A READING SPACE IN EVERY SCHOOL
- 1. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools A Reading Space in Every School Kathleen Moran Barbara Davis Joe Kelly JCSP Demonstration Library Project 18th April 2015
- 2. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools What is the JCSP? . The JCSP is an intervention within the Junior cycle aimed at those students who are identified as being at risk of leaving school early perhaps without completing The Junior Certificate. All JCSP Students sit the Junior Cert examinations A Social Inclusion Programme
- 3. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools JCSP - AIMS of the Programme To retain students To bridge the gap To build strong and positive learning foundations To make school relevant and accessible to young people who find it difficult to cope with the school system.
- 4. www.jcspliteracy.ie JCSP Library Project Established under the Department of Education and Skills in 2002.The brief of the JCSP Demonstration Library Project was to: • Improve literacy levels • Develop a whole school reading culture • Enhance the learning experience of our students To date the project has expanded • into 30 schools across Ireland, • all in designated areas of disadvantage • Each library is staffed by a full-time professional Librarian
- 5. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Things to Consider
- 6. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Location Ideally: • located at the heart of the school
- 7. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools • highly visible and accessible to all staff and students
- 8. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools • well lit with plenty of natural light
- 9. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Location But it can be: • An open area in the school • A section of a common area • A corner of a classroom • A shelf of books • A mobile trolley
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- 14. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Ambience • Comfortable
- 15. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools
- 16. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Active Learning Space • Independent Learning
- 17. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Active Learning Space • Collaborative Learning
- 18. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Active Learning Space • Research
- 19. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools • Exhibition space • Facilitator space
- 20. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Access Things to Consider: • Regular and open access is crucial – who is responsible? - (class teacher, post holder, SNA, student volunteers, parent volunteers, etc.) • Timetable library classes (where possible) • Facilitate outside class time access (where possible)
- 21. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Library Management Systems System Types: • Proprietary Systems • Open Source • Database e.g. Access • Spreadsheet e.g. Excel • Manual e.g. Ledger, Library card system
- 22. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Stock Not just novels..... – Non-Fiction – Magazines – Newspapers – Leaflets – E-books – Audio Books – CDs – DVDs – Board games – Graphic texts – Software – Picture Books – Subject topic boxes - Foreign language texts - Reference texts - Instructional manuals - Annuals - Biographies - Short reads - Poetry - Dictionaries - Atlases - Class sets - Games - Online resources - Teacher resources
- 23. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Stock • Stock must be suitable, varied, accessible, appropriate • Survey students • Less is more – Be ruthless in getting rid of old, torn or boring books
- 24. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Better with this...
- 25. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Than this:
- 26. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Every book must earn it’s place!
- 27. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Collection Development Things to consider... • What are your current priorities for collection development? – Curriculum support – Reading for pleasure – Digital literacy – Independent reading – Shared reading – Reading for information – Teacher resources – Family literacy
- 28. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Collection Development Things to consider... • Who are you buying for? – Senior Cycle – Junior Cycle – Boys – Girls – Mixed – Confident readers – Reluctant readers – Staff – Parents
- 29. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Collection Development Things to consider... • Budget: – Identify sources of funding – Shop around for best deals and discounts – Allocate available funding across priority areas
- 30. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Collection Development Things to consider... • Alternative sources of stock: – Public Libraries • Institutional membership for schools • Block loans • Class sets available for loan – Collaboration between local schools – Seek donations – Charity shops
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- 32. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Furniture Things to Consider... • Shelving – Wall mounted v Free standing • Comfortable seating – Chairs, Sofas • Bean Bags • Book carousels, magazine racks, book boxes, etc. • CD/DVD carousels • Clear, legible signage
- 33. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools • Always include as much face-out display as possible • Use available space to display student work • Noticeboards • Colourful posters to encourage reading • Change displays regularly • Themed displays • Encourage browsing – coffee tables, etc. • Book display stands • Magazine racks • Electronic notice board • Book reviews
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- 36. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools • Social media • Book reviews • Author of the Month
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- 38. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Where to Start.... 1. Centralise 2. Categorise 3. Evaluate
- 39. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Reading Promotion
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- 43. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools The Re(a)d Wall
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- 45. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Themed Promotions
- 46. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Reading Role Models
- 47. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Digital Options E-Books Audio Books
- 48. JCSP Library Project Supporting Literacy and Learning in Irish Schools Thank You www.jcspliteracy.ie info@jcsplibraries.ie @jcsplibraries