Library Access Map

The purpose of the Library Access Map is to visually represent the current state of Oakland Unified School District libraries.

​​We use three metrics for this dashboard:

1. OUSD Library Staffing/Access

      In OUSD, school libraries are staffed by library technicians, teachers in the library, or teacher librarians. The majority of schools in the district are staffed by a part or full-time classified library technician.

      Having a professionally staffed library ensures a consistent presence that gets to know the students as they move from grade to grade, and can provide book recommendations based on knowledge of the learner’s interests and reading abilities. Library staff hold regular class visits and maintain the collection, ensuring it continues to meet a school’s specific needs. They may also plan special activities such as book clubs and author visits, and collaborate on family literacy nights or book fairs.  

      2. OUSD Collection age

          At least two-thirds of the collection is less than 15 years old. 

          (Source:California Model School Library Standards
          https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf)

          3. OUSD Collection size

          There are at least 15 books per student in the collection. Note that model school library standards: Books per student: 28

          (Source:California Model School Library Standards
          https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf)

          Helpful Tips for Using the Access Map

          • If you click on a school circle on the map, the school library data will appear below the map.
          • Click the home icon on the leftside menu to recenter the map on Oakland.
          • Click the Escape key to return to the original view of all schools.

          Have feedback? More questions? Contact email address in case of any feedback or questions: team@oaklandliteracycoalition.org 

          More about the metrics we use:

          OUSD Library Staffing

          California’s model school library standards state a recommendation that each school has a full-time credentialed teacher librarian, who has a teaching license, completed a bachelor’s degree or higher, and holds a teacher librarian services credential, as well as a full-time classified paraprofessional or library technician.

          Collection quality

          The age and size of the collection are only two measurements of collection quality. Each school has specific collection needs that correlate to the uniqueness of their student population.  Collection development is an ongoing activity to ensure that the resources:

          • Reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the students
          • Represent diverse viewpoints
          • Provides access to quality, high-interest books
            • Students who are able to explore independently around topics that interest them cultivate a love of reading that extends into adulthood

          OUSD Digital Library

          Sora, OUSD’s digital library, provides all OUSD students with access to digital materials including audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines. The digital collection is not reflected in the library access map data.