On October 24, 2005 we celebrate International School Library Day.
It's an important day, because on this particular day in many countries all over the world, we will focus on what unites us, namely the enhancement of good school libraries and the professional development of school librarians and teacher librarians. On this day we are allowed 'to give ourselves a pat on the back' for what we have accomplished, despite lack of funding, materials and support by the school administration and governments. We celebrate the contribution we make to our pupils, our colleagues, our school and the community. And we will experience the results of our efforts by looking at our pupils who work in our libraries and who are happy and content with the guidance and support we give them.
This year's theme is 'Discover the Adventure'. We 'discover the adventure' in many ways. We discover adventures in books for our children, in stories and oral history and in the world of information and knowledge.
This day provides you with an exquisite opportunity to express yourself and show the world who you are and what you are and that your contribution to pupils, education and the community is vital for the development of people everywhere.
Of course there are many ways to do this: discover the adventure and find your own ways!
I wish all colleagues in Europe and beyond a very happy and successful celebration!
With best wishes,
Lourense Das
Director Europe IASL
European Associations
International Associations
Research
- 'What Works': Research you can use
- Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement (pdf)
- Impact of school library services on achievement and learning (pdf)
- Impact of school library services on achievement and learning in primary schools (pdf)
- School libraries and student achievement in Ontario
- School libraries work! (pdf)
- School Library Impact Studies
- School Library Media Programs and Academic Achievement: Bibliography
- Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries
Resources
- Alexandria Proclamation on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning
- CSLA Standards and Guidelines for Strong School Libraries
- IASL: Resources for Developing a School Library
- IASL: School Library Resources on the Internet: School Libraries Make a Difference
- IFLA/UNESCO School Library Guidelines
- IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
- Information Technology In School Libraries
- Multimediale Schulbibliothek
- School Libraries - Making a Difference
- Schulbibliothek.at
- Schulmediothek.de
- The Prague Declaration
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Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Our SLAV (School Libraries Association Victoria) has organised activities for School Libraries Day. It is nice to be in touch globally!
Ruth Scott
Posted by: Ruth Scott | 16 October 2005 at 11:49 AM