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School libraries in a European and

Worldwide context

Trends, competences, needs and demands

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The school Library of the 21st century: The 3 P’s

pupils, power, paradise

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I want it all, …

I want it all I want it all I want it all and I want it nowI want it all I want it all I want it all and I want it now

Queen

Source:www.emimusic.nl/page/artist/11002

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World = MarketplaceFriendships - Communities (FaceBook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Plaxo)Shopping (E-bay, Amazon)Publishing (blog)Creating (YouTube, Flickr)Sharing (Delicious, Wiki, Ning)Laboratory (Voicethread, Jing)

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http://dehaagsemarkt.nl/images/pics/overzict/dhmtotaal.jpg

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And…, And…, And…

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SL -> Marketplace?reading, studying, relaxing, communicating, working, discussing, watching, doing, listening, playing, recording … etc.-> LEARNING

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Technology in the Life of Youngsters (1)

Inspiration -> Stimulation ->

Inventive

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http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/technology/s/1023136_boy_invents_robo_rucksack

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Technology in the life of Youngsters (2)

‘Homo Zappiens’sophisticated, digitally focused, multitasking

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Oslo (2005)

Taipei (2007)

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Challenges

Do we understand our PUPILS?What is their new social & cultural environment?What kind of Facilities, Services and Teaching?Improvement of Student OutcomesPreparing for Life-Long-Learning

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Protection?

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Education 2.0

Learning anywhere and everywhere24/7Building knowledgeMultiple literacies

Curriculum 2.0

“If it were possible to define generally the mission of education, it could be said that its fundamental purpose is to ensure that all students benefit from learning in ways that allow them to participate fully in public, community, [Creative] and economic life.”— New London Group (2000, p. 9)

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‘Not the library in the Schoolbut schooling in the Library’

Hybrid LibraryContent : ‘all and quick’Spaces ProfessionalismCollaboration

Learning environment!

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New Responsibilities-> TAGS

LeadershipLearningEmpowermentKnowledge-buildingQualityCollaborationAttractivenessSurplus ValueCommunityCreativityPerceptionExperienceInspirationStimulationStudent outcomesCooperationCompetition

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Participatory Culture

• Participation gap• Transparency problem• Ethics challenge

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Information management & Information literacy

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School Library 2.0 SELLING POINTS:The school library is a learning environmentSchool Libraries boost student achievementTechnological developments -> creative use of media and tools‘digital natives’ using web 2.0 tools dailySchool librarian - > School library team Need for new competencies (skills and knowledge)Need for an integrated concept ->

to learn effectively, efficiently, pleasure“In never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn” (Albert Einstein)

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InspirationalExamples

Source:http://mharrison.wordpress.com/2006/04/18/eslite/

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Physical and VirtualFacilitiesResourcesWorking placesSocial spacesServicesReading loungesGuidance & ContentGateway toInformation, inspiration, pleasure, knowing and doing….KNOWLEDGELourense Das

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Powerful SL

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‘No Entrance’

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The ‘good old days’•communication•knowing the subject(s) / topics•collaboration

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CollectionStaffCollaboration

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Worldwide Networks

IASL

IFLA

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IASLLargest website with resources and information http://www.iasl-slo.org

International conferencesNewsletter Research Magazine: School Libraries World WideInternational School Library Day List serv

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IFLA, section 11, School libraries and resource centers

Website with Manifesto, Guidelines and Advocacy Kithttp://www.ifla.org/en/school-libraries-resource-centers Newsletter – free downloadable

WLIC World Library and Information Conference (2010 in Gothenburg)List serv

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EUROPE

©http://devakhandel.nl/product_info.php?products_id=24040

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School Librarianship in Europe

DiversityNo data availableResearchLanguage problemsTraining for school librarians Historical context: education versus libraries

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(Best) practicesEurope

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Countries with a ‘Law and/or regulations’, i.e. a library in the school is compulsory:Denmark, France (secondary schools), Croatia, Hungary (secondary schools), Iceland (primary and secondary school), Portugal,Serbia, Slovenia

Source: Ms. Helen Boelens – “The role played by (secondary) school libraries in digital Europe". PhD research

Süd-Tirol (Northern Italy)AustriaPortugal

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Sl > marketing target and economic factor

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www.wallpapers.nl/.../image/408/Euro%20biljetten

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Multifunctional School premises

Public library premises Separate building

Models

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Cooperation, depending on

How are public and school libraries organised,

Are public libraries wide spread all over the

country,

Are there many community libraries and school

libraries,

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Levels of CooperationNetworks and resource sharing

Cooperation in building collections - sharing collections

Cooperation in providing information services

Cooperation to encourage reading and literacy

Joint memberships

Joint personnel

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role in the primary educational process

role in Life-Long-

Learning process

Varying roles

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Unique and complimentary

primary educational processIntegrated in the curriculumRole of the school librarianInstruction and coachingSecurity and Filtering

total services for recreation, personal interests and personal information

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PUBLIC LIBRARIESSCHOOL LIBRARIES

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Opportunities & Challenges

OPPORTUNITIESAccess to a greater quantity of resources

Colleagues to work and discuss with

Extended hours for students

Efficient use of public money

Contribution to the community

Fits seamlessly in the life-long-learning

process

Meeting place for the community

CHALLENGESDifferent missions and starting pointsDifferent collection profilesPublic library membership feesPublic librarians inadequately trained for dual roleDifferent standards and guidelines Geographical distances between the two organisationsInsufficient commitment from both sidesEconomic reasons as a starting point Organizational differencesAbsence of an independent consultant

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‘what do the public libraries want from us?’

‘Liaison officer’

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Success-factors & Recommendations

SUCCESS-FACTORSPrepare an agreementDefine budgetsAgree on the policyDefine standards that fit both librariesDefine the activities, user groups etc.Look carefully at similarities and differencesLook for complementary roles - not duplicationMake sure there is a surplus value for both partiesCommitment and involvement of all partnersDefine responsibilities and record themDesign an evaluation programFocus on improvement not on saving moneyMake sure all user-groups feel comfortable with the situationNegotiate for the best solution and opportunitiesProvide training for librarians in special (educational) skills

RECOMMENDATIONSJoint-use library in the schoolResearch before starting the processMake sure all partners contribute equallyStir the staff Recruit a professional school librarian Determine the level of co-operationSet a time scheduleProfessional development Find enough budget Draw an agreementIndependent consultant Develop an evaluation plan

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Surplus valueCollaboration aiming at improvement of outcomesSharing personnel and resourcesEducating and learning from each otherCombining Reading – Information – Media literacy training > holistic approachUsing the competences of a range of professionals: educators, librarians, technicians, administrative assistantsBasis for LLLPublic Relations for the Public Library

Co-operation: 1 + 1 = 3

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SummarizingProfessional staffSchool library is a ‘function’ in the schoolIntegration School Library into curriculumImplementing new tools -> from information to building knowledgeAdding value to web-contentOffering ‘safe’ environments (live and virtual)Guidance and support

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Paradise

‘What I hear, I forgetWhat I see, I rememberWhat I do, I understand’

Confucius

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THANK YOU!Lourense Das

Consultant Meles Meles SMDCoordinator ENSIL

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