READiscover @theBALibrary: A Proposed Summer Reading Program

 The BA Library Bridging Program

Proposed Programs for Summer 2023

BRIDGING PROGRAM 1: READiscover at the BA Library

Informed by the results of the yearly research skills assessment of the BA Library among students from Grade 9 - 12 as well as observations, anecdotal and feedback of teachers during research skills instruction with the Teacher Librarian,  these proposals are presented for consideration and approval of the Academic Leadership Team.

TEACHER PROPONENT/S: Mrs. Zarah Gagatiga, Teacher Librarian (possible with LS, content area teachers in the Sciences and Humanities)

BRIDGING PROGRAM 1: READiscover at the BA Library

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: We often hear from teachers and mentors the merits and value derived and learned from reading. Researches and studies all through the ages have proven the benefits of reading for the holistic growth of the brain and the general well being. Formal instruction of reading skills is essential as well as the exposure to works of literature and a variety of media or non-literary texts that lead to independent learning. 

Adapting (and adopting) the American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Services’ Reading Without Walls Program, The BA Library’s READiscover is a four week reading program that immerses and engages the reader in the reading experience and expression of their responses to the literature of their choice. 

The program will specifically focuses on:

• Weeks 1-2:  Reading a book with a character who doesn't look or live like you.

• Week 2-4: Reading  a book about a topic you don't know much about.

• Week 4-6: Reading  a book in a format you don't normally read for fun.

• Week 6-8: Reading a book required of a subject in school

  

OBJECTIVE/S

The BA Library’s READiscover Program is aimed at fostering curiosity and sense of wonder; enhancing skills on introspection and self awareness; gathering of insights and taking note of these cognitive and affective sparks in a journal (print or digital).

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: No limit. Open to all BA students, faculty and non-academic staff, security and service crew and their dependents; Open to incoming grade 9 students and transferees; Open to students of BA’s partner schools.

MECHANICS:

For BA Students, Faculty and Staff, Incoming Students, Transferees

1. Sign up in the Google Sheet to receive a READiscover Journal;

2. Read the Guidelines in the READiscover Journal; recommended list of books and resources (print or electronic) and watch the BA Library Access to OPAC video;

3. Borrow books and resources from the BA Library; 

4. Readers will earn a badge and a token in completion of the journal;

5. Dates of borrowing will be announced upon approval of the proposal;

• Borrowing Guidelines over the summer is subject to the approval of the proposal

For Security and Service crew and their dependents; and Students from Partner Schools*

1. Sign up in the Google Sheet to receive a READiscover Journal;

2. Read the Guidelines in the READiscover Journal; recommended list of books and resources (print or electronic) and watch the BA Library Access to OPAC video;

3. Borrow books and resources from the BA Library; 

4. Readers will earn a badge and a token in completion of the journal;

5. Dates of borrowing will be announced upon approval of the proposal;

• Borrowing Guidelines over the summer is subject to the approval of the proposal

* A MOU may be needed between BA and the partner schools; an agreement on use and accountability of borrowed library materials may be needed for Service Crew and Security.

LOGISTICS/ DATE/ SCHEDULE: Kickoff and campaign on May 2023; Summer 2023 - four - five weeks

End of May - Sign up and borrowing begins

1st Week of June - Borrowing of library materials for the entire summer

2nd Week of June till 4th Week of July - READiscover is on!

1st Week of August - Returning of borrowed books from the BA Library

BA Library Staff: Flynn Felix

We are also open for volunteers from students under CAS and Community Service.