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SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS Jenny Stirrat, School Partnerships Librarian SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS GOALS Ensure easy and equitable access to library resources Support students, schools, educators, and families Create life-long library users OUTREACH & SUPPORT STUDENT ACCOUNTS Student Accounts From Director Weeks’s October 4, 2021 Memorandum As of October 1, 2021, any student who either lives in or is enrolled in any school in Travis County – including public, private, daycare, charter, and homeschool – is eligible for a free Student Card. Cards are valid for three years from date of issue/renewal. Student Accounts No physical cards, just account numbers Borrow 50 items Access all Digital Resources Checkout Hot Spots No fines for late materials Student Accounts exist alongside Youth Accounts 26% of APL Accounts are Student Accounts Account Number Format School District Acronym followed by Student ID Number Ex: AISD10123456 Tier 1 School Partners Number of Student Accounts 83,630 10,063 11,726 3,535 Tier 2 School Partners Number of Student Accounts 582 237 213 481 Student Account Hurdles Student (and staff) Mobility Incomplete and Inconsistent Student Data Files Low Account Usage/School Buy In Student Account Improvements Custom Report to Automate Account Creation Standardized and Limited Required Student Data Targeted Approach to School Outreach Educator Outreach & Support Group Library Cards Professional Development Sessions Direct connection for troubleshooting library issues Subject-specific flyers and communication Co-Sponsor Events at APL Stickers & Posters Educator Outreach & Support Educator & Student Resources BrainFuse HelpNow - Live, online tutoring and writing lab staffed by humans JSTOR and Gale - Research databases Transparent Language and Mango Languages - Language learning SkillMill - skilled trades training including HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical Student Outreach & Support Instructional Videos Victory Tutoring Free printing Safe Spaces AVID Career Talks Level Up Campaign Level Up with APL Campus Visit Sign up 18yo Seniors for Adult Library Cards Ensures future library access Helps maintain account accuracy Caregiver Outreach & Support Parent Support Specialists Parent Meetings AISD Tools for Success District-Wide Events, Back to School Bash Future Goals Regularly Scheduled Account Updates Improve onboarding process for smaller schools Improved usage & engagement Thank you! Jenny Stirrat, MSIS School Partnerships Librarian jenny.stirrat@austintexas.gov lib.studentcards@austintexas.gov library.austintexas.gov | ADA accommodations: 512-974-7400