THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES FOR SCHOOLS

THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES FOR SCHOOLS

by Hermann Ruch (State Institute for School Quality and Educational Research ?

ISB Munich)

Lecture in the conference "School Libraries as Learning and Information Centers", May 18/19 2007 Organised by Goethe-Institut Libanon, UNESCO Office Beirut, LBBY, Lebanese Library Association goethe.de/schoollibrary-conference

Hermann Ruch

State Institute for School Quality and Educational Research (ISB) Germany, Munich

The benefits of school libraries for schools

,,School Libraries as Learning and Information Centres" Beirut: Bir Hassan, UNESCO Building, May 19, 2007

IFLA / UNESCO School Library Manifesto

"The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today's information and knowledge-based society.

The school library equips students with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens."

Social significance of school libraries

Second Colorado Study, 2000

Factors encouraging success in school:

Social-economic environment: 50-60 %

School libraries:

10-18 %

Schools with well-developed library media programs [= staffing level, collection size] average 10-18 % higher reading scores.



Reading promotion at schools

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