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A Critical Evaluation of Year 7 Students’ Reflections on the Use of Information Skills when Completing a Curriculum Related Project
Authors: Herring James E.
Published: April 2021

While there have been a large number of books, articles and reports on information literacy in schools, there is a lack of empirical evidence in relation to the use of information literacy models in schools, Wolf (2003) and Herring, Tarter and Naylor (2000 and 2002) being exceptions. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine students’ reflections on the information skills process following the use of an information skills scaffold (the PLUS model) during the completion of an assignment in a secondary school in the UK. The study takes a constructivist approach and data was gathered via a post-assignment questionnaire given to students. Results show that students’ confidence was variable at the start of the assignment; that students found the completion of a concept map to be generally helpful; that almost 50% of students found that completing a concept map made them more confident; that students used the concept map when searching for information; that students used a range of print and electronic sources of information; that students’ preferences for using particular types of resources included both print and electronic sources; that students found the PLUS model to be helpful with their project; and that most students were prepared to consider using the model when completing future assignments.
The Design and Application of a Virtual Field Trip System
Authors: Chiu Po-han
Published: April 2021

The goal of this research is to use information and communication technology (ICT) to develop so-called “virtual field trip” s ystem and the software follows the principles of the anchored instruction, whereby we can design a worksheet for outdoor education. The system combines the anchored instruction, worksheet, and image-based VR in order to make it as a supplementary tool for students before they have a field trip and to raise their learning motivation. Besides, the research also discusses the difference between traditional outdoor education and the model mentioned above.
Educating and Integrating Minorities: The Added Value of the School Library
Authors: Hauger Trine , Enger Gry
Published: April 2021

Vahl primary school in Oslo is Norway’s most multicultural school. 96% of the school’s 300 pupils belong to a linguistic minority (Vaagan & Enger 2004). The school library is seen and used as an extension of the class room. The range of library activities represent added value in relation to educating minority pupils and assisting in their subsequent integration in society. Some typical minority pupils are discussed, emphasizing in each case how the added value of the library comes into play.
Impact Study of the Teacher Librarian Specific Training on Educational Achievement
Authors: Novo Ana , Calixto José António
Published: April 2021

This paper presents the current situation of the school library teams’ specific training in the Portuguese Integrated Elementary Schools that in 2005 were already in the Portuguese School Libraries’ Network. Other countries’ studies, like the ones from the USA and UK, suggest that students achieve higher levels of literacy, learning and problem solving when teacher librarians have specific training to perform their duties. The analysis of data gathered from a questionnaire shows that 32% of the Portuguese school librarians do not have any kind of specific training. This scenario suggests that there hasn’t been any significant improvement since 10 years ago especially in what school librarians’ training is concerned.
Information Literacy: Reflexion Encompassing Disciplines, Knowledge and Practice
Authors: Eteve Christiane
Published: April 2021

After the « Meeting of Information Literacy» in march 2003, where Professional of School Libraries expressed their desagree with training in Information/Documentation, Secondary School Librarers and Education and Information Researchers link their forces to built a Curriculum from pre-school to universities. The principe was : Information Literacy in not only the result of some skills dispenses and learned through hazard but a continuum training from primary school to higher education and Active Life. What Information Knowledges must teach and learn ? Three research themes where used to respond: Academic Didactics, Sociology of Curriculum, and Cognitive education.
An investigation into the teaching of information literacy skills by teachers in New Zealand secondary schools
Authors: Probert Elizabeth
Published: April 2021

There is very little research looking at how much teachers from any country actually know about information literacy and at how they develop information literacy skills with their students. This contrasts research in recent years which focuses on the influence that school libraries, teacher librarians and/or library media specialists have on student learning. For some time international government and educational bodies, including New Zealand, have recognised that all citizens need skills and processes to enable them to become information literate. This paper reports on findings from a research project which investigated the understanding, knowledge and teaching of information literacy processes of secondary teachers from five urban co-educational state secondary schools.
The Promotion of Campus Reading Programs
Authors: Hou Johnny
Published: April 2021

Taiwan is one of the several Asian countries which highly value higher education investment. Students feel so heavy about study pressure that they seldom make habits of getting into libraries; in other words, they only read rare extracurricular books. But in the past ten years, our school library tried hard to further the possibility of promoting reading environment and developing the model of organizing reading groups. It is obvious that making up class reading groups has been developed in the campus. But we also encounter some difficulties and limitations. Therefore, the text tries to share our past experiences with the public.
Reading Practices of Secondary Schools Teenagers
Authors: Caseiro Natália Maria Antunes
Published: April 2021

A dispassionate approach concerning the reading practices of secondary school teenagers is the main goal of this study, regarding a particular school library. It’s based on three methodologies of observation: by collecting evidence of pupils’ presence in a school library; by holding an inquiry about their reading and leisure practices and by questioning some young people’s personal statements which escape a sociological and group approach. Through these supports of investigation, we can delineate a new scenery of teenager’s reading practices: they read but in a different way, different from the adults’ habits. The understanding of these ways of reading establishes the role of the school library in the promotion of reading styles and allows a more realistic approach to its real effects.
Serving the child: A human rights approach to literacy and learning
Authors: Koren Marian
Published: April 2021

School libraries have an excellent position to contribute to the development of skills of children, young people and teachers and educational staff to access sources for information and learning. Even if resources are limited, an active school librarian is an indispensable link between different parts of the whole school community. Therefore they need to work on their own literacy development. Applying human rights of children in the educational context of today means to respect their right to information, to have access to materials, to education, to values as human beings, as stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). Rights of equal access to literacy services and social inclusion must also be applied in hybrid library environments. New tools in school library services developed in the Netherlands, include digital school library services, a reading and information literacy curriculum and promoting programmes. They help (young) people to participate in society and take responsibility for their own (learning) lives. IASL could partner with other international organisations and institutions, which work for equal rights and basic skills and services for children and young people.
Social responsibility in the global village: What role for public and school libraries?
Authors: Henri James , Lee Sandra
Published: April 2021

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.
Strategic Study of On-Line Reading Clubs in Senior High School Libraries of Taiwan
Authors: Shieh Jiann-Cherng , Chiu Su-Ling
Published: April 2021

In this 21st century, information flow has already reached a matured level. It is the time to promote on-line reading clubs, as high school students generally possess the ability to study by themselves through the internet. In 1990, Taiwan Ministry of Education announced the plan to practice inter-schools on-line reading clubs for all high schools and constructed the students’ website to achieve a significant milestone for on-line reading clubs on campus. The on-line reading clubs are running through interactive web pages, electronic book stores, discussion boards, knowledge sharing etc. The essence of these clubs is the combination of key elements: reading, materials and communication. In this research, we first conduct with questionnaire and interview approaches to study their current situations, executive guidelines, resource requirements, performance evaluations and operating strategies of on-line reading clubs in Taiwan. Then we give a blueprint of well-function on-line reading club web environment to encourage students to involve in the clubs and cultivate inter-school reading. Finally, we propose strategic suggestions for practicing on-line reading clubs in senior high school libraries.
Sparking a Worldwide Conversation on School Libraries 2.0
Authors: Asselin Marlene , Doiron Ray
Published: April 2021

The guest co-editors of the School Libraries Worldwide special topic issue on New Learners, New Literacies and New Libraries provide a summary of the key goals of the issue and the worldwide conversation they hope to spark by sharing a diverse set of articles and online resources. Details are provided on developing the journal issue as an open source, online resource; the call for proposals; and the subsequent review process for the issue. The editors provide a further synthesis of key points suggested throughout the review process and the subsequent “publication” of the issue. Questions are raised about reluctance from the field to accept the notion of new learners and new literacies and a tactic claim that these issues are already being addressed in school libraries. The challenge is given for the readers/viewers of this special issue to get engaged in the conversation by responding at the SLW Blog.
Libraries of the Ages: THE DIGLIBS
Authors: Bhargava Madhu
Published: April 2021

Digital libraries are a way to cost effective Reading resources for school librarians. They can build Reading Communities through digital libraries. A case study of G.D.Goenka Schools in India will be presented in the paper. The current economic trends in the Information and Publishing industry will be examined and how school librarians are affected. Digital Libraries as reading resources are a new paradigm that may help to meet the economic parameters of the institutions. The paper will compare digital Reading resources with traditional reading resources and It will establish that 21st century learner is truly digital native and is very confident and comfortable with technology and online reading. It will also be emphasized that it is the format, which is changing, and not the content or its importance. The main goal of this paper is to show how school librarians can adopt strategies to use free digital reading Resources to build reading communities of young and young adult students by providing case studies and a Tool-Kit used by the school.
The “We” feeling: Cross-border, cross-language, cross-culture co-operation amongst school librarians who work in Europe
Authors: Boelens Helen
Published: April 2021

The objective of this paper to help promote a feeling of cross-border, cross-language, cross-culture co-operation amongst school librarians on a European level - a “We” feeling – a feeling of “togetherness”. Research shows that school librarians throughout Europe are actively promoting the important work which they are doing, on a national level. By working together on a European level, they can more effectively promote school librarianship in the European Union. The paper also attempts to make colleagues throughout the world more aware of some very specific, European school library problems.
Library Services for Youth with Autism
Authors: Farmer Lesley S. J.
Published: April 2021

At least 1 in 166 children are born with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but few school libraries provide resources and services explicitly targeting this population. This paper explains the characteristics and educational challenges of children with ASD; and provides ways to create an inclusive library environment that offers a rich variety of resources and services that engage these children. Tips for training library staff relative to ASD are also given.
Morning reading for the whole school
Authors: Gaardsted Karin
Published: April 2021

When the students enter the class room at 8 am. they begin their day with half an hour of silence. Silence in the good, intense way, which signals immersion, practice and contentment. 30 minutes of reading every morning at the start of the school day has meant a great improvement of the reading development amongst Danish students. The outcome is competent and fast readers. Further more the children and young adults maintain their joy of reading and the problem with book droppers is countered. Morning reading is a help to all students: the talented, the weak and the immigrants.
Designing Multiple Book Clubs to Meet the Interest of Diverse Populations
Authors: Hicks-Brooks Kathy
Published: April 2021

Reading for recreation has been an on-going problem for our high school so we decided to create an after-school book club. However, in large urban high schools with diverse populations, it is difficult to meet the interest of all students with one book club. In our school there are fifty-two languages represented and students from various backgrounds, ethnicities and academic abilities. Data was collected, analyzed and a question emerged. If we developed book clubs around the interest of students, would recreational reading activities increase at our high school? The following paper is what we found to be the answer.
Lithuanian school libraries today: Problems and perspectives
Authors: Kryzanauskiene Irena
Published: April 2021

The situation of Lithuanian school libraries and the status of librarians are ambiguous, because libraries are financed by Ministry of Education and Science, but legal acts, except the laws, are organized by Ministry of Culture. School libraries are very important among other libraries in Lithuania according to the latest statistic data of Lithuania. In 2000 the school libraries computerization started and in 2004 they were instilled with a simplified version of the Lithuanian Integrated Library Information System (LILIS) – so called Information System of School Libraries (ISSL).The questioning of school librarians was done in 2006-2007 years. Analysis of questionnaires showed that there are some problems in activity of school libraries. The Standard of Digital Literacy of School Librarians (SDLSL) has contradictory estimations. It contains extremely high requirements for school librarians in the sphere of ICT use. Lithuania school librarians do not have a professional association. Members of IASL in Lithuania are only separate school librarians. The methodical help to school libraries should be given by the Municipality public libraries but the help is given not very often. In some towns more active and experienced librarians organize methodical groups, give seminars for those, who are less experienced.School librarians take part in different state actions. Year 2008 is announced to be Reading year in Lithuania. Reading year is stage of Reading Promotion Program confirmed by the Government.
Using website stickiness strategy to stick online readers: Web-based RPG Reading
Authors: Lee Chi-Lung , Lu Hsi-Peng , Lin Judy Chuan-Chaun
Published: April 2021

In this study, we would like the readers to conduct online-reading using the method of role-playing. We chose the Journey to the West, one of China’s four greatest classic literatures, as the material in this experiment. The readers will take on the role of the main hero of the book, Sun-wu-kong, while reading, experiencing, and exploring the story. We wish to discuss topics relevant to website stickiness and characteristics of online game and in turn to understand the acceptance of Web-based RPG Reading style.
Primary four students’ development of reading ability through inquiry-based learning projects
Authors: Chu Kai Wah Samuel , Tse S. K. , Loh E. K. Y. , Chow Ken , Fung Hon-Fai , Ng Hung Wai Rex
Published: April 2021

This paper is part of a bigger study that investigates a collaborative instructional approach involving three kinds of teachers (Information Technology, General Studies, and Chinese) and the school librarian in guiding primary 4 (P4) students through two phases of inquiry-based learning (IBL) projects, each lasting for 2-3 months in 2006- 2007.

This collaborative approach in guiding students through the IBL projects has proven to be effective. Not only did the participating students significantly enhance their reading abilities, but they obtained 37.47% higher grades in their General Studies projects compared with their peers in the previous year (Chu, Chow, Tse, & Kuhlthau, 2008a).

Using PIRLS, this paper examines the reading tests and surveys completed by the students before and after their IBL projects. Using another perceptual survey, students, teachers and parents’ opinions regarding improvement in student reading ability after the completion of the first IBL project was also investigated. This study may shed light on the benefits and possibilities of an integrative instructional approach in improving student reading and language abilities.
Information Seeking Behaviors of Children and Youth: Challenges and Implications for Information Literacy Instruction A Review of the Literature
Authors: Copeland Clayton A.
Published: April 2021

Research indicates that technological advances are changing the ways people are searching for, finding, and using information for personal, professional, and educational purposes (Bernier, 2007; Heath, 2007; Perrault, 2007). Human information behavior encompasses people’s information needs, information seeking behaviors, information contexts, patterns of information access, retrieval, processing,and use (Todd, 2003).

An emerging area of human information behavior is the information seeking practices of youth. Research suggests the need for educators to adapt instruction and refine students’ Information Seeking skills and foster advanced information literacy (Branch, 2003; Dixon & Shenton, 2005; Kulthau, 1994, 2003; Hultgren and Limberg, 2002; Laverty, 2003; Leu and Kinzer, 2000; and McGregor, 1994).
Information search behavior and utilization of digital library of innovative consumers
Authors: Hsu Jane Lu , Chang Livia Chia-Yen
Published: April 2021

This study was undertaken to examine digital library usage and to identify innovative users of digital libraries using data collected in four universities in Taiwan. The Domain Specific Innovativeness (DSI) scales were used in the study to segment respondents into various cluster of innovativeness in digital library usage. On average, college students spent 3.5 hours on digital libraries per week. The findings in this study indicated that 8.31% of digital library users could be classified as innovative users. They were frequent users and were familiar with services provided by digital libraries. Innovative users searched and downloaded more materials from digital libraries than respondents in other clusters. In general, journal/magazine articles were the most frequently used services for digital library users, while e-books were used much less often.
Who are Millennials? And what they want from libraries, bookstores, and librarians
Authors: Jones Jami L.
Published: April 2021

Understanding a generation’s “peer personality” provides librarians a unique opportunity to develop services and programs tailored to the needs and unique attributes of a group of individuals. Master of Library Science students enrolled in a graduate research class at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, surveyed 245 18-to 24-year old members of the Millennial generation at various locations throughout the state to ascertain their use and perception of libraries and bookstores. Most important to Millennials are helpful library staff, good collections, and convenient hours. Least important are bargain items for sale, coffee, and the library or bookstore as a place to be with others.
“Reading guidance as a part of Guidance”: A popular philosophy of reading guidance in Japan developed by Michio Namekawa in the 1940s
Authors: Nakamura Yuriko
Published: April 2021

In this study, the author examines the development of Michio Namekawa’s philosophy on reading guidance, dokusho shido, which has been since the late 1940s one of the two pillars of school library philosophy in Japan. Namekawa is recognized as one of the key persons to cultivate the practice and philosophy of reading guidance in post-war Japan. To conduct the research, the author collects and examines all of Namekawa’s historical documents from the pre- to early post- WWII periods, when he developed his theory of reading guidance. The author finds that Namekawa’s philosophy can partially be traced back to the war period at which time a children’s cultural improvement movement occurred. Then, under the occupation after the war, the CIE Education Division led Namekawa to shape his philosophy and curriculum more concretely. Around 1949, he found important components of the concept of integrating reading guidance into a students’ personal life-Guidance, which Namekawa maintained  throughout the post-war period.
Assessing Teacher and Librarian Collaboration: A Preliminary Report
Authors: Montiel-Overall Patricia
Published: April 2021

Exploratory factor analysis was used to examine the structure of a 32-item teacher and librarian collaboration survey (TLC-II). The survey consisted of two scales with 16 items in each scale, Frequency and Importance to Student Learning. Scores from teacher surveys (N=194) were examined using principal axis factoring and oblique rotation to identify underlying constructs. A four factor interpretable structure of teacher and librarian collaboration emerged providing support for a proposed model of teacher and librarian collaboration. Internal consistency was high for the overall scale and for each of the factors. The results of this study provide a basis for further refinement of the instrument in preparation for broad distribution among teachers and librarians.
The important role of information literacy and learning in the development of lifelong learners: How well prepared are our teachers and students?
Authors: Probert Elizabeth
Published: April 2021

There have recently been increasing numbers of published articles lamenting school students’ lack of information literacy skills. All strongly state the urgent need for improvement. The problem may arise from classroom teachers’ lack of knowledge of information literacy skills and their related pedagogical practice but there is little research. This presentation reports on a project, involving a cluster of New Zealand schools, which investigated both teacher’s and students’ understanding of information literacy and classroom practices. The results have established the need for better teacher understanding and practice. One solution will be to trial appropriate professional development.
The Information Search Process of English Language Learner (ELL) Students in a Guided Inquiry Project
Authors: Kim Sung Un , Todd Ross J.
Published: April 2021

This study seeks to understand the information-to-knowledge experience of English Language Learner (ELL) students in a Guided Inquiry project undertaken by the librarian and subject teachers. As a pilot study, it provides an in-depth examination of two Korean 11th grade students in a biology class of a high school in New Jersey, U.S. During the project, data were collected through questionnaire, surveys, search journals, search sessions, observation, students’ papers, and interviews. The findings of this study will facilitate the understanding on the information seeking and knowledge construction process of ELL students so that school environments, including school libraries, can provide meaningful instructional and service interventions for them.
A Framework for Accreditation of International Baccalaureate School Libraries
Authors: Warning Peter , Henri James , Sinclair Carolyn , Chan Ching Yee Candy , Chu Beckie
Published: April 2021

This study proposes a framework for an accreditation process for International Baccalaureate (IB) school libraries. It investigates a range of existing library benchmarks from developed countries as well as criteria for school library evaluation. A partner for this study is the International Association for School Librarianship (IASL). IASL will include the results of this study as it considers its role as an accrediting body for IBO school libraries. The areas for evaluation, and resulting accreditation, include: staffing, collections, services, facilities and equipment, and collaboration and networking.
Collaborative Planning and Team Teaching in a Large Lecture Hall: Modeling Leadership for Change
Authors: Branch Jennifer , Macy Leonora , McClay Jill , Leroy Carol
Published: April 2021

This paper presents data from initial interviews of instructors collaboratively planning a new course in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. There is a need to investigate the courses we offer in pre-service teacher education in order to understand the best ways to prepare pre-service teachers for teaching in today’s ever changing environments. The interviews were the first part of an action research cycle that follows students and instructors through the initial implementation of the course. The paper discusses the collaborative process and highlights five themes that emerged from the data: fear and risk-taking, control, course content, process, and the possibilities for positive change. Recommendations for pre-service teacher educators and teacher-librarians involved in collaboration are included. Through studying the implementation of this complex course, the research will provide us with information to improve the course and to offer our experiences as models for others involved in such a process.
During the last thirty years the rapid development of technology has left many educators struggling to come to terms with the changes the integration of technology brings to the teaching-learning environment. Governments and education administrators aroun
Authors: Combes Barbara
Published: April 2021

During the last thirty years the rapid development of technology has left many educators struggling to come to terms with the changes the integration of technology brings to the teaching-learning environment. Governments and education administrators around the world are currently diverting limited resources into the provision of infrastructure and computers in the belief that the use of technology as a means of education delivery has the potential to significantly enhance teaching strategies and resources currently available to schools. For schools and teachers, the push for the implementation of technology from the administrative levels has meant changes to the learning environment, the necessity to acquire new skills and issues of accountability. Thus the impact of technology in education and on learning has been the subject of much debate and an increasing body of research has endeavoured to assess the impact of various technologies on student learning, with mixed results. The purpose of this article is to briefly review the research on the impact of technology in education, determine some of the recurrent issues identified by the research and to examine the role of the teacher librarian as a possible facilitator for change and the effective integration of technology in the curriculum.
Educational Leaders As Change Agents Towards the Information Literate School
Authors: Moncada Maria Noemi M.
Published: April 2021

Over the last decade, the development of new information and communication Technologies (ICT) has provided a variety of opportunities for people all over the world. But still, the vast majority of society remains untouched by the digital revolution, creating real disparities between and within countries and socioeconomic groups. Undoubtedly, ICT plays a vital role in the future of our societies especially in Education. School heads, decision makers, local authorities and school librarians have significant role to play in the development of information literacy in schools. School principals trained in ICT should initiate information literacy in their schools and should provide support to secure cooperative deals and development aid. In the Philippine Educational System, schools located in affluent cities especially those schools in the capital are fully equipped with information infrastructure but too many schools in secondary cities and remote provinces are deprived of the tools to access information.
Hooked On Questioning How the Teacher-Librarian Can Change Questioning Practices In Their Schools
Authors: Glasson Susan
Published: April 2021

Questions are an essential tool used in all teaching situations. This paper summaries current research on the best ways to ask questions and suggests how teacher-librarians can use this knowledge to guide their teaching faculties towards more effective classroom practice. It provides a guide for planning questions to incorporate a range of thinking from the cognitive, creative, and affective domains and gives practical examples of the ways this might be achieved. Essential questions are briefly discussed and the need to support and encourage student questioning is demonstrated. Determined to bring about change, the teacher-librarians used videos, Power Point, web quests, Inspiration, and the school intranet in alerting their staff to the teaching and learning opportunities afforded by good questions. How this was does and the progress and pitfalls of their endeavours are outlined.
Improving the school library for IB students: a case study at The British International School, Jakarta
Authors: Latuputty Hanna
Published: April 2021

The background of this research is firstly to evaluate the current services and facilities in the secondary library since there is a plan to extend the library building among the school projects. The outcomes of this research would be good feedback for the library staff to improve its services and facilities. Secondly, some colleagues on ECIS listserv have been discussing the need for IB guidelines especially for those who due to commence the library for IB programme  This paper is not intended to be a guideline, but a sharing work to those who are concerned with the IB library to find different perspectives from a secondary school library at The British International School, Jakarta. A survey to gain feedback has been conducted using a qualitative method. The findings and the profile of the library are discussed in the same section to help the reader understand the real situation and the feedback from the respondents. This paper, expectantly, would be a valuable reference for any school libraries particularly those who run or plan to have a library for the IB Diploma programme.
Information Policy and Hong Kong Schools: A review of the literature and preliminary benchmarking of practice
Authors: Henri James , Lee Sandra
Published: April 2021

A review of the literature surrounding information policy suggests it is often discussed but it is not clear that it is understood. The policy governing the creation and dissemination of information has existed a long time, but policy development has changed because of the proliferation of resources via the Internet. The concepts of information and policy and the difficulty in defining them are presented. Typical school information policies are discussed in the context of policy development in Hong Kong. The implications of a lack of information policy for schools and school libraries are weighty considering that schools play an important part in the information cycle for students. Reference is made of the author’s study to benchmark the existence of information policies in Hong Kong schools.
Introducing the Information Literacy Model “Empowering 8” in South Asia with special reference to India and Sri Lanka
Authors: Wijetunge Pradeepa , Singh Jagtar
Published: April 2021

Information literacy (IL) is the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, organize and effectively create, use and communicate information to address an issue or a problem. It is a basic human right to lifelong learning. Information itself is becoming a transforming strategic resource of the emerging information society. Without information literacy, the information society will not be able to achieve its full potential. Therefore, the concept and practice of information literacy must be promoted from an early age among the school going children. Information literacy is more relevant for the developing nations to enable themselves to bridge the growing info-divide between the developed and the developing nations. In this context, a regional workshop was held at the University of Colombo to create awareness of information skills for learning among the participants from South and Southeast Asian countries.
The litany of suffering is still heard but not louder: A case study of clinical supervision to school libraries in Indonesia’s four provinces
Authors: Sulistyo-Basuki L.
Published: April 2021

From 2002 through 2004, the National Library of Indonesia distributed block grants to 250 school libraries in the province of Central Java scattered in 10 districts, 150 school libraries in West Nusa Tenggara for 7 districts, 125 school libraries in South Sumatera in 5 districts while in the province of Bangka Belitung only to one municipality covering 25 school libraries. For three years, a school library which serves only one school received a block grant of 19 million rupiahs or approximately US $2000, while (multiple) school library which serves two or more schools received 29 million rupiahs or around US 3200 all for books. Beside that, there are trainings for library staffs conducted at the province capital as well as at the districts and supervision from the National Library. After three year implementation, the National Library set up two independent teams to evaluate the school library performance, block grant awardees. The first team consists of five consultant on education and librarianship while the second one is an independent consultant bureau. Among the findings are the rise of book usages among school children, rising initiatives among teacher cum teacher in charge of library to correlate the library activities with the class programme and communities’ activities, the provision of separate building for school library especially in South Sumatera. However there anxieties on the continuation of theschool libraries after the project is over, as not all grant-receiving-districts have enough budget to provide finances for the school library operations after the project is over.
MLC Libraries intranet website: A collaborative process
Authors: Viner M. Jane
Published: April 2021

This paper examines the collaborative processes involved in developing the MLC Libraries intranet website and outlines helpful hints about website design, evaluation and promotion. The MLC Libraries intranet website has been designed to provide the MLC community with information resources that reflect the educational, cultural, literary and recreational needs of the college. Information resources include an online suggestion book, online teacher librarian research assistance, access to the catalogue, newspaper and magazine databases, reading lists, information literacy programs and internet search tips. MLC Libraries promote the development of information literacy and nurture an appreciation of literature in a supportive, creative and information-rich learning environment. This intranet website was created by a team of MLC teacher librarians and library staff, with technical support from a website designer and MLC computer staff. It was launched to the MLC community in March 2003. The workshop will demonstrate a virtual and visual tour of the MLC Libraries intranet website.
School Media Programs and Middle Grades Science Achievement: Results of a Study Performed in Michigan, USA
Authors: Mardis Marcia A.
Published: April 2021

This paper describes a research study, completed in late 2004, in which the researcher examined the relationship between school media programs and science achievement in grade 8 students in Michigan schools. This paper reports the results of a mixed method sequential explanatory study undertaken to uncover the connection between school media programs and science achievement as well as the factors present in the relationships between school library media specialists and science teachers that encourage student achievement on state-mandated standardized tests.
Student access to the information landscape: A national education evaluation conducted by the New Zealand Education Review Office during 2004/5
Authors: Corlett Cilla
Published: April 2021

The Education Review Office (ERO) undertakes reviews of schools and early childhood centres throughout New Zealand. ERO also undertakes national evaluations. The purpose of each review/evaluation is to help bring about improved educational achievement for young New Zealanders and to provide information to schools, parents, communities and the government to assist decision making. During 2004/5, ERO conducted a national evaluation of student access to the information landscape in schools. The quality of policies, programmes and practices associated with the school library was one focus in this evaluation. The quality of teaching practice (particularly in the areas of student information literacy and in developing positive attitudes towards reading) was also evaluated. This paper gives an outline of the role of ERO, the rationale and purpose of the national evaluation, and the methodology used. It provides some initial discussion of preliminary findings. It also reports on anecdotal feedback received on the process of the evaluation and its impact on participating schools.
'Because a fire was in my head'
Authors: Donlan Pat
Published: April 2021

Human nature remains unaltered, unchanging, a constant in a world of shifting sands, different times.  We are born, we grow up, and we go to school, to college and eventually to work.  We strive to make sense of our world, to make our mark, to move on, to start our own families, to pass on our stories, our heritage - and eventually we die. Since time immemrial, another constant in all our lives, whether we grow up in the 21st century or the fifth century, truly alive and not just merely existing - and we have used story as a vital staple ingredient in the recipe for soulful survival.
What's Harry Potter Doing in the Library
Authors: Burek Pierce Jennifer
Published: April 2021

This paper uses qualitative, textual analysis of selected prominent contemporary young adult fantasy stories. These books--Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Artemis Fowl, and Garth Nix's Lirael--in addition to creating captivating magical worlds, also depict a part of our every day world in their use of libraries as settings (in the case of Harry Potter and Lirael) and the use of computers for information seeking (as seen in Artemis Fowl). These images are examined for their portrayal of library use and other information seeking behaviors.
13,000 Students of Ohio Tell Their Story
Authors: Todd Ross J. , Kuhlthau Carol C. , Tepe Ann E
Published: April 2021

This paper reports on some of the findings of a large research project undertaken in 2002-2003 in Ohio, USA. The findings of this study are numerous, and this paper specifically focuses on some of the 10,316 stories told by 13,123 students in relation to reading. The findings present a multi-faceted picture of the school library's role in the fostering of reading literacy. The study raises some significant challenges for all school librarians, and provides an invitation to reflect on, critique and re-engineer services to ensure the library's role in reading literacy development is a powerful and visible one.
School Librarians' Experiences of Looking at Student Learning
Authors: Wavell Caroline
Published: April 2021

This paper discusses a small study in which six secondary school librarians were asked to identify and describe incidents of student learning during or after curriculum-related, library-based activities. The participants were asked to repeat the exercise after reflecting on potentially relevant research articles, standards and learning frameworks. The study builds upon existing research examining student learning in the school library and explores the connections between student learning and evidence-based practice. The findings are expected to contribute to our understanding of how librarians use indicators of learning and librarians' own learning in relation to the experience of looking at student activity and progress.
Double the Power of Story
Authors: Howe Eleanor B.
Published: April 2021

School and public librarians and teachers who read aloud to elementary (primary) children can use techniques that empower children with increased academic skills, social skills, and cultural awareness. This paper presents research-based, recommended strategies for reading aloud that both improve listening and reading comprehension and develop literary appreciation. Themes and topics of stories selected can supplement or reinforce curricular learning and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Children practice social skills and respect for others while listening to and discussing stories. Included are tips for making story hour an enjoyable experience that develops a reading culture.
Generating Change through Professional Development
Authors: Selby Linda , Probert Liz
Published: April 2021

This is the story of how an information literacy course for teachers in New Zealand has proved to be a catalyst for change. It has resulted in students being better able to make sense of the endless information they can access, improved reading skills and led to more effective use of the school library.
From Literacy to Information Literacy: Reading for Understanding in the Real World
Authors: Royce John
Published: April 2021

Good readers evaluate as they go along, open to triggers and alarms which warn that something is not quite right, or that something has not been understood. Evaluation is a vital component of information literacy, a keystone for reading with understanding. It is also a complex, complicated process. Failure to evaluate well may prove expensive. The nature and amount of information on the Internet make evaluation skills ever more necessary. Looking at research studies in reading and in evaluation, real-life problems are suggested for teaching, modelling and discussion, to bring greater awareness to good, and to less good, readers.
The Best Way to Ask
Authors: Woolls Blanche
Published: April 2021

This workshop is designed to help school librarians build a case to convince others of the value of the school library in the education of students and the teaching strategies for teachers. Action research models will be presented including evaluation techniques to measure outcomes. Finally suggestions are made to turn the school librarian into an effective presenter so that audiences respond in a positive way to requests.
Get a Life: Fast and Furious Cataloging for the Overworked and Underutilized School Librarian
Authors: McKenzie Dianne
Published: April 2021

This workshop and paper is intended to give participants an idea of the types of services currently being offered. The products and services listed here are done so for the participants' information and ease of follow up in collecting information about what their needs are. The author has no links with any of these companies and by their inclusion is not recommending any of them in particular. By the dynamic nature of the Internet, web sites will change and even though the author has checked the websites listed before publication, there is no guarantee they will be the same when you visit them.
Real World Research - Using Collaboration between Researcher and Practitioner to Maximize Research Outcomes
Authors: Murray Janet , Bugg Barbara
Published: April 2021

This paper focuses on the relationship between researcher and practitioner, and discusses the mutual benefits to each. Janet Murray's doctoral research used case study as a primary research technique. One of the case study schools was Essendon Keilor College in Victoria, where Barbara Bugg was then Head of Curriculum Resources. Both authors realised the benefits of working together and felt that it was important to communicate to others how the process worked. The paper will discuss the factors that contributed to the development of an excellent working relationship between the research team and the school library staff. Methods of effective communication, provision of feedback and dissemination of research results throughout the school are also described.