cmis home



 

Promoting the school library

Home | Promoting
Last updated 30-Aug-2007

Research suggests that school library programs and resources play a vital role in the development of information-literate students.

Role of the school library
The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information and knowledge-based society.

Research: importance of the school library program in student learning
Research studies continue to show that an active school library program makes a significant difference to student learning outcomes.

Exemplary school library websites
These school library websites provide a model of what can be done to facilitate student learning using online resources. All can be viewed on the open Internet.

Displays in the library
The library resource centre should provide a dynamic, stimulating and motivational environment for students and teachers.