school libraries - hafiz nazeer hussain
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School Libraries in Pakistan Importance of the School Library Structure of Library Functions of School Libraries Standards of School Libraries Administration of School Libraries in Pakistan National Education Policy for Future School Librarianship Problems faced by School Libraries SuggestionsTRANSCRIPT
SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES IN PAKISTAN: PRESENT SCENARIO
Hafiz Nazeer HussainM.Phil
University of the Punjab
WHAT IS A SCHOOL LIBRARY?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Goal of School Library School Libraries in Pakistan Importance of the School Library Structure of Library Functions of School Libraries Standards of School Libraries Administration of School Libraries in Pakistan National Education Policy for Future School Librarianship Problems faced by School Libraries Suggestions Q&A
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
The objective of this study is to undertake a review of current literature:
To identify the structure of libraries in elementary and secondary schools of Pakistan.
To portrait the library services provided to the students in schools.
To explore the problems faced by the school libraries. To highlight the professional status of the librarianship
in school libraries.
INTRODUCTION
A school library media center is a Learner-oriented laboratory Center and coordinating agency which supports, extends and individualizes
School's curriculumPedagogic goals of the school
SL media center comprisesBooks/MagazinesAll types of automated media
Distinguished from Public Libraries due to above traits
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Definition
School Library (SL). An organized collection placed
in a school for the use of teachers or pupils, but
usually for pupils. It may comprise books and
other materials, electronic resources and PCs, and
be in the care of a professional librarian, teacher,
or teacher-librarian. (Harrod’s Librarians’ Glossary)
Other parallel names for SL Instructional materials center Learning resources centre Media centre.
Media centre. Used for a school
library, or learning resources
centre in a school, where a range
of print and audio-visual media,
necessary equipment, and the
services of a media specialist, are
accessible to students and
teachers. (Harrod’s Librarians’ Glossary)
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GOAL OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES
The goal of the school library media
center is to ensure that all
members of the school community
have equitable access to books, to
information, and to information
technology.
SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN PAKISTAN
Public Sector No current statistics and need further
investigation.According to a Survey conducted in
1990s Out of 171,000 schools, only 481 schools
have libraries containing 980,800 volumes. About 80% schools are without any library
facility in the country. Still no updated data
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Grossly neglected No concept of libraries in primary and
middle schools. Only at secondary level
Schools having libraries keep their books in locked cases
No access to students
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Private SectorPrivate schools (urban) run by Different chain systems, Trusts, Companies
and Organizations More than 95% of these have moderate
school libraries Equipped with
Books & Magazines Audio Visual & IT Facilities (to some
extant)
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Private schools (sub-urban & Rural) run by
Individuals or by groups of people Adopted by lower middle class families Do not possess libraries.
IMPORTANCE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
“SL is the soul, the core & the pivot around which academic life in the school revolves” (TREHAN, G. L. & MALHAN)
1. Educational Significance2. Psychological Needs3. Social Needs
1. EDUCATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Curriculum development Essential tool in teaching program School Library a new atmosphere of
Learning Vision Intellect
Critical for student academic achievement Leading the way for technology use in
schools Inspire literacy
2. PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS
Cognitive Development Sensor motor Stage (from birth to 2 years old) Preoperational State (from 2 years old to 7
years old) Concrete operational stage (from 7 years old
to 10 years old) Formal Operational stage (from 11 years old
and up)(Intermediate Education by Punjab
Textbook Board)
Vocabulary & Language Development
3. SOCIAL NEEDS
Essential to develop reading habits Motivation Creativity Unfolding Personality To increase the clientele for public
libraries
STRUCTURE OF LIBRARY
Traditional SL Structure Scientific
Libraries
National Libraries
Public Agency Libraries
School Libraries
Public
Libraries
CONTEMPORARY
Scientific Libraries
National Libraries
Public Agen
cy Librar
ies
School
Libraries
Public
Libraries
Joint use libraries
• Digital Collectio
ns• Digital
Library Services
FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES (TREHAN, G. L. & MALHAN )
School Library
Service agency
Learning center
Teaching Agency
Coordinating Agency ***
Social Laboratory
ICT related services
STANDARDS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Physical Standards
• Building location• Flexible Space• Accessible• Environment
Quantitative
• Staff• Materials• Funds
Qualitative
• Good Collection• Equipments• Services
ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN PAKISTAN
Broader public administration system Federal Ministry of Education Body on library affairs National Library of Pakistan
No specific Role NLP in Policy-Making Institution regarding Libraries
Provincial Education Departments In Devolution Plan 2001, responsibility of
school education shifted to the District Governments
HIERARCHY OF LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION IN PAKISTAN (DR. M. RAMZAN)
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY FOR FUTURE National Education Policy 1998-2010
to establish and strengthen one library in each school by the year 2010
To provide adequate funds, Construct buildings, Arrange library periods, etc.
to maximize the use
SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP IN PAKISTAN
SL don't matter without highly qualified library media specialists
Teacher /Librarian media specialists A teacher or clerk acts as library in
charge. Librarians are too less in numbers.
SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
Jamaica in August 1971
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Established in 1951 - division of ALA
Australian School Library Association (ASLA)
1960s
Indian School Library Association (ISLA)
Pakistan?
PROBLEMS FACED BY SCHOOL LIBRARIES
“The library is a “forgotten empire” which needs to be reconquered if our educational system has to be dynamic and
meaningful.”
No place in our Educational setup Not embedded in our teaching and learning
system. No Legislation No budget Space/Building Non-qualified staffs The last item on the school priority Not have access to the library
RECOMMENDATIONS Knowledge gap needs further research Association’s Role Library should be compulsory in schools Production of children literature in Local context
Socio-cultural Religious Informative recreational
Part of education planning Proper place/building Full time library media specialist School library subject in LIS education/Special courses Range library period Proper Budget Provision of Resources