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Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting reading?
Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting reading?
- Math department
- Science department
- English department (correct)
- History department
What is the primary role of the school library and librarian?
What is the primary role of the school library and librarian?
- To enforce library rules
- To provide resources for teachers
- To support teaching and learning (correct)
- To supervise students during study time
Why must libraries respond to changes in their environment?
Why must libraries respond to changes in their environment?
- To increase the number of resources
- To meet legal requirements (correct)
- To attract more students to the library
- To change their priorities
According to the text, what should a library policy include?
According to the text, what should a library policy include?
Who should be included in the development of the library policy?
Who should be included in the development of the library policy?
Where should detailed procedures and rules be included?
Where should detailed procedures and rules be included?
Which of the following is a key purpose of having a mission statement for a school library?
Which of the following is a key purpose of having a mission statement for a school library?
What is the typical duration of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
What is the typical duration of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
What does an LOP help determine?
What does an LOP help determine?
Why is support from senior management essential when developing an LOP?
Why is support from senior management essential when developing an LOP?
Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?
Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?
What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?
What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?
How can the librarian engage with parents and carers to promote the school library?
How can the librarian engage with parents and carers to promote the school library?
What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?
What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?
Which UK law protects against discrimination or unfair treatment based on sex, race, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in schools?
Which UK law protects against discrimination or unfair treatment based on sex, race, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in schools?
Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, what type of information has stronger protection?
Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, what type of information has stronger protection?
What does the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deal with?
What does the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deal with?
What should happen to data relating to a student once they have left the school?
What should happen to data relating to a student once they have left the school?
According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?
According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?
What can a needs audit help with in selecting library resources?
What can a needs audit help with in selecting library resources?
What is the role of the library in relation to reading?
What is the role of the library in relation to reading?
What information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?
What information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?
Which document outlines the values and objectives of a school?
Which document outlines the values and objectives of a school?
What is the purpose of an SDP or SIP?
What is the purpose of an SDP or SIP?
When is an SDP usually revisited and reassessed?
When is an SDP usually revisited and reassessed?
What are the characteristics of SMART targets?
What are the characteristics of SMART targets?
Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting teaching and learning?
Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting teaching and learning?
What is the primary focus of the library in some schools?
What is the primary focus of the library in some schools?
What is the main reason for libraries to respond to changes in their environment?
What is the main reason for libraries to respond to changes in their environment?
According to the text, where should detailed procedures and rules be included?
According to the text, where should detailed procedures and rules be included?
What should a library policy include, according to the text?
What should a library policy include, according to the text?
Who should be included in the development of the library policy, according to the text?
Who should be included in the development of the library policy, according to the text?
Which of the following is a key component of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
Which of the following is a key component of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
What is the purpose of a mission statement for a school library?
What is the purpose of a mission statement for a school library?
What can a needs audit of the school community be used for?
What can a needs audit of the school community be used for?
What should be done before writing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
What should be done before writing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?
Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?
What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?
What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?
Why is support from senior management essential when developing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
Why is support from senior management essential when developing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?
What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?
What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of school librarians?
Which of the following is a key responsibility of school librarians?
What is the purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?
What is the purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?
What should a Library Development Plan (LDP) be based on?
What should a Library Development Plan (LDP) be based on?
What are the key characteristics of SMART targets?
What are the key characteristics of SMART targets?
Which UK law protects sensitive information such as ethnic background, religious beliefs, and biometrics?
Which UK law protects sensitive information such as ethnic background, religious beliefs, and biometrics?
What is the purpose of a school library policy?
What is the purpose of a school library policy?
Which document deals with the collection and handling of data, including how to respond to security breaches?
Which document deals with the collection and handling of data, including how to respond to security breaches?
What is the role of the librarian in relation to reading?
What is the role of the librarian in relation to reading?
According to the text, what information can the pastoral team provide about students?
According to the text, what information can the pastoral team provide about students?
According to the text, what information can the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) provide about students?
According to the text, what information can the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) provide about students?
According to the text, what information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?
According to the text, what information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?
According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?
According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?
