scholarly journals Investigation and Analysis of the Current Status of School Libraries in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunfei Du ◽  
Ming Zhu
Keyword(s):  
School Library ◽  
Core Values ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
The Core ◽  
Infrastructure Services

Based on the surveys and the analysis of 72 school libraries in 6 provinces in 3 regions of China, this study found that although the development of school libraries in China has started, the core values and concepts of the school library services have not been reflected in its overall practice, and library infrastructure, services, and librarians’ credentials and school libraries’ digital resources have not improved significantly. There is a gap among school libraries between the economically developed eastern region and the poorer western regions, suggesting a more serious question of imbalance of school library services.

scholarly journals Fostering a Culture of Reading through School Libraries: Room to Read’s Experience in India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunisha Ahuja ◽  
Ami Ehrlich ◽  
Julie Maurin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
International Education ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Reading Room ◽  
The Core ◽  
Student Assessments ◽  
Core Components

Since 2003, Room to Read, an international education NGO, has been working in India to help foster a culture of reading in schools through the establishment of over 1500 school libraries. This paper outlines the evolution Room to Read’s Reading Room program in India as an example of how school library programs can address the reading challenges of children in developing countries. The focus of the paper is on Room to Read India’s Primary Reading Enhancement Program (PREP), which will be piloted in the Reading Room program in 2008. The goal of PREP is to have a significant impact on the way reading is taught in primary schools in India. Details are provided on the approach, materials, activities, parent and community participation, government participation, and student assessments that make up the core components of the PREP design.

scholarly journals Research in Children's Information Seeking Behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-110
Author(s):  
Yushiana Mansor
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
School Library ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Future Research Direction ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Provides an overview on the significance of studying information seeking behavior of children to enhance the role of school libraries. The literature on children's information seeking behavior is reviewed and integrated into the perspective of school library services. Discussion on the different models of information seeking is presented. Focuses on children's information seeking behavior in the electronic environment. Outlines issues related to children's access and barriers to information. An analysis of research methodology used is provided. Offers suggestions on the future research direction with emphasis on the Malaysian school libraries environment.

scholarly journals Not Extinct! School Libraries for Learning and Leadership

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
Kay Ellen Hones
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Library Media ◽  
Media Center ◽  
Library Media Center ◽  
Media Services

Library Media Center 2000 focuses on school library services, technology, training and advocacy—restructuring information and meeting learning needs: linguistic, cultural, multimedia. Over the last three years, San Francisco library media teachers have engaged in a process of professional development opportunities, networking and communication. In a district that has experienced massive cutbacks in library media services, library media teachers have encouraged and supported each other while learning to use new technologies, and sharing areas of expertise and resources.

scholarly journals School Library Services for Educational Rebirth: The Case of Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Aiyebelehin. James Afebuameh ◽  
Iboi Catherine (CLN)
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Education System ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
School Librarian ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
Edo State ◽  
International High School ◽  
Nigerian Education

The paper explores the roles of school libraries in the rebirth of Nigerian Education system with particular focus on Edo state. The strategies employed at Lumen Christi International High School were carefully examined. The paper employed the document analysis and exploratory approach to gather facts for making conclusions. Very prominent among facts gathered from literature were that: there is a decay in the Nigerian Education system; and that school libraries have crucial roles to play in the rebirth of the education system. The paper concluded that for there to be meaningful development in the education system, the school library must be positioned to contribute to the process, and the school librarian must devise strategies to effect a change in the orientation of the students in the primary and secondary schools.

scholarly journals Examining awareness and utilization of digital content in Japanese schools via library administrators at elementary, junior high, and high schools

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashio Uemura ◽  
Takenori Yamazaki ◽  
Eizaburo Yamazaki ◽  
Misaki Igarashi
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Japanese Schools

The authors decided to focus on electronic resources within school libraries and examine current conditions and see what awareness there is of the broader issue of the digitalization of school libraries. we propose taking the survey results and focusing on school library administrators, examining their awareness and utilization of digital resources and how they relate to "reading" in general. Currently, digital resources are not available in about 70% of school libraries. However, nearly 50% of school library administrators indicated they would like to utilize digital resources. Additionally, it was found that around 70% of school library administrators consider reading of digital content to fall within the category of "reading".

scholarly journals Strategic Directions and Newer Dilemmas for Teacher-Librarians and School Library Resource Centres

2021 ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Ken Haycock
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
School Library ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Effective School ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
Teacher Librarians

Once a leader in the provision of effective school library services, the Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) School Board has seen its intellectual and material assets diminish with growing confusion about the role of the teacher-librarian, particularly with regard to information technologies. The investigator reviewed the current status of school library resource centres, including staffing, resources and use, to identify "revenue-neutral" improvements based on research evidence and best practice. In the course of the review several dilemmas emerged that challenged conventional wisdom regarding the delivery of school library services; these dilemmas are the focus of this paper.

scholarly journals Children of Library Land – the Past, Present and Future of Finnish Library Services for Children and Young People

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (36) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Ulla Pötsönen
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Young People ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
School Library ◽  
Public Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
The Moment

Finnish library services for children and young adults are an integral part of Finnish society, education and societal life. The article highlights the historical development and present day of Finnish library system as well as describes the best practices on the activities libraries provide for young clientele and their caretakers.After World War II, Finland started a rapid rise towards being a modern nation. Reading as a pastime hobby gained popularity, there were more education possibilities, the level of education was on the rise and young people spent more years in school instead of starting to work early. All this had a positive effect on library services. The changes in education and society had their effect on children’s library services as well, and today children’s and youth libraries are an essential part of Finnish society.Unlike in many other countries, Finland does not have school libraries in every school. At the moment, there are some excellent school libraries and dedicated school librarians but majority of schools are served with public libraries. The line between school library and public library is blurred, as majority of visits may be of pupils but the connection between high quality education and well-functioning library service has enabled libraries and schools to develop common goals, objectives and strategies.

scholarly journals Exploration of School Library Services for Students with Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Setya Raharja ◽  
Meilina Bustari ◽  
Rahmat Fadhli
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Service Accessibility ◽  
Special Services ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Special Region

To implement inclusive education, schools need to provide a range of services for students with disabilities. One component that must be adapted is the school library, which must also create an inclusive environment so students with disabilities can access it. This research aimed to examine and explore school libraries’ readiness to provide services for students with disabilities. This was qualitative research. The research was conducted in five school libraries in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Data were collected through library accessibility checklist forms from IFLA, in-depth interviews, and documentation analysis. Ten informants participated, while documentation was examined from school-owned documents, websites, and school library profile videos. The results showed that only two school libraries were well prepared to provide services for students with disabilities, one of which already provided special services for people with disabilities. In contrast, other libraries have not provided services for students with disabilities because there is no need for internal schools. However, some of the school libraries have done mapping and planned the needs for developing disability services to optimize library services. Keywords: school library, library service, accessibility, students with disabilities

scholarly journals School Libraries in Evolving Education Systems: An Activity-Theoretical Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric M. Meyers
Keyword(s):  
School Reform ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
New Perspective

Changes in educational policy and practice demand that we examine school library programs from a new perspective. As a model that takes a developmental view of minds in context, activity theory is particularly well suited to the study of school libraries and the learning that occurs therein. This paper presents an activitytheoretic model of the school library and delineates its elements and relationships. Case examples drawn from an ongoing study of libraries in the midst of school reform demonstrate the application of this framework and suggest how it may be employed to guide research and the development of library services and practices.

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