School Library Research Articles

These Books Matter

In recent years there has been an increase in book banning in public schools, which denies students access to texts. Therefore, it is essential that individuals become advocates against censorship in public school libraries. An educational/advocacy event was held on a university campus as part of the nationwide events highlighting the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week. The focus of this event was for participants to read/listen to readings of banned books, learn about the types of books that are banned in K-12 public schools across the country, understand the process (or lack thereof) by which books are typically banned, and discuss ways to advocate against banning books in public school libraries. Each of the six event engagements was thoughtfully designed to engage participants with banned books. Individuals/groups who desire to host their own event for Banned Books Week (or any anti-censorship event) can use this framework to develop their event to advocate against censorship.

Optimalisasi Perpustakaan Sekolah Di Smk Negeri 1 Baso Berdasarkan Standar Nasional Perpustakaan Sekolah Menengah Atas Nomor 12 Tahun 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate how SMKN 1 Baso uses the school library as a learning resource. This study uses a descriptive methodology and is quantitative in nature. Perka No. 12 of 2017 concerning National Standards for Upper Middle School Libraries is the theory that was utilized to develop the indicators in this research. It contains five indicators that school libraries need to meet in order to become centers of learning for students. One hundred pupils from SMK Negeri 1 Baso served as samples for the investigation. The school library at SMK Negeri 1 Baso will be the research's outcome, and it will be based on the National High School Library Standard Number 12 of 2017, which has five indications, including: 1) Library Collection Indicator with a value of 2.58 categorized as Not Appropriate, 2) The Library Infrastructure Indicator with a value of 2.17 is categorized as Not Appropriate, 3) The library service indicator with a value of 2.83 is categorized as Sufficient, 3) The Library Personnel Indicator with a value of 2.32 is categorized as Not Appropriate, 4) The Technology Indicator Information and Communication with a value of 2.70 is categorized as Fair, so it can be concluded that the school library research variable has a total average value of 2.54, This indicates that the value is within the interval scale range of 1.8 < X ≤ 2,6 which means it can be classified into the not optimal/not good category.

Evaluating Cybersecurity Class Activities Based on the Cognitive Continuum Theory: An Exploratory Case Study

With the cybersecurity workforce estimated to have grown to 5.5 million in 2023 but still facing a significant shortage, there is an urgent need for educational strategies that can effectively enhance decision-making skills in this domain. This paper explores the application of Hammond's Cognitive Continuum Theory (CCT) in the context of K-12 cybersecurity education, aiming to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage and skills gap by preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This study adopts a case-study methodology to investigate the use of CCT in a high school "Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking" class, analysing 104 tasks across six class activities to determine how different cognitive modes (Analytical Cognition, Quasi-Rational Cognition, and Intuitive Cognition) are induced by various task characteristics from CCT’s Task Continuum Index (TCI). Analytical cognition consists of rational decision making while Intuitive Cognition represents intuitive decision making. Quasi-Rational Cognition represents a blend of these two decision making styles. Directed content analysis and thematic analysis reveal that most tasks in the case promoted Analytical Cognition, with a significant presence of tasks inducing Quasi-Rational Cognition and fewer tasks facilitating Intuitive Cognition. The findings also highlight the dominance of information retrieval and analysis, methodical approaches in information seeking, and synthesis and decision-making across the cognitive modes, pointing towards the critical role of information behaviour in cybersecurity tasks. This research provides insights into how CCT can potentially inform the design of educational activities in cybersecurity, suggesting that a balanced inclusion of tasks across the cognitive spectrum can better prepare students for the complexities of the cybersecurity field. The paper discusses the implications for cybersecurity education, emphasising the need for instructional strategies that encompass a range of cognitive modes to reflect real-world challenges and enhance decision-making capabilities in future professionals. Additionally, the findings make a connection between cybersecurity tasks and school library instruction which focuses heavily on information behaviours. Limitations and directions for future research, including expanding data collection and connecting CCT to other theoretical frameworks, are also discussed.

The Aesthetics of Learning: Factors Shaping Art Spaces in High School Libraries

This study explores the diverse factors influencing the aesthetics of learning within high school libraries in Hanoi, Vietnam, highlighting the transition of these spaces from traditional book repositories to dynamic learning environments. Employing a structured questionnaire administered to 200 teachers and school administrators, the research utilizes multiple linear regression analysis to investigate the impact of physical layout, institutional policy, educational objectives, student engagement, technological integration, and cultural and community influences on learning aesthetics. The results reveal significant positive contributions from the physical layout, institutional policy, educational objectives, student engagement, and technological integration. In contrast, cultural and community influences did not show a significant effect, indicating a more complex relationship between local culture and educational aesthetics that may require deeper analysis. These findings provide valuable insights for educational policymakers and school administrators by underscoring the importance of strategic design and resource allocation in enhancing library environments to bolster learning outcomes. The study addresses a critical gap in the existing academic literature and offers actionable recommendations for optimizing library spaces' aesthetic and functional aspects to enhance educational effectiveness.

Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan SMP HKBP Medan Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Framework For The Application System Thinking (FAST)

One of the key components that helps the school's teaching and learning process is the library information system. The objective of this study is to apply the Framework for the Application of Systems Techniques (FAST) approach to the design and development of an online library information system for SMP HKBP Medan. This system is expected to increase efficiency in managing book data, borrowing and returning books as well as making it easier to access information for students and school staff. The use of the FAST method in developing this system involves several stages, including feasibility studies, needs analysis, system design, implementation, and evaluation. The result of this research is a web-based library information system that is user-friendly and able to improve the performance of the HKBP Medan Junior High School library.

Parent Institutions and Innovations in School Library Management in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review

School libraries have become vital resources of information that assist pupils, students, and staff in primary, secondary, and other non-tertiary institutions to appropriately respond to their varied information needs. They can be seen as indispensable facilities established with the objective of providing learning resources to enrich curriculum, supplement textbooks and classroom instruction and give users unlimited opportunities for learning. For any school library to remain relevant in this digital age and current climate, it has to be innovative. It has to the concern of parent institutions, “owners” to adopt cutting-age strategies to instill innovation into the management of school libraries. It is obvious that when school libraries receive proper attention from parent institutions, the school library resources, services, facilities, and physical environment, etc will be adequately innovated for desired patronage. This paper presents the conceptual description of school library and its imperatives. Innovation elements and roles of parent institutions in the school library management are highlighted. Implications, tools, and skills for innovation in school library management are extensively examined. The paper reveals factors affecting parent institutions and innovations in school library management. In conclusion, the paper establishes that for school libraries take their pride of place as learning hub, innovation must be embrace with all seriousness and sincerity by all stakeholders, especially the parent institutions. This study recommends among others, adequate funding of public school libraries in Nigeria and retooling of school librarians for effective implementation of innovative strategies.

Transforming pedagogical frontiers- harnessing the potential of school libraries as catalysts for teacher professional development: Reflections from six rural schools

Transforming pedagogical frontiers- harnessing the potential of school libraries as catalysts for teacher professional development: Reflections from six rural schools

Upaya guru memanfaatkan perpustakaan sekolah sebagai sumber belajar di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Tosanan Ponorogo

Introduction. The aim of the paper is to understand the efforts of Islamic education teachers in utilizing the library as one of the school's facilities and infrastructure, at State Elementary School of Tosanan Ponorogo by using the approach of the Association for Education Communication Technology (AECT). Data Collection Methods. This was a qualitative descriptive with by observations and, structured interviews. Data Analysis. The interview data was transcribed for analysis. Results and Discussion. The efforts showing by teacher’s to utilize the school library as a learning resource are shown by improving their quality. These Include how to absorb information from the library as teaching, to increase the intensity of visits to the library, to increase the collection/number of books and to make the best use of the existing library facilities. Conclusions and Recommendations. The library at State Elementary School of Tosanan Ponorogo has not been maximally utilized as a learning resource in every lesson. This library should increase the number of books, support facilities for users and manage library base on standards. For further research it is hoped that it can be expanded, so that it is not limited to Islamic religious education teachers but to teachers of other subjects.

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

How could the Library and Information Studies curriculum better prepare graduates to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues in their workplace?

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices in the library and information professions can be linked to the curriculum of the professional qualification, which plays an important role in preparing students for practice. The aim of this small, non-generalisable survey of recent graduates at one UK library school, a collaboration between two academic staff and two current and recent students, was to identify how the curriculum could better prepare graduates to address EDI issues in their workplace. Approaches for cultivating effective pedagogical strategies included the importance of recognising and exploring personal identity; group work and community building and embedding an EDI ethos, approach and method within the curriculum. Important gaps relating to the preparation of students for EDI practices that were noted included management and leadership; fostering learner positionality and addressing the broad scope of EDI work including all protected and other characteristics, alongside tensions between individual and structural approaches to change.

Navigating tomorrow's classroom

This article explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on information literacy (IL) in schools, advocating for a paradigm shift. It emphasises the role of school librarians in leveraging AI, especially through the Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning (FOSIL), to seamlessly integrate IL into the curriculum. Addressing librarian hesitancy towards AI, the article stresses the urgency for librarians to embrace the technology and position themselves as essential guides in navigating ethical considerations. The discussion underscores the importance of inquiry-based learning, aligning with IL goals and preparing students for an AI-driven future. It envisions a collaborative future where librarians, armed with clear roles and frameworks like FOSIL, actively contribute to shaping education. The article calls for collective exploration by educators, librarians, and policymakers to ensure a holistic approach in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

LIBRARY LINX: BRIDGING EDUCATION WITH EFFICIENT LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Abstract: The School Library Management System (SLMS) frontend is an essential component designed to provide a user-friendly interface for students, teachers, and librarians to efficiently manage library resources. The frontend interface serves as the gateway for users to access various features and functionalities offered by the SLMS. The popular JavaScript package React.js was utilised to build the front end of the SLMS. A dynamic and responsive interface provided by React.js makes it simple for users to navigate the library system. React.js simplifies component-based development by allowing for code reuse and modularity. Node.js is used to perform server-side logic and data administration on. Index Terms –Front-end Development , React Js , Design , React Dev Tools.

The Role of School Libraries as Teaching and Learning Resources

The Role of School Libraries as Teaching and Learning Resources

Program Literasi Informasi di Sekolah Polisi Negara Hinai Polisi Daerah Sumatera Utara

This research aims to (1) evaluate the efforts made by the North Sumatra Regional Police Hinai State Police School Library in the information literacy program, (2) assess the results achieved by students from the information literacy program, and (3) identify inhibiting factors in the implementation of the information literacy program in the library of the North Sumatra Police Hinai State Police School. The research method used was qualitative with a descriptive approach, using interview techniques, and research subjects were selected through purposive sampling. The results of the research show that the information literacy program in the North Sumatra Regional Police Hinai State Police School library has produced various activity programs, such as a 15 minute reading program every two weeks and reading awards. SPN Hinai North Sumatra Regional Police students are able to understand and utilize information from the library for DIKTUBA (Non-Commissioned Officer Education) POLRI assignments. Obstacles in implementing the program include a lack of media and human resources skilled in information literacy as well as a lack of adequate facilities and infrastructure.

Slovenske knjižnice v Argentini

Purpose: To present the history of Slovenian libraries in Argentina: outline the work and organization of the libraries (whether they have a catalogue, how lending is done, what the opening hours are, etc.), characteristics of the users, borrowing, visits of the libraries, opinions what they would change in their library, and to present the impor­tance of the libraries for the Slovenian community in the past and today. Methodology/approach: Literature review and fieldwork. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with respondents from 18 Slovenian libraries in Argentina, the data was content analysed. Results: The Slovenian community in Argentina is organized in associations, most of which have libraries, as do the umbrella organization of Slovenians in Argentina, Zedinjena Slovenija, and the Slovene language lectorates in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (eighteen libraries in total). Most libraries are in Buenos Aires, but they are also present in Mendoza, Bariloche, Rosario, Cordoba, and Paraná. Most libraries are community and school libraries. The librarians are mostly volunteers without librarian education. The libraries obtain their materials from Slovenia or through donations and inherit­ances. Most do not have a catalogue, do not keep records of borrowed books, their opening hours are usually during society events. They rarely or never organize events. The only service they offer is book lending, mostly to children, Slovenian school teach­ers and older members. Only the library in Bariloche is included in the COBISS system. The most vital libraries are those of the third-wave emigration associations, most of which were founded in the first decade after the Second World War. They are important for the preservation of Slovenian culture and language, but also have historical, archi­val and symbolic value for the community. Originality/practical implications: The first research on Slovenian libraries in Argentina. In addition to an overview of the history and situation of libraries, it also gives some guidelines for the future development of Slovenian emigrant libraries.

Book Censorship in Public Schools: Examining Florida HB 1467 (2022)

Several pieces of legislation have sprung up in recent years in Florida aiming to restrict public school library books and curricular materials. Notably, this coincides with other state legislative moves to restrict what students read and learn in school with partisan purposes. Library associations have reported that nationally, removed books disproportionately contain LGBTQ and racial minority themes. One law at the heart of these restrictions, Florida HB 1467 (2022), empowers community members to challenge and remove public school books and adds bureaucratic obstacles to the access of previously allowable materials. The vague and broad language of the Florida law leads to erratic application by school districts across the state, resulting in the suppression of protected speech. This article examines a key constitutional tension: Under what circumstances does the students’ right to receive information under the First Amendment outweigh school officials’ authority, and, by extension, parental authority over local education under the Tenth Amendment? The U.S. Supreme Court in Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District v. Pico (1982) offers one answer, holding that political orthodoxy is an unacceptable rationale for removal, but pervasive vulgarity and educational unsuitability are acceptable. These three standards are useful, yet entangle in ways Pico is not fully suited to address. This article argues HB 1467 (2022) is unconstitutional under the political orthodoxy Pico standard, strict scrutiny analysis of content-based regulations, and the vagueness and overbreadth doctrines of the 1st Amendment.

The Contribution of English Reading Materials to Improving Students' English Performance in Lower Secondary Schools in the Shyira Sector of Nyabihu District, Rwanda

This research aimed to examine the relationship between the use of English reading materials and the improvement of students' English language performance in Lower Secondary Schools in the Shyira sector. Based on the Simple View of Reading (SVR) and the Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), the descriptive research design with a mixed approach was employed. Two selected schools were studied: one with a well-equipped library containing English reading materials and the other with a poorly equipped library lacking English reading materials. The study population consisted of 106 individuals, including 92 lower secondary students, 10 teachers, and 4 Deputy Head teacher in charge of studies /teachers, selected randomly from a population of 145. Primary data and secondary data were collected through questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively by use of excel and the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) while qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis. The findings reveal the use of various reading materials, such as newspapers, textbooks, handouts, dictionaries, expert opinions, poetry, online readings, and adventure stories in Lower Secondary Schools in the Shyira sector. It was observed that the lack of English reading materials and libraries in lower secondary schools leads to poor English performance among students. The study suggests strategies to improve learners' English skills, including promoting the use of English reading materials, fostering a culture of reading, and motivating students to utilize libraries. Additionally, teachers should serve as English role models and actively encourage reading to enhance students' motivation.

School libraries in Australia: A preliminary analysis of the Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries

In 2023, academics from the School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University completed a two-stage project documenting the published output related to Australian and New Zealand school libraries and teacher librarianship from 1900 to the present. The resultant output of the project was the Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries. This article discusses a preliminary analysis of the Australian corpus recorded in the Knowledge Bank and what the evidence provided in the corpus can tell us about the history, development and intellectual output associated with teacher librarianship and school libraries in Australia over time. This insight provides opportunities for further research and a broader understanding of the contribution of this sector to both education and librarianship internationally.

Pengaruh Fasilitas Perpustakaan terhadap Minat Membaca Peserta Didik Kelas IX Pesantren Modern Tarbiyah Takalar

This research aims to determine the influence of library facilities on the reading interest of class XI students at the Tarbiyah Takalar Modern Islamic Boarding School. This research is quantitative research using an ex post facto method. The respondents in this research were class XI students at the Tarbiyah Takalar Modern Islamic Boarding School. Data collection in this research used a questionnaire instrument consisting of 20 statements, which were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and linearity analysis. Based on the results of descriptive statistical analysis, it can be concluded that the Tarbiyah Takalar Modern Islamic Boarding School's library facilities are in the medium category with a percentage of 72.2%, while the reading interest of class XI students at the Tarbiyah Takalar Modern Islamic Boarding School is also in the medium category with a percentage of 69.4%. This research also showed an influence between library facilities and the reading interest of class XI students at the Tarbiyah Takalar Modern Islamic Boarding School.

ANALISIS PENGANGGARAN DANA BANTUAN OPERASIONAL SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA PERPUSTAKAAN DI SMK AL-JAUHARIYAH

This study aims to analyze the utilization of School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds in the context of library improvement. School libraries have an important role in improving the quality of education and BOS funds are a source of funding that can be used for it, This research was conducted using descriptive-analytical methods. Data were obtained through surveys, interviews, and documentation studies on schools receiving BOS funding. Research respondents included school principals, library managers, and related teachers. The results showed that the utilization of BOS funds for library improvement is still not optimal. Most schools use the funds to purchase new reference books, update library collections, improve library accessibility, and provide facilities that support learning in the library. There are still several obstacles that hinder the effective use of funds, such as lack of awareness of the importance of library development, knowledge and skills of library managers, and limited budget allocated.