Thoughts on making a Reader-friendly School
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This document outlines best practices for creating a reader-friendly physical and online library space. It discusses making the physical library space more accessible, well-lit, ventilated, and welcoming with comfortable seating and open shelving. The online space should include a library portal, virtual library, social media presence, and mobile access. Various initiatives are described, such as a Little Open Library for book sharing, a summer reading challenge, and e-publishing student work. The goal is to engage students and promote reading.
Thoughts on making a Reader-friendly School
- 1. READER FRIENDLY SCHOOL THOUGHTS ON MAKI NG A S. L. FAISAL Regional Principals' Conference KVS, Kolkata Region August 11, 2022
- 2. 02 Presentation Plan Making a Reader Friendly School The Library that we have. What's out there? Llibrary Environments What our Libraries are missing? Physical Library Space Online Library Space PRESENT, NOT PERFECT CREATING A READER FRIENDLY LIBRARY BEST PRACTICES
- 3. The Library that we have. Dark. Closed shelves. Rigid Furniture. Congested. Unattractive. No free space. Less welcoming. 12
- 5. O P Library Environments PHYSICAL Everything physical. Infrastructure, Resources, Organization. Staff. ONLINE Online; Digital; Mobile. Web-Tools. Services. Social Media. 08
- 6. What our libraries are missing? Location Not accessible to all. Not in Groud Floor. Not visible. Design & Layout Classroom converted. Conference room style. Furniture No flexible seating, Open shelving. Customization. Air. Light. Cleaning. Closed. Ventillation. Lighting. No dusting. Organization Resources. Labelling. Way-guides. Promotion. Library staff Supportive. Encouraging. Warm.Inviting. 15 Physical Environment
- 7. Creating a Reader-friendly physical space LOCATION How easy it is to find your library? AIR. LIGHT. Spacious and light. Cross ventillation SIGNS. NOTICES. Colourful. Directional. attractive. Positive. SEATING. FURNTURE. Comfortable, flexible for different-sized students. . SHELVING Open. face-out displays. Theme/Genre-wise. Height. DISPLAYS Thematic.Interactive.At tractive. Ppromotion. . SOCIAL SPACES For collaboration and quietness. Activities. LIBRARY STAFF Encouraging. Supporting. Positive. Open.
- 8. P V S M PORTAL Library Blog/website. Online Catalogue. Feedback. Events. Linked to School website. VIRTUAL LIBRARY 24X7 Support. Curated collections of digital resources. Ebooks, Multimedia. SOCIAL MEDIA Sharing. Publishing. Connections. Reaching out. Engage. Instant feedback. MOBILE Mobile interface. Apps. Catalogue search. Personalized services. Ask the Librarian. 21 Creating a Reader-friendly Online space
- 9. Best Practices IDEAS TO EXPLORE 06
- 10. Little Open Library To share one’s favourite books with the community. An open, free and voluntary community book exchange initiative. Anyone may take a book from the Little Open Library (LoLib), but she or he has to leave a book in return, which may be taken by someone else. Take a Book & Leave a Book KV PATTOM Details: https://tinyurl.com/y532s547
- 11. Face a Book Challenge Summer Reading Challenge To promote reading and to develop information & digital literacy skills by engaging students in activity based challenges during summer vacation. Tasks: Write a detailed review, prepare a scrap book (My Little Book), record a one minute Book Talk video and present an item based on the selected book in the school assembly. Evaluation and appreciation. KV PATTOM Website: https://faceabookinfo.wordpress.com
- 12. E-Publishing To provide an online platform to students to publish and share their creative contributions. An online bulletin board tool, Padlet was used to publish student's creative contributions (poems, stories, articles, etc). Widely shared among students and parents. Share with the world K V KADUTHURUTHY Details: https://padlet.com/sreekku2017/av8uibbozdy87x1s
- 13. Library Points Rewarding the Readers A system of rewarding the readers for their library use and behavior, based on the idea of customer loyalty programmes. Components: An automated system to add Library Points, Interface for students to see Library Points, QR Code Technology, Self- Circulation System, Video Tutorials, Presentations and Posters for creating awareness. KV KANJIKODE Details: https://tinyurl.com/mr44cdnv/
- 14. Interactive e-books and e-magazines To provide a digital interactive e-reading experience. Digital interactive e-books and magazines with contents in multiple formats (text, images, audio, video and hyperlinks) are created with Book Creator. The readers can interact with the content by instantaniously posting their feedback as comments. Read, interact and share. Links to Books: https://tinyurl.com/3w67kpjm https://tinyurl.com/2p9c4n79 2017
- 15. Gift a Book & Get a Friend A social responsibility initiative Creating a long-term relationship by forging friendships through the mutual love for books. Supporting less privilaged schools to build their library. Sensitising students to social realities beyond the school walls. 7 Schools, 2500+ children, 4000+ books, To connect students with the society through books and reading. Nurturing values. KVPATTOM Details: https://librarysocialconnect.wordpress.com
- 16. Let's be Cyber Smart To create awareness about digital literacy and cyber safety among the students. Students are trained on digital literacy, cyber safety and use of various online educational platforms. Top performing students were selected as Cyber Ambassadors for the school to spread cyber security awareness among their peers. . Stay safe online KV KANJIKKODE Details: http://letsbecybersmart.blogspot.com/
- 17. E-Reading Hub Promoting e-reading More than 3000 Open Source E-Books (classics, out of print and rare) are provided through Kindle e-readers in the library. Attracts students who prefer devices for reading, who gradually transform into readers of physical books. To develop reading habit among device-savvy students. KVPATTOM Details: https://tinyurl.com/yckumb2y
- 18. Honesty Library To develop the spirit of honesty and sharing. A student can borrow a book from the Honesty Library Box at his/her will or by leaving another book in it, without following any rules of a formal ibrary. They can take books for class room reading (during free periods) or for home reading. Students donates books to the HL on birth/special days. Read and return. No formal rules. KV PERINGOME Details: https://tinyurl.com/2fsam2fx
- 19. Library Games Gamification & FLN The platform was created to provide a safe space for learning and entertainment through gamification. It also has games for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Class 1 students. To familiarise students with popular books and authors through gaming. KV KANJIKODE Details: http://digitallibrary.kvklibrary.in/games/
- 20. Virtual Library X-perience To face the challenges of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) environment developed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of free web tools were used. Library Blog with WordPress Virtual Library with Wakelet Digital Library on Epic4schools Library on smartphone with Linktree Stories & Ebooks ReadWorks (Reading comprehension instruction) Interactive E-books, Knowledge Weekly Virtual Book reviews, Notes, discussions with Padlet Read. Access. Write. 2017
- 21. Virtual Library X-perience To engage students virtually and connect with them remotely, using web/social media tools. Web Tools Google Classroom Quiz Assignments with Quizizz & Kahoot Flipgrid debates, Discussions Goodreads Book Club Online competitions, Events, Campaigns YouTube Channel & Live streaming, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Webinars, Virtual Book Fairs. Engage. Express. Connect. 2017
- 22. Virtual Library X-perience To keep the students stress free and provide them a platform to express and reflect. Web Tools Audio Library on SoundCloud Karaoke with Flipgrid Storytellers on SoundCloud Library on smartphone with Linktree Sunday short films E-magazine/E-Books with Book Creator & Canva Self publishing, Visual storytelling Library Games Listen. Watch. Relax. 2017
- 23. "Students who collaborate and participate in building spaces, both physical and virtual, are likely to be more comfortable living in them." Joyce Valenza Rutgers University School of Communication and Information
- 25. Thank you! S. L. FAISAL www.slfaisal.com slfaizal@gmail.com Mob: 9447699724 17 Questions?