COLLECTION

MAPPING ASSIGMENT
JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sarah Allen, Christina Lunetta,

and Rebecca Welch
 INTRODUCTION
All statistics and information were obtained from this school library’s
foreign language (468-499/FL) circulation reports.

The current collection has 200 titles that include the following languages:
Spanish, Hindi, Hatti, Turkish, Korean, Vietnamese, Swahili, Ojibwa, and Tlingit

This collection was selected due to its lack of representation for the current
school population
FL 000-099 100-199 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599

600-699 700-799 800-899 900-999 B BIO E EMON

F FIC GN P PMACK PRO PROF REF TEMP

Collection by Category

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000

PHOTOS OF COLLECTION
 The average age of the collection is very
CURRENCY good at the moment.
The materials that the library does have
are very new, which showcases the
dedication to keeping this section up to
date.
Average age of materials
in the foreign language While these materials are current enough
section: to support the curriculum, the quantity
of books spread across the range of
2015 - 8 years languages spoken in the school is not
adequate.
The selection of foreign language books
needs to be updated according to the
ever-changing school population.
 COLLECTION CONDITION
Almost all of the books in this section are in excellent condition as most of
them were purchased recently and, on average, were published within the
last eight years. There are no markings, torn pages, or damaged covers. Only
one book showcased minimal cover damage, as it appears to have been
bent at one time.

Books are labeled with their category (FL for Foreign Language), Dewey call
number, first three letters of the author's name, and an occasional additional
spine sticker that indicates what language the book is in or the type of story
(animal, cultural, fairy tale, etc.).

Aspects of these books that attract students to this collection are covers
with colorful and detailed animals and characters that resemble themselves.
There are also many versions of popular children’s stories written in the
other represented languages which draw the student to this section.
 CIRCULATION
There are currently 200 foreign language titles in the
library, which makes up 1.09% of the total collection.
This year, of the 2,499 total checkouts in the library,
only 29 have been foreign language titles (1.16%).
In total (all years), these foreign language titles have
been checked out 519 times of the 69,716 total
circulations (0.74%)
Finding: while this collection makes up a small
percentage of the library, it is being used a
proportionate amount to its size.
The percentages of circulation by category can be seen
on the next side.
JACKSON CREEK ELEMENTARY
CIRCULATION CHART
 CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
There are two primary functions of this section of the library.

1. The students that speak these languages can have materials to check out for independent
reading. This also allows the students to have books that their families can read to them at
home in their native languages.
2. The ESOL teachers can check out these materials to use in their lessons. Most of our FL
books are bilingual, therefore making them a useful tool when helping these students learn
the English language.

“ ...research has shown that a student's English language proficiency and academic
skills is supported by having students work on the reading fluency and
comprehension skills in their native language.” - ESOL Teacher at JCE

Within the collection of Spanish titles, there are a variety of curriculum connections that can
be drawn to SC State Standards across subject domains and grade levels. This allows
teachers to use these materials to support academic growth in other areas in addition to
cromprehension development. Specific standard information is included on the next slide.
 CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT: SC STATE STANDARDS
K.G.2 Identify and describe a given shape and shapes of objects in everyday situations to include two-dimensional shapes (i.e., triangle, square, rectangle, hexagon, and
circle) and three-dimensional shapes (i.e., cone, cube, cylinder, and sphere).
Math K.NS.1 Count forward by ones and tens to 100.
K.ATO.2 Solve real-world/story problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and differences within 10

Standard 4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Standard 5: Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence,
and investigating multiple interpretations.
ELA 1. 12.1 Classify literary texts according to characteristics of a genre.
3. 12.1 Identify text structures of various genres using the terms paragraph, chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each part transitions.
5. 12.1 Explain how text structures in prose, drama, or poetry differ using terms unique to the genre.
7.1 Retell text, including beginning, middle, and end; use key details to determine the theme in a text heard or read.

Social I-K.3.1 Identify community helpers and safe adults who can help them stay safe in a variety of situations (e.g., using electronic devices; dealing with personal feelings).
Studies K.E.3 Explain why people have jobs, and describe the economic benefits for self and community.

K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Science K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare patterns of diversity within different habitats.

M-1.1.1 Identify good character traits (e.g., honesty, respect for self, respect for others, dependability, responsibility).
M-2.1.3 Describe good character traits (e.g., honesty, respect for self, respect for others, dependability, responsibility).
M-1.1.3 Identify ways that individuals are unique.
G-K.1.4 Explain how families are alike and different (e.g., several brothers and/or sisters; only one child; one parent working outside the home; a grandparent living in
Health the home; pets or no pets).
I-1.5.2 Review situations that require action to protect personal safety at school
I-2.7.2 Discuss safety rules at school.
G-K.1.2 Name the five senses and describe what they do.
 DIVERSITY
These are the most common representational groups found among the emphasis collection.
The largest group represented throughout the foreign language books is animals. Based on this
data, a recommendation could be made to add more titles to this section with cultural
representation that reflects the languages of the stories.
Spanish Korean Vietnamese Hindi
40

30

20

10

0
Represents Culture of Language Multicultural White Animals Other/Objects
 COST
Jackson Creek Elementary school has 56 students that speak a language other than
English and in order to help with the language development, we have found that the
Foreign Language section of the library is lacking in both size and content.

We recommend an additional 16 books and 4 graphic novels to the Foreign Language

section of the school library. With an average costs of $18.00 per fiction children’s
book and $16.49 per graphic novel (SLJ, 2022), the cost will run $353.96.

The titles recommended for purchase are based on current titles within the library that
are checked out frequently, as well as the request from the ESOL teacher, who asked
for more classic children’s books in both Spanish and French. Graphic novels were also
recommended due to the popularity of the genre within the library.
 Recommended Titles for Purchase
Fiction Books

El Pez Arco Iris El Cuento de Ferdinando La llama llama rojo pijama By Anna
Madeleine by Ludwig Bemelmans
by Marcus Pfister By Munro Leaf Dewdney

El Gato ensombrerado ha regresado Huevos verdes con jamón Winny de Puh Devine Combien Je T'Aime by Sam
By Dr. Seuess By Dr. Seuess By A.A. Milne McBratney

La oruga muy hambrienta Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? Buenas Noches, Luna by Margaret
Doña Flor By Pat Mora
By Eric Carle By Bill Martin Wise Brown

Clic, clac, muu: Vacas que escriben a Señorita Mariposa by Ben

Telaraña de Carlota by E. B. White Un Día De Nieve By Ezra Jack Keats
máquina by Doreen Cornin Gundershiemer

Graphic Novels

Miles Morales: Ondas sísmicas Amulet: N° 1 - Le Gardien de la Pierre

Fantasmas by Raina Telgemeier Agallas by Raina Telgemeier
by Justin A. Reynolds by Kazu Kibuishi
 CONCLUSION
Based on the student population within Jackson Creek Elementary School
that speak English as a second language, we felt that the Foreign Language
section of the school library needed additional text. After discussing the
collection with both the Media Specialist and ESOL teachers, we determined
that adding in more children’s books and graphic novels written in both
Spanish and French was the best use of funds and would improve the
collection. By adding our recommendations to this section, students will not
only have more titles in their native language, but also be able to improve on
their reading comprehension.

REFERENCES
School Library Journal’s Average Book Prices 2022. (2022). School Library Journal, 68(3), 15.