12 February 2007
What have we been doing in the Library?
As well as encouraging reading, as a professional librarian I am also promoting library and research skills. For Years 7 & 8 I have a progressive programme of library and information skills which runs throughout the school year.
Recently all year 7s have been researching a favourite author. They have been making notes in their own words, and using some of the facts to fill in an author profile. The Author Profile is one of the elements for the Silver level of the Reading Olympics. The Book Review, which all Year 7 have now completed, was part of the Bronze level of the Reading Olympics, and the reviews are bound into a booklet on display in the Library. A number of girls have received their Bronze certificates, and a few their Silver, but I am sure there are many more who simply need to update their list of books which they have read.
Year 7 have had an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the layout of the resources in the Library, and also practised their scanning skills. Sessions in the ICT rooms have encouraged use of the library’s computerised catalogue, and explored some of my favourite sites about books and reading.
In the last few weeks half of Year 8 have been planning and researching a factual topic of their own choice to present as a library and information skills project. The aim of this project is to become familiar with the processes of researching, planning and presenting a piece of work. The project provides the opportunity to become familiar with the library and different types of information resources, and is guided by the Librarian and English teacher. Although the finished work is important, equally important is the process of ‘doing’. The skills of independent learning, time management and working methods are essential skills to develop.
The other half of the year group will do the same after half-term.
Recently all year 7s have been researching a favourite author. They have been making notes in their own words, and using some of the facts to fill in an author profile. The Author Profile is one of the elements for the Silver level of the Reading Olympics. The Book Review, which all Year 7 have now completed, was part of the Bronze level of the Reading Olympics, and the reviews are bound into a booklet on display in the Library. A number of girls have received their Bronze certificates, and a few their Silver, but I am sure there are many more who simply need to update their list of books which they have read.
Year 7 have had an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the layout of the resources in the Library, and also practised their scanning skills. Sessions in the ICT rooms have encouraged use of the library’s computerised catalogue, and explored some of my favourite sites about books and reading.
In the last few weeks half of Year 8 have been planning and researching a factual topic of their own choice to present as a library and information skills project. The aim of this project is to become familiar with the processes of researching, planning and presenting a piece of work. The project provides the opportunity to become familiar with the library and different types of information resources, and is guided by the Librarian and English teacher. Although the finished work is important, equally important is the process of ‘doing’. The skills of independent learning, time management and working methods are essential skills to develop.
The other half of the year group will do the same after half-term.
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