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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?

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?

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who should be included in the development of the library policy?

All stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Where should detailed procedures and rules be included?

In the library handbook Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key purpose of having a mission statement for a school library?

To guide and motivate library staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

One or two years Signup and view all the answers

What does an LOP help determine?

Library priorities Signup and view all the answers

Why is support from senior management essential when developing an LOP?

To ensure the library's objectives align with the school's objectives Signup and view all the answers

Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?

Senior management and governors Signup and view all the answers

What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?

Book lists to support their child's reading Signup and view all the answers

How can the librarian engage with parents and carers to promote the school library?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?

The Equality Act 2010 Signup and view all the answers

Which UK law protects against discrimination or unfair treatment based on sex, race, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in schools?

The Equality Act 2010 Signup and view all the answers

Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, what type of information has stronger protection?

Sensitive information such as ethnic background and religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What does the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deal with?

The collection and handling of personal data Signup and view all the answers

What should happen to data relating to a student once they have left the school?

It should be deleted from the library management system Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?

Information on students from minority ethnic backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What can a needs audit help with in selecting library resources?

Selecting resources that reflect students' lives and backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the library in relation to reading?

Supporting learning to read Signup and view all the answers

What information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?

Information on students' interests and reading preferences Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the values and objectives of a school?

Mission statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an SDP or SIP?

To determine actions needed to improve the school's goals Signup and view all the answers

When is an SDP usually revisited and reassessed?

In the summer, after exam results are published Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of SMART targets?

Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely Signup and view all the answers

Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting teaching and learning?

English department Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the library in some schools?

Supporting reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for libraries to respond to changes in their environment?

To remain relevant Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should detailed procedures and rules be included?

In the library handbook Signup and view all the answers

What should a library policy include, according to the text?

Classification and labelling of resources Signup and view all the answers

Who should be included in the development of the library policy, according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

Budget requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mission statement for a school library?

To determine the library's ethos Signup and view all the answers

What can a needs audit of the school community be used for?

Planning the purchase of resources Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before writing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

Discuss with line manager and relevant staff Signup and view all the answers

Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?

Senior management and governors Signup and view all the answers

What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?

Library resources and services Signup and view all the answers

Why is support from senior management essential when developing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

To align library goals with school priorities Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?

Equality Act 2010 and inspection report Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of school librarians?

Supporting initiatives to improve literacy levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?

To raise standards and improve the school's goals Signup and view all the answers

What should a Library Development Plan (LDP) be based on?

The demographics and needs of the school community Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of SMART targets?

Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely Signup and view all the answers

Which UK law protects sensitive information such as ethnic background, religious beliefs, and biometrics?

The Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a school library policy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which document deals with the collection and handling of data, including how to respond to security breaches?

The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the librarian in relation to reading?

To encourage reading Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can the pastoral team provide about students?

Information on students' family issues and bereavement Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) provide about students?

Information on students' neurodiversity Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?

Information on students' reading and interests Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?

Information on students' cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting reading?

What is the primary role of the school library and librarian?

Why must libraries respond to changes in their environment?

According to the text, what should a library policy include?

Who should be included in the development of the library policy?

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?

What is the typical duration of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

What does an LOP help determine?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

What can a needs audit help with in selecting library resources?

What is the role of the library in relation to reading?

What information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?

Which document outlines the values and objectives of a school?

What is the purpose of an SDP or SIP?

When is an SDP usually revisited and reassessed?

What are the characteristics of SMART targets?

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 main reason for libraries to respond to changes in their environment?

According to the text, where should detailed procedures and rules be included?

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?

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 can a needs audit of the school community be used for?

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?

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)?

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?

What is the purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?

What should a Library Development Plan (LDP) be based on?

What are the key characteristics of SMART targets?

Which UK law protects sensitive information such as ethnic background, religious beliefs, and biometrics?

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?

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 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 the admissions officer provide about the student population?

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