School Libraries and Information Literacy - policy and publications
Policy and support documents
This educational policy statement (1987) summarises the functions and role of the school library in NSW government schools. A support document to the policy statement is Information skills in the school and the Handbook for school libraries (2nd ed.)
- support documents
NSW Department of Education and Training support documents for school libraries provide a guide to the integration of the school library into a school's educational program. The memorandum on teacher librarians sent to Departmental regions and schools in 2005 may also be of assistance (intranet only).
Handbook for school libraries (2nd edition) SCIS 863927Although some elements of the first edition of the Handbook for school libraries have been retained, this edition addresses the emergence of information literacy as an essential component across all KLAs, particularly as new technologies develop and information is delivered in different formats. The handbook focuses on the creation of a learning environment which develops learners' information handling skills within an effective resource and technology infrastructure. It provides information and guidelines on the procedures and practices for policy development, and the organisation and management of information services in NSW government schools. Distributed to all NSW government schools.
- Handbook contents (intranet only)
- Section 1 The library in the school
- Section 2 The library in teaching and learning
- Section 4 Resource services - copyright
- Appendix 7 Disputed materials sample form
Information skills in the school SCIS 1343769
A support document to the Library policy - Schools, Information skills in the school presents a framework for the teaching of information skills across the school curriculum. The concept of collaboration between teacher-librarian and classroom teachers is central.
Clarified are:
- key concepts
- attitude and skill development
- strategies for selection and use of information sources
- steps schools can take in planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities.
Appendices include:
- sample student activities
- criteria for choosing resources
- checklists of information sources
- teaching and learning activities.
Off the shelf [3rd end.] (1999) NSW Dept. of Education and Training SCIS 963993
Designed to describe the role and functions of a teacher-librarian, Off the shelf (intranet only) provides short training activities to develop understanding of that role; and suggests strategies for successful implementation of a teacher-librarian's role in a small school. The educational focus of the school library is emphasised, with administrative procedures seen as a means to achieving educational outcomes. Copies have been distributed to all NSW government P5 and P6 schools and to District offices. This document is currently out of print.
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