Role Of School Libraries Research Articles

Role of School Libraries in Promoting a Reading Culture in High Schools in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

Role of School Libraries in Promoting a Reading Culture in High Schools in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

The Role of School Libraries as Teaching and Learning Resources

The Role of School Libraries as Teaching and Learning Resources

The Role of School Libraries in Enhancing the Interest and Initial Reading Abilities of Elementary School Students

This research delves into the role of school libraries in enhancing the interest and initial reading abilities of elementary school students. Using a literature review method, the study identifies that the school library is not merely a repository of books but a pivotal learning center crucial in shaping children's literacy. Findings indicate that creative programs such as book clubs, storytelling performances, and other literacy activities create an environment that stimulates students' reading interest, while access to diverse reading materials supports the development of initial reading skills. Integrated strategies of the school library with the curriculum and parental involvement also have a positive impact on shaping the literacy of elementary school students. The conclusion of this research underscores the need for increased investment and attention to the role of the school library as an educational agent supporting literacy development at the elementary level.

THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The library is an integral part of a school, as well as a source of learning and a medium of self-development for students in literacy activities. But in practice, it still has problems, such as a lack of a sincere understanding of the role and function of school libraries in the quality learning process. This study aims to describe the role of libraries as learning resources for elementary school students. In addition to the quality of student literacy at SDN 011 Bangko Bakti, Rokan Hilir Regency. This research uses a descriptive quality approach, with interview techniques to students, library managers, principals, and class teachers. Data analysis techniques used with data collection, data reduction, displaying data and drawing conclusions. Test the validity of the data, namely by triangulation technique. The results of the study revealed that the role of school libraries as a source of learning for elementary school students has a close relationship between the two, libraries with a good management system tend to influence students' interest in visiting and using the library as a means of learning and also refer to the quality of the impact of literacy. This is studied through the results of interview analysis data and observations.

The Role of School Libraries in Enhancing Extensive English Language Reading Skills

Extensive reading enhances language ability. School libraries should expose English language learners to a range of interesting materials to promote language learning. The paper presents findings from a study on role of school libraries in enhancing extensive reading skills. It draws from the Tanzania context that represents English foreign language learning contexts. The objectives of the study included exploring the availability of school libraries and assessing how teachers and students use the school libraries to promote extensive English language reading skills. The respondents of this study were twelve English language teachers, one librarian and seventy-two students. Data were collected using interview, focus group discussions and observations. Krashen’s comprehensible input theory informed the study. Findings showed that school libraries are available in some schools. School libraries available are not used by teachers and students to enhance learning of extensive reading skills in English language. Most of the school libraries do not have authentic materials to encourage interest in reading but old books, past papers and subject specific books. School libraries should be improved and built where necessary. They should be functional and well-equipped. This will encourage students to read extensively to improve their learning of English language through exposure to various language input. English subject teachers will consequently integrate the use of the school library to teach extensive reading skills.

School Libraries' Roles in Promoting Religious and Ethnic Diversity among Nigerian Children for Evolving Global Information Landscape

The issues of religiosity and ethnicity is one that calls for urgent attention the world over. Worse still, the Nigerian education system seems not to be giving much attention to encouraging peaceful coexistence among the citizens; thus, the role of school libraries in promoting learning geared towards appreciating religious and ethnic diversity in Nigerian schools. This study, a continuation of study done in 2021, assesses the need of school children for diverse learning resources that capture Nigerian religious and ethnic background and analyze documents (textbook contents) that could be used in the classroom for promoting religious and ethnic diversity among school children.

The Importance of School Libraries in Open Schooling, Sustainable Development, and Outdoor Learning

This paper reports the preliminary results of a 2020/2021 research project about open schooling, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and outdoor learning in Europe and the role of school libraries in implementation and development of Open Education Resources (OER). School librarians support learners who have been unable to access schooling, but also the learners who are in school, but are not learning effectively. School librarians as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and educational experts have all important skills to support teachers and students in development and using an OER. Innovative distance learning needs to be established for monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. The SDGs could be achieved only if local communities ensure open access to education.

Bibliotecando: The new “social” role of school libraries

The project “Bibliotecando” began in September 2005 and lasted till April 2006. Its aim was to define the “new” rule of the school library in the region of Piedmont (Northern Italy) from the point of view of the students, of their relatives and of the citizens .It was carried out by the so called Nucleo Biblioteche (Task Force for School Libraries) of the Regional School Office from Turin. “Bibliotecando” consists of three phases: a survey, a competitition and an action called “To read or not to read?”. Thanks to the survey on line we had information about the best practises which show an interesting and efficient interaction between the school library in Italy that is to say as Centres of Resources where not only students learn and make research but even people can interact in many ways. Moreover we had considered and collected the different links that the school libraries have in the context of local, national and international networks. The greatest challenge for our school libraries is how to promote themselves in the public opinion.

Role of Lebanese public school libraries in the changing information environment

Researchers and library associations are continually questioning and investigating the state and role of school libraries in different countries across the globe. This study provides original empirical material to gain insight into the situation of public school libraries in Lebanon and it aims to determine the roles assigned to them and the reasons that inhibit their development. This study revealed that the focus of libraries’ programs and activities is to promote reading among students, making best use of available print books collections, while other areas of activities such as promoting research skills and supporting the curriculum are underplayed. Also, the context in which few secondary public schools libraries operate today is due to local and international community initiatives.

School library concepts developed by an inquiry-approach curriculum organization

Focusing on a recently-published pedagogical statement about the role of school libraries and librarians for specific inquiry-focused curricula, this paper looks at how school librarians used the documentation in individual situations. Experiences and perceptions of individual librarians resulted in analysis of specific uses of the document: informing school leadership teams, contribution to developing school library and librarian roles and documentation, including jobs descriptions, and aiding preparation for school evaluation by the curriculum organization concerned.

教育の情報化時代の「チームとしての学校」と学校図書館の役割（特集・第58回研究大会グループ研究発表）

教育の情報化時代の「チームとしての学校」と学校図書館の役割（特集・第58回研究大会グループ研究発表）

Школьные библиотеки и университеты: потенциал интеллектуального спонсорства в популяризации научного знания

The problem of interaction middle and high schools of the country is considered, the role of school libraries in this process is defined. The basic directions of intellectual sponsorship of national research universities as leaders of development of domestic science in relation to the supervised schools taking into account the information capacity of school libraries are isolated.

「教育の情報化」と学校図書館の役割 : 『教育の情報化に関する手引』の批判的分析から

「教育の情報化」と学校図書館の役割 : 『教育の情報化に関する手引』の批判的分析から

The Evolution of Inquiry: Controlled, Guided, Modeled, and Free. By Daniel Callison. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2015. Pp. xii+249. $45.00 (paper). ISBN 978-1-61069-386-8.

<i>The Evolution of Inquiry: Controlled, Guided, Modeled, and Free</i>. By Daniel Callison. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2015. Pp. xii+249. $45.00 (paper). ISBN 978-1-61069-386-8.

Theories of Learning Usage of Library Resources

It is important to understand the development of children during their infancy years so as to be able to comprehend the issues that have an emotional impact on the role of school libraries in the l...

The role of school library in the realization of integrative teaching in elementary school

The paper deals with the role of school library in the educational process, with special attention paid to its role in the implementation of integrative teaching from first to fourth grade of elementary school. In highlighting its role in the teaching process, started from the idea citing the school library, its main tasks and role in the process of education of each individual. As the modern elementary school is increasingly insisting on integrative thematic approach to teaching, are given basic characteristics of integrative teaching, forms and conditions of implementation of this innovative model. It was determined that the school library plays an important role in the realization of integrative teaching, but its capabilities are not sufficiently exploited. The proposed work plan of the school librarian for the preparation and implementation of integrative teaching classes in the school library.

The Role of School Libraries in Reducing Learning Disadvantages in Migrant Children

The educational achievement of children from non-Western migrant families in the Netherlands and other Western countries lags behind that of natives, especially when it comes to language proficiency and reading ability. This literature review pinpoints what is known and what is as yet unknown about reducing learning disadvantages through school libraries to point to directions for future research. A considerable body of research has shown that school libraries are positively related to learning outcomes in children, as well as to their reading behavior and attitude toward reading, factors that correlate positively with reading and language skills. However, on the basis of existing research, it is hard to draw firm conclusions about the effect of school libraries on students from migrant families in particular. This article indicates that future research should explicitly focus on the impact of school libraries’ reading promotion efforts on the reading behavior, attitude toward reading, and reading and language skills of migrant students, leading to more effective educational policies.

지역사회 개방을 위한 학교도서관의 역할모델에 관한 연구

우리나라는 공공도서관의 수가 선진국에 비해 상대적으로 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 공공도서관으로부터 소외된 지역의 학교도서관이 학교구성원에 대한 서비스와 함께 마을공동체의 문화커뮤니티로서 지역 공공도서관의 역할을 수행할 필요가 있다. 현재 네이버 문화재단 등의 민간단체에서 정보소외지역을 대상으로 마을공동체도서관으로서 학교도서관의 역할과 기능의 확대를 위한 ‘우리학교마을도서관’ 지원사업을 진행하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 우리학교마을도서관들이 마을공동체도서관으로서 지역주민들에게 도서관 서비스를 충분히 제공하고 있는지를 확인하였고, 우리학교마을도서관을 활성화시키기 위한 필요한 요구사항을 도출하였다. 이를 위해 네이버 문화재단에서 지원하고 있는 우리학교마을도서관을 대상으로 교장, 운영자, 이용자들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문조사 결과, 우리학교마을도서관이 정보소외지역에서 실질적인 정보격차 해소에 충분한 역할을 하고 있음을 확인하였다. 그러나 우리학교마을도서관이 마을공동체도서관으로의 역할과 기능을 제대로 수행하기 위해서는 사회적 기업 등으로부터 외부지원의 확보, 운영자들의 직무 교육 실시, 지역 주민들의 적극적 참여, 다양한 도서관서비스의 마련 등의 필요성이 확인되었다.

The Role of School Library and Teacher Librarian in Reading Education : On Basis of the Recognition of High School Students in Korea

The Role of School Library and Teacher Librarian in Reading Education : On Basis of the Recognition of High School Students in Korea

Whither They Go

Abstract This study investigated how teacher education programs address the role of school libraries in supporting current educational and curriculum reform, especially integrated information literacy instruction. Methods instructors, practicum coordinators, and library staff from a stratified random sample of 17 teacher education programs in Canada were surveyed and interviewed. While results indicated that teacher educators value the role of school libraries in teaching and learning, pre-service teachers are not effectively learning about school library programs and services and information literacy pedagogy. Evidence-based implications for advocacy initiatives in teacher education programs are offered.