In a world of global information, the ability to handle information effectively has never been more vital. The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students with lifelong learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens. The school library is integral to the educational process. A good school library is the heart of a school learning community. School libraries can provide a flexible place for learning where students have not just access to resources but are equipped with the necessary skills to use them.
School libraries in India are a room or a hall where a certain number of books are stored and a librarian is appointed to catalogue the books and to keep the record of books issued. The librarian does not get involved with the students in order to develop reading habits in students. In a large number of Indian schools, the students are neither oriented to the school library nor taught the necessary skills to use the information and resources. Students are sent to the library without teaching them how to use the library effectively.
The role of the school library is to support and enhance educational goals as outlined in the school’s curriculum. The school libraries have eclectic collection and the teachers as well as the librarian should provide support to the students in using such a wide range of books, magazines and journals. The teachers should teach skills to the students regarding the use of books, magazines and journals for knowledge, understanding, imagination and enjoyment. The school library must providing access to local, regional, national, and global resources and opportunities that expose learners to diverse ideas, experiences and opinions.
In order to develop literary skills and self expression students must be given ample opportunity to read and discuss various issues. The development of critical and rational thinking is one of the most imperative roles of school education and this goal can be accomplished through reading, discussions and writing. We strongly need a library movement in India in order to improve the current education scene.
School libraries in India are a room or a hall where a certain number of books are stored and a librarian is appointed to catalogue the books and to keep the record of books issued. The librarian does not get involved with the students in order to develop reading habits in students. In a large number of Indian schools, the students are neither oriented to the school library nor taught the necessary skills to use the information and resources. Students are sent to the library without teaching them how to use the library effectively.
The role of the school library is to support and enhance educational goals as outlined in the school’s curriculum. The school libraries have eclectic collection and the teachers as well as the librarian should provide support to the students in using such a wide range of books, magazines and journals. The teachers should teach skills to the students regarding the use of books, magazines and journals for knowledge, understanding, imagination and enjoyment. The school library must providing access to local, regional, national, and global resources and opportunities that expose learners to diverse ideas, experiences and opinions.
In order to develop literary skills and self expression students must be given ample opportunity to read and discuss various issues. The development of critical and rational thinking is one of the most imperative roles of school education and this goal can be accomplished through reading, discussions and writing. We strongly need a library movement in India in order to improve the current education scene.
