazing hats here. Did Fancy Nancy win the
contest.
That was fun. I like your book
1. We have to pay to print? My teacher didn't tell me. 2. I love this book so much I want to renew it. Do
you have more by this author? 3. Does the library have my math textbook? 4. My book was supposedly
late but I know I turned it in on time but I keep getting notices for it. 5. I can't check out this reference
book?
The library connects me to the world. I wouldn't be alive without it. The library gives me confidence.
How often do you purchase books? Is the Dewey system really the best way to organize books?
Always great service Library and staff are awesome Have loved this library since its beginning This library
is a great asset to the community.
You guys have and XBox in here? We can eat in here? Thank you for having a quite room. Miss do we
really have to wear our ID's in here? The library is more like a student union at college.
I love this library. This is the place to be! Thank you for being available so I can do my work.
I love this place! You have the best books in the whole wide world. Today's Book Character Parade was
great fun!!!! I'm sorry the book fair is over, but it was great!
The library is the best. I love it. I really, really like this library. It is full of good books and people. I like
being able to come and read and having reading programs. Strack Library is the best. They have tons of
different books. The librarian is very warm and friendly with everyone. She is always willing to help and
support the staff with their classroom efforts.
I love the librarian because she always helps my students with reading. The library is cool. I like to check
out books. I think you should get the new Dork Diary book. I like to read and it's really fun to me and I
could get smarter and learn other words.
Teacher, "Thank you for your help. It worked and you saved me a trip across town. You are awesome."
Student Aide, "I wish I could be in the Library all day instead of just this period."
That was so much fun! You do so much for our library and students, I'm glad you are here! I love the
library!
Why are zombies not real?
I think the library is the best place on Earth!! I love the library as much as I love video games. I love the
library because it is peaceful and fun. Thank you! I feel happy in the library. I love it. I am proud to have
it as my library!
The library has so many good books to read! I love coming to the library. I wish I could stay in here all
day. I didn’t know the library has a manga and comic book section. I’m going to tell my friends!
What a beautiful library, so much history? Do you have any quiet study rooms? Can you tell me where
the Archives are? I need a journal article for my school project, do you have these here? Whats the
password to connect to the library's wifi?
We loved using the net books. The library offers many different fun activities for my family.
I love coming to the Library because we always get to read. Thank you for your open door policy for
parents. It encourages reading at home Library is my favorite class because you choose awesome books.
Thank you for assisting me in my lesson on energy today. Next time we come to Library could you please
pull books on US symbols such as the Flag?
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1. Our library has more than I thought. 2. Our library is really busy today. 3. Our librarians know how to
find the information I need.
Thank you. Wow. I did not know that!
"I have been waiting to read this book forever!" "I know I have read this book 5 times already, but it is
my favorite, so I am checking it out again!" "I didn't know you had books about racoons in the library!"
I love the book you helped me choose! I love coming to the library.
"Wow, that is a lot of pop-tabs!" (Collected for Ronald McDonald House in Houston.) "The story (Otis by
Loren Long) was perfect for what I am teaching right now."
It's a good book morning. Mrs. Beazley, look what I got yesterday! (copy of Allegiant) Mrs. Beazley,
when will we start the school newsletter? I like that website. (Symbaloo)
How do I find a book about Pandas? Do you use an S when signing my username for Gaggle? How do
you change the background of Gaggle? Where can I find a book on wolves? How do I send an e-mail on
Gaggle? Where do I find their contact name?
1. The library provides many valuable resources for my family, including library materials, computer
resources and the printer. We have always enjoyed the children's programs. 2. I love this library because
I can take on-line courses to help in my job search. And the wonderful people who work there! 3. I
brought my two year old to hear an awesome playtime story about apples. He was a little shy, but I
know he enjoyed it.
This is my favorite library. The library's starting to look nice. (We've been remodeling) Everything's
different. The library looks smaller.
1. If there were no Internet at the library, I would not have a good place to do homework. I would not be
able to do my projects for school. 2. I would have to find computer/Internet elsewhere and would spend
more time, money, etc... if it wasn't close by. 3. We look to the library for a place to bring our family. It's
where we learn, socialize research, relax, and meet new people. It's a community necessity. 4. This is a
great location that has everything I need. If not, they research it and have it brought here. 5. I love that
Internet is available and the amount and/or variety of books offered. Very resourceful. I recommend
people all the time to come if they need some books or any sort of information.
I'm so excited! I've been wanting to read this book.
1. The kids loved the craft. 2. We got thanks for providing a place for the craft group to meet.
"Thank you for making the library easier for us to use." - Student "I love the new library set-up. I will be
in here all the time." - Student "This is such a warm and inviting place. It is so wonderful that our library
is really centered around student needs." - Teacher
1. I think I like the library now. 2. I am thankful that I can come in and check-out books. (comment from
parent) 3. All the Bluebonnet Books are checked out.
I really appreciate how you have brought in a browsable collection for us. Thank you for loaning
whiteboards! I teach in a classroom that doesn’t have one and really need it. What a fantastic event!
1. The library is busy 2. The students are enjoying the topic of discussion/lesson topic 3. Miss Lambert
can you help me find (a book)
Do you have a certain book? Where will I find this book? How do you spell?
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Wow - look at all the pumpkins! The class and individual pumpkin patch photos are so cute! I love the
pumpkin patch posing area and the masks! The students did such a wonderful, creative job on the
pumpkins! The library looks great and the Storybook Pumpkins Contest is even better this yea
Ms. Hayes, we love our books. We love to read. The library is fun! I heard about that AR Quiz, may I take
one, said a 1st grader.
They enjoyed the extended hours.
I could read this whole library. I love reading.
The library is a great place for me and my daughter to come and study. The staff is always helpful and
willing to assist us. We enjoy our time. It's a great place to be. Everyone is helpful and friendly. New
books are presented in the front of the library, which makes it easy for me. The library has a good
variety and the clerks are always happy to help and do the best they can. The only problem is that I
don't have enough time to read more.
15. What are some examples of programs and/or training sessions you held on Snapshot
Day? (Optional)
There were two library instructions classes that supported English class assignment. In both classes 50
students were in attendance.
1) 5 information literacy classes 2) 5 physical displays (Get Your Sleuth On, New Books, B-Movies,
Halloween - Make Your Own Tombstone, and Music and Art display) 3) Survey (candy or bookmark as
incentives to complete the survey)
I read a scary story to the 6th grade class and discussed the difference between the genres of mystery
and scary stories. I also had a fall breakfast in the library for the school staff members that morning.
Story time for toddlers (2 sessions) Senior Citizen Game Day 6 ESL tutoring sessions Computer classes (2
in English and 1 in Spanish) Yoga class Teen tutoring Proctoring of an exam Class to learn Spanish
Internet safety, digital footprint, StudentNet usage, Database usage
I introduced a new library station this week with my students. It's a Word Play Station. I have some
words listed on laminated cardstock and the students have to find the synonym that matches the word
on the card in a bottle full of colored rice. The kids really like this new station. I also put out a new puzzle
in the puzzle station this week. Library stations are good for students who finish checking out books
early or for studnets who did not bring their books on library day. It keeps kids engaged in learning.
Held our Storybook Character Parade on that day. All students who were dressed as storybook
characters walked around the school. All staff dressed and participated. Internet Safety lesson on
personal safety were held with students in 2nd grade.
In conjunction with No Place for Hate, I read Mo Willems' book, The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? and we
discussed and modeled how to speak to someone kindly and how kindness can change someone. With
5th graders coming in to use the computers, we discussed how to find online resources from home by
accessing webpage.
• 2 orientation sessions for US 1100 class by Library staff; • 1 orientation session for US 1100 class by
Wittliff staff; • Ladrillería, part 2 event in the Wittliff Gallery (Presented by Texas State’s Center for the
Study of the Southwest, this second of three events features a talk by Alberto Dávila, a border-area
economist from the University of Texas-Pan American.)
Internet Safety
Worked individually with one student to create a Voki book report during lunch.
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1. Story time 2. Fall Festival 3. Gaming 4. Paleontology and Dinosaur Bones Program
We had our regular once a week session Information Research Certificate classes. These are seven
classes held almost every week on a different weekday and in different order, covering research skills,
use of catalog, databases, and web for research as well as citation in MLA and APA formats. Students
who complete all seven get a certificate, sometimes required/extra credit by an instructor. Classes are
non-credit, free and students don't need to register beforehand.
Played Halloween booktrailers continuously on the flatscreen as a reading promotion / Taught students
and teachers how to access the research databases on campus and remotely using the mobile app /
Helped teacher to use OPAC to find materials at other campuses that we didn't have / Helped students
register for the ACT / Helped world geography teacher find interactive maps on World Book ebook site /
Gave a mini-lesson on realistic fiction vs. fantasy / Book club meetings / Literature Character Parades /
Trained a group to use the Toontastic iPad app to create a short video / Book fairs / Peer tutoring
(Academic Rockets)
Baby Costume Party at the Library (Storytime fun for ages birth - 18 months) Ghostly Happenings
(Halloween party for teens)
Senior research started. This was the last day of our Monster Mash contest (match the monster with the
book). We gave a treat (candy) when a teacher or student checked out a book. We had a Blackboard
training for teachers in the library.
Mentor Program (community member reads with a student). Parent info Session (how to use the library
to help with homework), 4th grade book club (Big Read) Family Night @ the Library. Storybook
Character Parade. Preschool story time, Halloween story time. Helped 7th grade ELAR teacher
administer test on media literacy. Reading Buddies, American Girl Book Club, teacher inservice,
intervention Teaching 3rd graders to edit using Movie Maker and Audacity Destination Imagination
session, booktalks for Halloween Using Google Docs, Using Audacity, Using Glogster, Using Databases
(Discovery Streaming) Worked with ITS to show Learning.com to teachers during PLC ipad lesson with
first grade classes Ebook help for teachers Book talks, sharing Prezi in Google Docs. Fall/Halloween
Storytime for Kinder-2nd grade. Texas Bluebonnet Award info session and Shared Reading for 3rd-5th
grades. Scary Stories in the library Bluebonnet lessons related to current Bluebonnet books Middle
School had the Boo Bash for the children from Pierce Early Childhood Center. iPAD information to 8
faculty. Taught four Leadership classes a lesson that required reading student chosen short story and
analyzing a character's leadership traits. Police officer spoke to 9 classes of 4th gr on Bullying. 3rd grade
reading tutoring after school. 2x2 ead alouds; co-teaching compare/contrast texts; K training for self
checkout Library hosted a book fair and special extended hours for Family Night. Students were
instructed on book care, calculating price, adding sales tax, rounding up to the nearest dollar and
counting money. Chick Lit Book Club, Fall into Reading Night, teacher training on ebooks (GALE), book
fair, planning with IT for acceptable use lesson. Database Training. NetTrekker training. Pebble-go
training. Ebsco training. Britannica and World Book. Tellegami app training, students created avitars,
took fall photos, and recited original poertry. Inventory in the library. Reading Spooky books in the event
of Halloween.
Students were instructed in Internet Safety and given the opportunity to create a Digitial Super Hero.
We did not have any training sessions, but we had National Night Out. We had police officers, fire
fighters, and some EMS people. We also had children's crafts and the adults and children really enjoyed
the crafts.
Composting 101 class and MESS (Math, Engineering and Science on Saturday)
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Crafter's Corner Conversation Club StoryTimes Special Halloween Program
Family Story Time: for families with children 6 and under: books, songs, finger plays, related crafts. Adult
Beginner Computer Class: personalized instruction in basic keyboarding and internet use.
Instructed students on how to effectively evaluate websites. e-Library training sessions were being
conducted. Austin Community College Connection Program Small Group, Books Studies Voicethread
project with 6th graders Read a book about the importance of math to first grade. Then we played a
dice game on the Promethean Board to reinforce addition. Librarian presented a program on developing
characters in fiction writing. Interactive story time, Broadcast, Math Intervention group, lunch group for
reluctant readers 4th and 5th grade 2 inference lessons; 3 interactive booktalks comparing text
encyclopedias to on line databases Biography Lesson/Database instruction Book Talks, 6th grade
Independent Reading Assignment collaboration where students select and read different genres or
topics correlated to class instruction.
ALA Declaration for the Right to Libraries on display for signing Library renovation online survey
Education database trial & feedback survey Table tents thanking donor for furniture refinishing
University Writing Center English classes doing research
We had a geologist come and speak to the entire 4th grade. We did three lessons on information
technology and 2 lessons on literacy.
1. Dedication Ceremony for Refurbishing of the Philotechnos Children's Library and Edwardine Malley
Chillington Art Gallery. 2. Halloween Scavenger Hunt
My students, first and second grade, have been reading about pumpkins. We have been learning about
the life cycle. This week students tried to estimate the number of seeds in a very large pumpkin and a
much smaller one. Next week they will count the seeds, practicing some math along the way, and see
how close they came with their estimates.
Kindergarten and First Grade students used puppets as the librarian read the story "Possum's Harvest
Moon". There was a large yellow moon for a backdrop and green twinkling Christmas lights represented
the fireflies in the story.
Accessing EasyBIB School Edition and MackinVIA resources for research classes. Reading Rocks Book
Club program on Nanowromo. Starting a novel. Teen Read Week activities ended on this day.
Halloween crafts and trick-or-treating.
Local Authors Hour: each month a local author gives a presentation and then sells/signs copies of their
book. Marketing and Publishing Group: after Local Authors Hour, aspiring local authors get together to
discuss promoting their work Crazy Thursday: a weekly K-5 program with varied topics, often a craft or a
science experiment
Examples of programs and/or training sessions we held on Snapshot Day: Story time and costume
parade conducted by Cari Raley, Children's Librarian, geared for the 3- 5 year olds. Teen Program
conducted by Stephanie Vazquez, Teen Librarian, geared for 13 - 18 year olds.
1. Story Time 2. Library Tour for 85 Kids from a Local private school. 3. Teen Read Week - Program 4.
AVANCE - ESL Class 5. Crafters Class 6. Library Book Club meeting
1. Book Fair preview for 24 classes plus lunch sessions with parents 2. 1st grade Morning Reading Club 3.
Web-based research using a librarian-created hotlist of how people adapt to the demands of their
physical environment
Facebook for the First Time Craft Carnival Basic Word 2010 Trivia Night: Katniss Edition Book Talk:
Current Website, Books & Authors Mother Goose Time Toddler Time
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- Extended Library Hours - Students conducting print research - Students conducting database research Students working on annotated bibliographies - Students using the EasyBib App on their iPads
1. How to use our online databases. 2. Career Puppets center - what might my puppet say. 3. Identify
this Skeleton Science Stations (with real bones and books) 4. Free book give-away to every child AND
every adult who came to the library that day. 5. Parent Library Card applications 6. How to look for a
just-right book.
We had a hot dog party after school I assisted one patron with her kindle app on her Ipad
We had a story time and a preschool group come to "trick-or-treat" at the library. We also participated
in the city's "Trunk or Treat" event which drew over 2500 attendees.
We had training sessions on searching for books in HIP (Horizon Information Portal). A class of students
was shown how to use AP Archives for a research project.
5th graders used Kids Infobits and/or Encyclopedia to find interesting facts about a topic that they were
researching. They then wrote 1-3 complete sentences in their own words using the facts that they
discovered. Kindergarteners listened to Eric Carle's The Very Busy Spider, and then made a spider
bookmark to take with them before checking out their books for the week.
We had the Scholastic Book Fair taking place this week in our library.
Name the Gnome
Read a Bluebonnet book to a class. Storybook pumpkin display. Introduction and practice using the
Google Chromebooks. Primary and Secondary source instruction.
Trained English teachers on the use of Novelist which is provided by our local ESC.
book fair, teacher trick-or-treat corner with snacks, puzzles, and library catalogs they could tag with
sticky notes if they saw items I could purchase that would be useful to their classes
iPad Deployment--checking out iPads to students. Teachers using Computer Labs. Jag Overtime--after
school tutoring.
Internet safety lessons Introducing Tumblebooks to first graders Digital Citizenship - what to keep
private, how to treat others, how to get and give credit online Professional training on laptop cart use I
sponsor a Boys Reading Club. I had 18 participants this day. We are reading "Football Genius" by Tim
Green. Video conference for Kindergarten with the Grace Museum in Abilene
Toddler Storytime Adult Book Group discussion
Edgar Allan Poe-try reading contest. NaNoWriMo kick-off party for National Novel Writing Month.
Family History Program Lapsit Story Time Toddler Story Time Basic Spanish for Adults Book Club for 4th
& 5th Graders Poetry Festival Kendall County Library Advisory Board Meeting
Classes for gifted students.
We had a HallowReading Hat Decorating Contest where students (with the help of their families)
decorated a hat like their favorite storybook character. All students who participated received a pass to
wear their storybook hat to school on Halloween. Winners of the contest received a $5 gift certificate to
our Book Fair in December. Students could also use their box tops to vote for which Storybook Hat they
wanted to see our principal wear on Halloween--either Fancy Nancy hat or Cat in the the Hat hat.
Retn on bats live from the Texas wild life Project bases learning project group story time Frog and Fly,
Coral Reefs reading olympics
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Bible Study Trick or Treat reading program Tayshas Reading contest Flu shots Classes in the library for
guided research Picture re-takes No Place For Hate club NHS Tutoring
Toddler storytime GED tutoring English as a Second Language group meeting.
Explained to the remedial reading classes the organization and different subjects in the Non-fiction
section of the library.
guitar lessons ESL class
Teaching juniors how to use EasyBib in conjunction with their LISD Google accounts to take notes,
outline, and form a bibliography for a research paper they are assigned.
-- "Take Your Best Shot" of the Western Texas College LRC/Library Outside/Inside Photo Contest -"Submit Your Favorite DVD" Contest
GT students lesson on Note-Taking Introduction to upcoming author visits...reading books and
discussing the authors
Our fall book fair just ended and about 650 students out of 789 dressed in storybook characters for our
school wide parade, our school band and I (dressed in full cat in the hat costume) led the parade outside
so parents could see us.
6th graders learned about expository non-fiction and biographies. Library Club decorated pumpkins.
Library Assistants made bookmarks.
Barbie Cake Display Parenting Class Presentations all day.
I trained students and parents to use the databases that our school subscribes to.
Literary Knights book club meeting before school = )
Our facility was used for early voting; Storytime; our facility was also used for mobile mammography
screening.
Halloween Library Night family story time.
We had a Halloween Storytime and Costume Contest.
TAKS tutorials for seniors Lesson to freshmen on how to search the library catalog and find a book on
the shelf
Museum book club, interactive book discussion group complete with museum quality artifacts. Story fair
for area daycare, preschool and kindergarten students for Galveston Island.
Open Library Night
We had a quick author visit event with Claire Legrand. She stopped by on her way to the Austin Book
Festival and was able to have an hour Q & A session and book signing in the library. Her event took place
right as the Teen Anime Club event finished -- the teens were thrilled to see her.
Open Library Night- various literacy topics covered for students and parents
Book club Class Research for project
We held a "Storybook Pumpkin Contest" where students decorated pumpkins to represent their favorite
book characters.
Digital Citizenship ( internet safety) Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales Bluebonnet Reading
We had 3 classes in the library working on research, plus a training session at the end of the day.
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Showing students how to log in to our system and place a book on hold. Showing teachers how to sign
up for Discovery Education.
showing students how to find just right, safe web sites to play games on
Third grade classes learned to log on to the PAC and look for books using the Kids catalog version.
Metzler participated in the Jumpstart.org "Read for the Record Day" and the library handled the
recording sheets for number of readers in each class along with providing online access and information
about the book and author.
Taught some teachers how to access and use Symbaloo via the library webpage. Then taught those
teachers how to create their own Symbaloo webmixes.
Gulf Coast Reads paper plane making for children Prescription Drug disposal (outside in parking lot)
We taught Digital Citzenship lesson to K-5 on personal safety on the internet. They were taught never to
give out their personal information, safe websites, and how to be a good online citzenship.
I arranged for two virtual field trips for four kindergarten classes using Distance Learning with the Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History on Creepy or Cool? I taught one second and one fifth grade group
how to sign onto Gaggle. I showed them how to change their background and how to send an e-mail to
a friend. I met with six GT students in 5th grade to show them how do use the new Database Gale and
how to copy and save citations on their information that they find.
Toddler Time and Teen Advisory Pannel
Photography / Video Club Science Fair research - topic selection and identifying keywords
“Birds of Prey” presented by EarthQuest Falconer Steve Hoddy . This family program gave guests the
opportunity to get up close and personal with several live birds of prey, including a Harris hawk
peregrine falcon, and Andean condor. In addition to meeting live raptors, the “Birds of Prey” program
includes an interactive discussion n to these birds’ habitats, adaptations for flight, sight, hearing and
hunting. This program was sponsored by the Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and the Texas Midcoast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. A DAR meeting was held in our meeting room.
We learned about keeping ourselves safe on the internet. For Kindergarten through second grade, we
learned what information is safe to give out on the internet and when to ask a grown up for help. In
third through fifth grades, we learned the difference between personal and private information online.
We then evaluated websites to see what kinds of information they requested.
Craft Sharing program Preschool Storytime
I rearranged our library into genres and categories, so I showed students how they can find books based
on their interests. I trained students on how to use our resource databases and how to look for library
books online. I also showed students our College and Career section and the resources we have
available to them.
We had 3rd and 4th grade classes in the library. We learned about our Bluebonnet program and internet
safety. It was a perfect tie-in because of our online forms for Bluebonnet books.
Social Media and You presentation for Digital Citizenship Week Cyber Safety
Web of Knowledge training Materials Advantage Society's monthly meeting in Discovery Park Library
English 1320 library instruction Opening Reception for Resource Center LGBT Collections: 50 Years of
LGBT Collections in Dallas Outrageous Oral in the Forum, LGBT Storytelling in partnership with the Dallas
Way Intensive English Language Institute Orientation, program for UNT International Poetry Reading
from the Department of History
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5th grade presentation on Digital Citizenship 4th grade writing book reviews and uploading into
webpage
Worked on learning the library search on the computer. Worked on a fun writing project.
Rachel's Challenge Book Club Breakfast Teen Read Week Library visit-7th Grade
This was our Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest day. Parents and their students came to the library
to deliver their contest entries. Each student that entered, posed for a picturein our Pumpkin Patch
posing area. The photos were posted for public viewing at our campus entry hall. The classes and staff
that dressed in a pumpkin or orange shirt posed for pictures with pumpkin props and masks. We had
over 350 participants who dressed up, turned in pumpkins or visited the display. The class lesson
focussed on an interactive websites, learning about Christopher Columbus.
Email Basics Retirement from a Woman's Perspective Teen Cuisine: Edible Books
2nd Grade Class: Table of Contents
Ipad research Family time- read with your family for extended hours
adult book discussion of "City of Thieves" by David Benioff homeschooled tween book discussion of
"Sabriel" by Garth Nix Baby Bounce storytime
16. Please make any comments you would like to add. (Optional)
This feedback survey asks what type of library we are twice. Perhaps combine those questions? Also we do have computers, but we don't have a system of counting how many people used the computers. I
had to leave that blank. I could not get the database usage for the day, but we do offer those services.
I am always pleased by the many positive compliments we receive about our staff on Snapshot Day: This
is a great place for all ages to come, and the staff is great! I love and appreciate this place and these
people more and more every day. It is wonderful that the library offers 21 differemt computer classes
free of charge. The instructor is a wonderful teacher, extremely knowledgeable and very patient.
Interlibrary Loan Statistics • Borrowing requests filled: 24 (4 articles, 20 loans) • Lending requests filled:
75 (41 articles, 34 loans) Acquisitions Data Statistics • 197 requests entered or imported to be ordered:
26 e-books, 163 print books, 3 DVDs, 2 e-journals • 297 items ordered: -- 218 books, 72 ebooks, 4 kits, 1
DVD, 1 map, 1 e-journal archive • 1 subscription renewed • 9 short-term loans incurred • 58 books
received Cataloging & Metadata Services Statistics Cataloging Titles cataloged 2,244 Volumes processed
2,368 Physical Processing/Labeling Volumes made ready for public use 115 Withdrawals Processed Titles
withdrawn 1,054 Volumes withdrawn 1,054 Public Service Requests Requests from the public for
materials or other services 4 Digital Collections Usage Full PDF Downloads 1,564 Item Page Views 1,487
This was a follow-up activity for our Internet Safety Fall lessons
Patrons enjoyed being asked about their library experience and what would happen if libraries ceased to
exist! They had fun having their picture taken and being interviewed.
(1) I am very pleased with the students's perception and use of the library. I agree wholeheartedly that
it needs to be updated! Furniture and look is from the 1960's. (2) This [special day] was a great idea. The
students had an opportunity to do things out of the norm. (3) A wide variety of things may go on in the
library on any particular day. Activities may range from circulation (always) to Future Problem Solving
competition to faculty and departmental meetings. I also host book club meetings. (4) The students
were excited to know how much information was circulated on that one day. They had no idea of what
really happens on a day-to-day schedule in the library. (5) Participating librarians commented on how
much fun the day was both for themselves and for the students.
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We collect our stats monthly, add them to our website, and email them to interested community and
school board members and school administration.
This was also our Book Character Day when all the students 800 dressed as their favorite book
character.
Please define key words like "programs". Ambiguity makes data collection a more challenging task than
it has to be. Great program to share what is happening in school libraries. Good way of promoting
libraries with data!
My passionate belief is that if students are comfortable in the library when they don't need to be here
they will use it when they do. The habit of coming, even for social needs, puts them in the library when
they need to use the resources or just get their school work done.
Thank you!
This Snapshot Activity was such a positive experience! We found it difficult to limit the number of
comments and programs we collected in our stats. For example, the majority of the elementary libraries
are responsible for the morning broadcasts to students. We had 11 parent/ volunteer visits, as well as
20 teacher visits throughout the day. It was also drop-off day for Coins for Coats, so we were collecting
money for much of the day.
This a a great way to showcase all the things we do in the library and remind patrons of the many
resources we provide.
Thank you for Snapshot and allowing us to share what is going on in our library with you.
FBISD is wonderful as well as forward thinking to plan and support their schools with professional level
staff in the library. I enjoy the smiles on the faces of all those that share time with me in the library.
Librarians lead very busy lives! I enjoy being a librarian and love the range of activities we perform on
any given day. Library services provide a vital role in the school community in forming and shaping
students to be life-long learners and readers. Our theme for this year is "Learning for Life," and our push
is to enable users to have 24/7 access. We are increasing awareness of our electronic resources to
reach that goal. We are having great success with communicating through the social learning platform
Edmodo.
Staff comment: I was helping a lady print and she said, “I just wanted you to know that I love coming
here. It’s such a beautiful building and everyone is so helpful. I’ve never been in without y’all being able
to help me.”
On this day I was conducting a book fair. The library was open all day along with sales in the library. The
library was also open late for a parent event in which the book fair was open for all parents.
this does not include people asking for supplies, taking books to teachers that request during the day
We had a busy day, with three programs and a Friends of the Library costume contest (held outside of
the library).
It was a fun Halloween Library Snapshot Day!
It was a lot of fun and ended up making the library experience more interactive for our students.
Although the library snapshot day is a look into our world, it's doesn't include the day today efforts.
Everyday is different in the library. Everyday is an adventure and a chance to expand the library
knowledge of our young students.
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School Libraries are the backbone of instruction and collaboration in the Public school arena. The
openness and cooperation of Library staff in learning and technology education is essential to the goals
and learning of the school as a whole.
We stay busy from the moment we arrive on campus until the time (long after our contract hours are
over) we leave. Along with all of our librarian tasks that we complete each day, we also laminate every
Tuesday and Thursday, make IDs for all students when they need them, reset passwords for students
(for the network, Gaggle, and Blackboard), and complete and send a daily newsletter to all Klein Forest
staff members.
Our Snapshot Day was fun as our students and staff enjoyed the Read for the Record activities and
shared in helping set a world record for the number of readers on that day. 859 Metzler students heard
the story of October 3, 2013.
I loved taking part in Snapshot Day. I realized I really need to promote using the library computers for
instruction and other such purposes other than only OPAC searches. I want to get other libraries in my
district to take part in Snapshot Day so we can compare and share information.
We have been remodeling. This was the first week for class visits and circulation.
We typically also offer free one-on-one small business counseling on Wednesdays through a partnership
with SCORE, but unfortunately their rep was out on jury duty.
It was a great day, with a big turn out!
18. Any final comments you would like to make about Library Snapshot Day? How can we
improve this process? (Optional)
We are excited to do this again next year!
I find it ridiculous that the survey does not include "check out books" in the list of "What did you do at
the library today?" Dozens of people write this in the "Other" box, and they should not have to do that.
Why should we seem to be embarrassed that we check out books!!
The process is very easy which I appreciate!
I think Library Snapshot Day is an excellent idea to interact with our patrons and get direct feedback
from them. It is very important for the community to know just how essential libraries are to the
educational, recreational and professional needs of the public.
What a great promotional event for school libraries that usually fly under the radar in our district public
relations efforts! It's great to advocate for libraries this way, to show how important--and essential for
some--library programs and services are to students and teachers.
Thank you for organizing this. It made us think about how and what we keep statistics on and asking for
more input from students and not just staff and administration.
Oct. 31st is not a good day for doing this. Schools have things going on at each individual campus that
aren't normal.
Is there any more direct way to upload photos?
The last two years campus librarians used a Google form to report the data they collected. This made
the District report easier to compile. This makes sharing the spreadsheet results with the librarians very
easy. We will send you the form that Diane Hart created, and the resulting spreadsheet. It would be
helpful if there were a different Google form for each type of library for those who use Google. Also,
data for District-wide circulation and online database usage was calculated at the District level.
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We totaled the "What did you do at the library today? Please check all that apply" responses, but you
did not ask for the data!
You all are doing a wonderful job. It would be nice if you could email us a final report instead of us
having to hunt for it.
The surveys were interesting to see, but I wish that you would let us imput more of the data from the
surveys, since we're taking the time to collect it. Also, in the list of reasons for visiting the library (on the
survey), there should be an option for checking out books or other materials. Almost all of the "Other"s
were about checking out materials or picking up holds. Other than that, this was an interesting
endeavor.
It was fun planning this.
Although we have 72 schools, the data I have submitted is for just 54 of them. The other schools didn't
supply data to me in a timely manner.
I hope that libray events will be shared wtih the public across Texas in order that library services
provides are important in each community.
Library Snapshot Day was great fun at our library. We created a "what if" board to encourage patrons to
tell us what they'd like to change in our library.
It's always fun to participate! It's amazing all the cool programs and resources we're offering at any
given time!
Like the idea! Great for publicity & promotion of the library.
How can we send photos of our Library Snapshot Day to TLA?
Would it be nice to do this during Book Week?
I think snapshot day should be a compilation of what could happen on a typical day or not so typical day
in a Texas library. Today, 31st, it is raining cats and dogs. Even if we had planned an extravaganza, the
Please explain or offer examples to clarify questions on counts for library activities.
Emphasize that libraries can specify a specific day in October. Local news agencies were under the
impression that this day was 10/05 statewide.
Thank you! Enjoyed it!
Snapshot Day was fun for my school.
I would have loved to have used a week. So many different activities are spread throughout the week to
accommodate teacher's schedules. I don't feel like I adequately portrayed the different services of my
library in just one day.
This was a wonderful experience. Our patrons were very open to the idea of being photographed, or, in
the very least, taking a survey. Thanks TLA!
This is our first posting. Next year we will try to take pictures.
I think that school database usage would be higher later in the year.
I'd be interested in seeing the data from all the academic library respondents. I think a good question to
add would be: How large a student population do you serve?
We should send in some photos from our event to show on your webpage with participant's permission.
I would like to be able to submit a file with pictures/ words
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