School Libraries

Paper Summary:

The paper reviews the literature that highlights the importance of a staffed library for the school and the education of students. The paper outlines the costs of a library and how it should be run. The paper concludes that the library is the central and dynamic core of education when the library is fully and effectively equipped for that role.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Costs for Proposed Library
Best Practice
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The work of Aase Bredsdorff (1979) entitled: "Practical Aspects of School Library Legislation" states that school legislation is plenty existent in the majority of countries however, while library legislation may be found, school library legislation, is little in existence resulting in the school libraries stated to be "the weakest in many library systems." It is additionally noted that "a strong case to be made for a legal requirement" regarding library establishment in "all recognized schools and vocational colleges" may be made.(Bredsdorff, 1979) The model that one may look to for an example of just such a library system is found in the countries of Denmark, Norway, and other aforementioned Nordic countries. Legislation such as these holds the school library to be a 'key' tool for teaching including literature of young children and young people."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ross, J. Todd, Carol C. Kuhlthau and OELMA - The Ohio Research Study - Online available at: http://www.oelma.org/StudentLearning/default.asp
• McNally, Joanna (2006)Strong School Libraries Help Students Learn - Ohio Leadership for School Libraries (L4SL) 12 Dec 2006.
• The School Library in the 21st Century (2004) An Agenda for Change (SLARI) 2004.
• School Libraries Provide Vital Skills for Children Says New Campaign (2003) Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Online available at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/newsandpressreleases/archive2003/news031215.htm

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