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Libraries, Media and Low-Cost Teaching Aids

The library

A library is mainly a collection of books but can include non-book materials such as
video and audio cassettes, DVDs, CDs. It offers learners an additional choice of
reading material with a variety of reading levels and topics. It also promotes lifelong
reading and research skills also autonomy towards self-development

A library does not necessarily have to be in a designated building. Books can be kept
in a converted classroom or an area with adequate space and can even be organized
into array of boxes labeled with various areas.

Points to note
-Not all schools have an established library and in some cases those that have a library
may just have old, outdated books.
-Some schools would have opted that their books to used in the classroom rather than
collecting them all in one place. (e.g departments are given own corresponding books)
Some schools only have access to a collection of books through a public local and
national library. (eg. Georgetown and linden and other places with a resource center)

Checklist for use of the library


Establishment of library
- Planning committee
- pooling of existing stock
- incoming donation or supply drop
Allocation
- Between timetable, subjects and department, reading programs.
- after school use
Accessibility
- Limited to learner
- Open to outsiders
Security and accountability
- Who runs the library?
- How the borrowing system works
- Penalties and enforcements for damage and loss
Types and categories of books
- Types of books and sections within the library
- How regularly books are updated
Benefits of school libraries
- Develops reading ability
- Improves research skills
- Increased knowledge
- Develops reading
- Improved spelling
- Promotes appreciation of the value books
- Develops writing skills
- Improved spelling

Expanding a school’s library service


1. Exchange with other schools
2. Seeking assistance with the national library service
3. Asking PTA for input
4. Seek help from alumni
5. Seek donor assistance

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