scholarly journals Partnering Public and School Librarians for School Readiness Programming

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Alexis Bloomer
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Kindergarten Readiness ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
The Other ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
The Public ◽  
Childhood Education

Partnerships from public and school librarians for programming can prove to be beneficial for connecting with the community. When collaborating for school readiness programs, such as a school readiness fair, the expertise can bring about the best resources and services that both the public and school librarians have to offer, alongside the other community leaders in early childhood education. The paper discusses how to create a school readiness fair based on a collaboration between public and school librarians. Covering aspects of networking, programs such as Every Child Ready to Read, and school curriculum standards, it brings about the best parts of collaborating for a community event.   Keywords: School Readiness, school libraries, public libraries, programming, kindergarten readiness

In Quest of Academic Achievement

2012 ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Nkem Ekene Osuigwe
Keyword(s):  
Public Library ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
The State ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
The Public

This chapter describes various readership promotion activities undertaken by a Nigerian State Public Library in partnership with schools, churches, and the state owned television house. Massive failures in O’ level national and regional examinations and the entrance examinations into the tertiary institutions have brought up the fact that the education sector in Nigeria is facing monumental challenges. This combined with a noticeable decline in user statistics, especially amongst school age children in Onitsha Public Library in South East Nigeria. This decline has long been associated with the school-boy drop-out syndrome. The State Public Library Board collaborated with agencies in its community to introduce intervention strategies to halt the trend. These were expected to increase usage of the public and school libraries, make reading attractive to children of school age, support school curriculum, and help students make better grades in examinations.

scholarly journals Evaluating the benefits of joint-use libraries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Calvert
Keyword(s):  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
The Other ◽  
Collaborative Advantage ◽  
The Public ◽  
Important Benefit

The project seeks ideas for evaluating joint-use libraries; here, libraries jointly administered by a public library and a school. ‘Collaborative advantage’ occurs when each partner brings something the other does not have. The evidence suggests that schools think the partnership helps them to provide a library at reduced cost while the public libraries consider it a way to extend their community reach. Do these different aims make it difficult to produce formative evaluation methods? The project discovered, however, that the most important benefit for both parties was better integration between the school and the community.  

The roles of the school librarians as information literacy specialists

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 314-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Lo ◽  
Joyce Chao-chen Chen ◽  
Zvjezdana Dukic ◽  
You-ra Youn ◽  
Yuji Hirakue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
South Korea ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
The Other ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine and compare the different roles and expectations of the school librarians as information literacy (IL) instructors between Hong Kong, Japan, Shanghai, South Korea, and Taipei. School librarians are not merely managers of the school libraries nowadays; they are also expected to serve as administrators, teaching consultants, information specialists and IL teachers, etc. Unfortunately, in many countries, especially in Asia, there has always been a lack of understanding on the parts of the classroom teachers and school administration about their role as IL specialists in the public school system. Design/methodology/approach – The school librarians in Hong Kong, Japan, Shanghai, South Korea and Taipei were invited to take part in a questionnaire survey. A total number of 466 self-completed questionnaires were collected from all 5 regions. Findings – The results indicated that the school librarians in both Taipei and South Korea outperformed the other regions, in terms of the scope and extent of duties and responsibilities these school librarians undertook as IL skills instructors. The staffing and organizational structures amongst the school libraries in Taipei also tended to be far more affluent and “departmentalized” in comparison to the other four regions. Results also indicated that the amount of IL instructions carried out by the school librarians were directly proportional to the frequencies of collaborations the school librarians carried out with other subject teachers as well as the extent the librarians themselves could contribute to the curriculum as both information consultants and curriculum facilitators. Finally, the amount and level of reference duties performed by these school librarians for supporting the teaching of other subject teachers was another factor contributing to the overall success of IL instructions programmes being carried out. Originality/value – The complex interactions of global trend and local responses in education system cannot easily be understood without the use of comparative studies (Arnove and Torres, 1999). The value of comparative studies lies in its potentials in highlighting the strengths and deficiencies of the education systems being examined and thereby identifying valuable features of both foreign and local systems, as well as exposing defects for necessary improvements. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of cross-regional comparative research on IL programmes carried out via school libraries in East Asia. This study aims to provide a cross-analysis of empirical data collected in five different regions in East Asia for examining the issues of the role of the school librarians as IL skills specialists, by looking at their relationships with other colleagues as well as their role as curriculum facilitator within the school community as a whole.

scholarly journals Social responsibility in the global village: What role for public and school libraries?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Henri ◽  
Sandra Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Global Village ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact

In our global village dominated by economic rationalism does the public library have a social conscience? Issues given prominence by Patricia Glass Schuman's Social Responsibilities and Libraries, published in 1976 were revisited. As an area of larger community structure and debates of public good, the perennial topic of interest is fast becoming the current hot topic of librarianship. Literacy and learning have long been critical areas where librarians focus service, skills and programming in public libraries. This research project seeks to examine how librarians perceive other issues that often go hand-in-hand with literacy to help individuals and society achieve full potential. The research in this presentation and paper is part of a coauthored book that primarily examined politics and the public library discussing issues given new flavour in a post 9/11 world, economic rationalism and social responsibility, public Library as Social Space, engaging the poor and those marginalized because of access limitations. Freedom of information and privacy are perennial issues for libraries. It is clear that literacy continues to be a key issue for public libraries. Researchers analyzed responses received from open-ended questions on library professional listservs and present findings that indicate what librarians perceive as the role of public libraries to further socially responsible policy. They provide some insight into the most compelling issues for librarians, and what changes in librarian's/library roles have been perceived since 9/11. The findings from the study are also presented in the context of the impact it bears for school libraries, outlining further studies in that area.

scholarly journals School Librarians in Action: A Comparative Study of School Library Programs in Croatia and Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Tam ◽  
Samson Choi ◽  
Anica Tkalcevic ◽  
Zvjezdana Dukic ◽  
Joy Xiaobing Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Support Students

The study explores library programs in primary and secondary schools in Croatia and Hong Kong. The aim is to find what library programs the school libraries in Croatia and Hong Kong run in their schools, how these programs affect students’ learning and what are similarities and differences between school libraries in Croatia and Hong Kong. The study findings show that school libraries on both locations run programs to support students’ reading and to enhance their information literacy and research skills. School library programs in Croatia and Hong Kong include some similar components but also differ in some respects in approach and content. School librarians in Croatia involve wider community engagement while school librarians in Hong Kong apply technology for collection development and library instruction. Library programs in schools in both locations transcend the school walls and reach beyond the school curriculum as well.

scholarly journals INTERVENCIÓN EN FUNCIONES EJECUTIVAS EN EDUCACIÓN INFANTIL

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Romero López ◽  
Alicia Benavides Nieto ◽  
María Fernández Cabezas ◽  
Mª Carmen Pichardo Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
School Readiness ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Math Readiness

Abstract.INTERVENTION IN EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONExecutive functions defined as the set of higher-order cognitive processes that allow an intentional and directed behavior towards a goal, are vital for success in life, at school, and at work. Improving executive functions in the early stages is very important because problems in executive functioning, in the preschool stage, predict cognitive achievement in later stages and have a central role in school readiness and in the first academic skills acquisition. Recent studies have found positive relationships between executive functioning capacities and math readiness in preschoolers. Likewise, an extensive bibliography suggests an inverse relationship between executive functions and aggressive behavior in humans. For this reason, the objective of this research is to conduct a review of the programs and activities aimed at improving the executive functions in the preschool stage. Various activities and programs have been shown to improve children executive functions, such as computer games, martial arts, yoga, mindfulness and programs included in the school curriculum. The results of studies conducted on the implementation of some of the above activities or programs are promising and suggest that different strategies can be useful in improving executive functions during the preschool years.Key words: executive functions, early childhood education, evaluation, Intervention, development, inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility.Resumen.Las funciones ejecutivas definidas como el conjunto de procesos cognitivos de orden superior que permiten un comportamiento intencional y dirigido hacia un objetivo, son vitales para el éxito en la vida, en la escuela, y en el trabajo. Mejorar las funciones ejecutivas en las primeras etapas es muy importante porque los problemas en el funcionamiento ejecutivo, en la etapa preescolar, predicen los logros cognitivos en etapas posteriores y tienen un papel central en la preparación escolar y en la adquisición de las primeras habilidades académicas. Estudios recientes han encontrado relaciones positivas entre las capacidades de funcionamiento ejecutivo y la preparación de matemáticas en niños en edad preescolar. Igualmente, una extensa bibliografía sugiere una relación inversa entre las funciones ejecutivas y la conducta agresiva en los seres humanos. Por esta razón, el objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar una revisión de los programas y actividades destinados a la mejora de las funciones ejecutivas en la etapa preescolar. Diversas actividades y programas han demostrado mejorar las funciones ejecutivas de los niños, tales como los juegos computarizados, las artes marciales, el yoga, la atención plena y los programas incluidos en el currículum escolar. Los resultados de los estudios realizados sobre la aplicación de algunas de las actividades o programas mencionados son prometedores y sugieren que las diferentes estrategias pueden ser útiles para mejorar las funciones ejecutivas durante el período preescolar.Palabras clave: funciones ejecutivas, educación infantil, intervención, desarrollo, control inhibitorio, memoria de trabajo, flexibilidad cognitiva.

scholarly journals Desarrollo curricular y recursos educativos en las bibliotecas escolares

2017 ◽  
pp. 36-54
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Clotilde Santos Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Curricular Development ◽  
School Year ◽  
The One ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this study is to evaluate the curricular development and educational resources of the school libraries in Málaga. The provincial coordination of the Educational Local Office has carried out- since the academic course 2008/2009- an annual evaluation focused on five dimensions related to the actions of the Provincial Network of School Libraries. This Network is formed by the public schools of Primary and Secondary Education of the province.This article presents the most relevant results of the evaluation questionnaire for the 2014/2015 academic year in which 430 educational centres participated, offering a comparison according to the educational centre (pre-school, primary school or secondary school) and the school year. In general, there is progress in school libraries due to its normative regulation, the involvement of teachers in charge of libraries in collegiate bodies, the use of digital tools and social networks. However, there is a need to expand the opening hours of the library, to reinforce the collaboration of teachers who coordinate educational projects and to improve the sections and links of the web portals of libraries.On the one hand, these conclusions are intended to serve as a self-assessment to help school librarians to reflect and identify their strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, they show the development of the key actions of school libraries, both their progress and their deficiencies, in relation to the standards established at national and international level.

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 Turn Trash into Treasure Recycling Children's Books

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Lin ◽  
Jin-Wan Tu
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Children's Books ◽  
Children’S Books ◽  
Reconstruction Process ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Us ◽  
Cooperative Process ◽  
Careful Handling

Children’s books disposed from the libraries can be trash, but in great varieties, once they are recycled properly, they will be treasure. There are thousands of children’s books disposed from the public libraries in the US due to different kind of reasons, through these years with careful handling, they become useful collections for the children of countries, where English is a major foreign language. They also have become valuable learning materials in schools and in the public libraries in Taiwan.In 1999, an earthquake stroke Taiwan and caused severe damages in the Central part of Taiwan. Many schools suffered from the damages. This tragedy brought in much concerns and donations from all over the world. North America Taiwan Women Association (NATWA) visited the damaged area and found that school libraries were in extreme need of help. In addition to monetary donation, NATWA realized the spiritual healing is as important as reconstruction process, therefore in 2004 NATWA launched “Turn Trash into Treasure Recycling Children’s Books” program mainly collecting off-shelf children’s books from American public libraries and shipped books to Taiwan, where the books are mostly in need. Geographically the recycling children’s books are mostly collected from about 45 public libraries in the Northern New Jersey area.This paper presents how the project was initiated and promoted, so as programs were designed to make maximum utilization of the recycled children’s books. Summarize statistical status of the project as well as cooperative process during the past four years.

Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Intellectual Work and Images of Librarianship

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne McKechnie ◽  
Kirsti Nilsen
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Intellectual Work ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Intellectual Responsibility

Unlike many professionals, much of the intellectual work of librarians takes place behind closed doors, hidden from those who actually use the resulting service. Research on user perceptions of collection development work in public libraries, (the Who Decides? study), revealed that collection development is a hidden intellectual responsibility. Brief interviews were conducted with 106 adults in twoCanadian public libraries. Only 40% identified library staff as being responsible for collection development. Others suggested a variety of decision makers, including users and “ the public” , committees of community leaders, government officials, publishers, and pre-existing lists. Most respondents indicated that they were guessing. They frequently used mental models to generate answers. The authors contend that at least part of the misunderstanding of librarians and their work may be attributed to its hidden nature. Why the public does not know that librarians select materials is considered along with the implications of these findings with respect to the image of librarians, and the staffing and funding of libraries.

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