Library Program
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A good library program begins with a good understanding about the curriculum followed at the school. Library mission is to give direction to the library program of an ICSE, SSC, CBSE or International School. An enriching library curriculum becomes a tool to integrate the skills and knowledge to build on student learning.
Progressive schools and progressive librarians are evolving as teacher - librarians, media-specialist or information coaches. Teaching relevant skills to support student learning, perking their curiosity while maintaining an open-minded outlook for discussions and learning.
Library program aims at reinforcing literacy, life-long learning and support student achievements in all realms of education.
The library program must emphatically:
Support all users.
Provide relevant and updated resources.
Provide opportunities for students to give wings to their curiosity and explore more through the skills taught during the library sessions.
Students must be able to explore print as well as digital resources to quench their enthusiasm for learning.
Librarians teach all forms of literacy thereby helping students become meta-literate.
The four areas that Librarians usually support and reinforce student learning are: Reading & writing, Information Literacy, Media Literacy & Research based learning integrating technology tools.
Learner Profile envisoned by the CBSE
Learner Profile envisoned by the CBSE
Self-aware
• I work to understand myself better and am open to constructive feedback • I look for continual improvement that supports my learning as well as personal development
Caring and Compassionate
•I am kind and thoughtful • I show kindness, empathy and compassion and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others
Socially Responsible
• I am responsible for myself and responsive to and respectful of others • I care about significant local and global issues that make an impact on our lives and on planet earth
Open minded
• I try to make connections while using information • I appreciate my own culture and beliefs as well as the traditions, beliefs and culture of others
Reflective
•I think about my behaviour and actions and its impact on others • I find ways to improve my learning and behavior
Principled
•I act with honesty, integrity and fairness and respect others • I take responsibility for my actions
Risk Taker
•I am resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges • I love to explore new ideas
Confident
• I can express myself confidently • I can work with information and ideas of my own and those of others
Communicator
•I am confident and articulate in expressing myself in more ways than one • I am a good listener and can understand others’ perspectives
Collaborator
•I work well independently as well as in groups • I appreciate and respect diversity
Engaged
•I am intellectually, socially and emotionally ready to make a difference • I consciously engage with issues that have a significant local and global impact
Inquirer
•I am curious and ask a lot of questions • I learn with enthusiasm and try to find answers independently
Problem Solver & Decision Maker
• I use data analysis and evaluate my options in solving problems • I take informed decisions and act responsibly
Critical and Creative Thinker
•I use my critical and creative thinking skills to make informed and ethical choices • I think out of the box to find alternative solutions to complex problems Innovator • I explore, experiment and discover • I introduce new ideas and concepts
Balanced
•I take care of my physical, intellectual, and emotional well being • I make decisions based on critical and creative thinking when faced by a problem
Library Guidelines
Library Guidelines
Library Weeding Policy
Library Weeding Policy
Tran-disciplinary Skills or 21st Century Skills
Tran-disciplinary Skills or 21st Century Skills
Thinking Skills
(Acquiring knowledge, comprehending, application of information, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, dialectical thought and metacognition)
Social Skills
(Learning responsibility, respecting others, cooperating, resolving conflict, group-decision making.)
Communication Skills
(Listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting using visual and digital products)
Self-Management Skills
(Gross motor skills, fine-motor skills, spatial awareness, organization, time management, safety, healthy lifestyle, codes of behaviour and informed choices.)
Research Skills
(Formulating questions, observing, planning, collecting, organising and interpreting data and presenting research findings)
Instructional Strategies, Rigor & Best Practices
Instructional Strategies, Rigor & Best Practices
Librarians support reading, writing, literature, information and media skills. It is essential to integrate them into the mainstream curriculum taught at the school.
When librarians conduct lessons, instructions must be varied, giving opportunities for students to collaborate (work in pairs/groups), work independently, communicate & create (writing, presentation, blogs, infographics, video, memes and others).
Our world is evolving, and relevant content is the need of the hour. Therefore, librarians must ensure that lessons should focus on skills rather than content for students to thrive and adapt to the changing world. Content is the vehicle, and skills are the fuel for the vehicle to move forward. Therefore, students need to be taught necessary skills and help them navigate through the world of information safely and ethically.
The best learning happens when the teaching instructions are relevant and meaningful. The best model of education occurs when
There is a life-long impact
There is a sense of accomplishment in self-growth
It is remarkable and comprehensive
Research process leads to problem-solving solutions/strategies
There is a social-emotional and ethical impact
Cultural understanding and respect towards the varied ethnicity
School librarians can significantly support student learning when they collaborate with teachers on the content or use the skills to help students master their path of learning.
Library Inspection for CBSE Schools
Library Inspection for CBSE Schools
Library Diagnostic Tool
Library Diagnostic Tool
Read Aloud Handbooks
Read Aloud Handbooks
Read Aloud Manual 1 Read Aloud Manual 2 Read Aloud Manual 3 Read Aloud Manual 4 (In collaboration with Liferarian Association, Adhyayan Foundation for Librarians of India. More resources here
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