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AN ASSIGNMENT ON LIBRARY
SCHOOL LIBRARY
CLASS LIBRARY
SCIENCE LIBRARY







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INDEX


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INTRODUCTION 3
2 SCHOOL LIBRARY 4
3 CLASS LIBRARY 7
4 SCIENCE LIBRARY 8
5 CONCLUSION 10
6 REFERENCE 11
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INTRODUCTION
Tagore gives a good description of a good library. A good library is
one that keeps books on every subject but only selected books where
the librarian is a true devotee devoid of ulterior seeking from pride in
the mere loading of shelves capable of discriminate rejection
The efficient running of a library depends upon many factors such as
role of librarian, role of teachers, location of library room, and
quality of books. There should be trained librarian in every school
who have content knowledge on every book in the library.









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SCHOOL LIBRARY
A school library (or a school library media center) is a library within
a school where students, staff, and often, parents of
a public or private school have access to a variety of resources. The
goal of the school library media center is to ensure that all members
of the school community have equitable access "to books and
reading, to information, and to information technology." A school
library media center "uses all types of media... is automated, and
utilizes the Internet [as well as books] for information
gathering."School libraries are distinct from public libraries because
they serve as "learner-oriented laboratories which support, extend,
and individualize the school's curriculum... A school library serves as
the center and coordinating agency for all material used in the
school."
Researchers have demonstrated that school libraries have a positive
impact on student achievement. More than 60 studies have been
conducted in 19 U.S. states and one Canadian province. The major
finding of these studies is that students with access to a well-
supported school library media program with a qualified school
library media specialist, scored higher on reading assessments
regardless of their socio-economic statuses. In addition, a study
conducted in Ohi revealed that 99.4% of students surveyed believed
that their school librarians and school library media programs helped
them succeed in school. A report that reported similar conclusions
was compiled by Michele Lonsdale in Australia in 2003.


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History of school libraries
The later part of the 19th century marked the beginning of the
modern American library movement with the creation of the
American Library Association (ALA) in 1876 by a group of
librarians led by Melvil Dewey. At these beginning stages of
development, the school libraries were primarily made up of small
collections with the school librarian playing primarily a clerical role.
Dewey wrote that "a broad conception at the end of the century of the
work of the schools is simply this, to teach the children to think
accurately, with strength and with speed. If it is in the school that
they get their start, then where do they get their education
1920 marked the first effort by the library and education
communities to evaluate school libraries with the publication of
the Certain Report which provided the first yardstick for evaluating
school libraries.
School libraries experienced another major push following the
launch of Sputnik in 1957, which forced the United States to re-
evaluate its priorities for math and science education. As a result, the
1960s were one of the greatest periods of growth and development
for school libraries due to an increased flow of money and support
from the private sector and public funding for education. Most
notable during this time was the Knapp School Libraries
Project which established model school library media centers across
the country. Hundreds of new school libraries were expanded and
renovated during this time.
Most recently, school libraries have been defined by three major
guidelines documents: Information Power (1988) and Information
Power II (1998)
Globally important mission statement is the Unesco School library
Manifesto, which states: "The school library provides information
and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in todays
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information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips
students with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination,
enabling them to live as responsible citizens"
The purpose of the school library


Inside a school library.
School library media centers in the 21st century can, and should be,
hubs for increased student achievement and positive focused school
reform--Kathleen D. Smit

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CLASSROOM LIBRARY

Classroom library is the heartbeat of a teacher's environment. It is the
window into an educator's own personality, and it reflects the
importance of literacy in the classroom. Every teacher -- no matter
what subject he or she teaches -- should have one.
We should provide access to books in our classes with the same
differentiated approach we bring to any other lesson, assessment, or
activity because there are, four categories of students who pursue
books.
The Book Hunter: These are students who will seek out the book
they want, regardless of locale. They get a mere whiff of a good book
in the air, and they pursue it. They understand how to choose books
and seek out advice when they need it.
The Library Literate: These are students who won't or can't go to a
store, but who are comfortable enough to go to the local library,
perhaps seeking advice from the friendly face on the other side of the
desk.
The Lunchtime Lurker: These are the students who may be
comfortable only at the school library. This may also be the only
place where they feel safe. Perhaps they escape lunchtime trauma by
diving into the dark corners of the library's stacks, surrounded by
countless books and those "READ" posters.
The Reluctant Phoebe: And then there are students who are so
frightened of books, of literacy, and of choice that they feel
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comfortable only in their classroom library, reaching for books they
know exactly where to find, and trusting you, who understands their
fears and reading insecurities.
And it's up to us -- the classroom teachers -- to attract all these
students, like moths to a flame. My stacks have every genre and
every level: picture books, chapter books, fiction, and nonfiction.
SCIENCE LIBRARY
The science library emphasis on science teaching and promotion of
scientific knowledge .UCL is the most known libraries,here is the
details given about it.
The Science library has a self-contained short-loan collection which
houses teaching collection items and other high demand reading list
material on 3 hour or 2 day loan. Books can be borrowed and
returned on the self service machines located within the short-loan
room. An alarm will sound at the exit gate to the short loan collection
if you try to take a book that is not issued to you out of the room and
into the learning laboratory.
Photocopying
There are 9 black-and-white photocopiers available for use on the
ground floor of the Library. These are supplemented by a photocopy
card dispenser and re-charger. The nearest colour photocopier is
located at the UCL Main Library.
Cards can be used in the majority of UCL libraries.
Copy credit is added to the card in units of 20p to an amount of your
choice (50 maximum) and under the new service printing costs
break down to 5p per sheet of A4 (40p for colour).
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I T provision
There are three Information Systems cluster rooms where UCL staff
and students can access the full range of available electronic
resources through the Library Services webpages.
I nformation Training Sessions
Regular training sessions on electronic library resources are held in
the DMS Watson Teaching Cluster. For dates and times see Library
Information Skills Training.




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CONCLUSION

T here are many methods for encouraging the pupils to use library.
Teachers should give occasional talks to pupils on the importance of
extra reading. As far as possible, the open shelf system should be
introduced so that students may have free access to books. Each
student should be asked to maintain a library note book in which he
may enter date wise, the names of all the books he has read. He
should also write brief quotations that might appeal to him. He may
also write short reviews and appreciations of those books. Bulletin
boards may be used to display picture cuttings and illustrations from
current events. Library periods should be provided for each class in
time table


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REFFERENCE
Morris ,Administering the school library media centre
Westport ,CT libraries unlimited (page 32)
Dr.Maveilkara Achucthan,M A,M.Ed,phd,Everything
success,Vidya publishing house(pg 85)
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