History of School Libraries

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Who were primarily responsible for selecting materials in early school libraries?

  • Trustees
  • School board members (correct)
  • Superintendents
  • School librarians

In 1843, what were school superintendents in New York complaining about regarding the materials in school libraries?

  • The inclusion of poetry books
  • The presence of novels (correct)
  • The condition of the library furniture
  • The lack of reference books

When did the formalization of school librarians' roles and responsibilities begin?

  • 1914
  • 1896 (correct)
  • 1915
  • 1900

Who was identified as the first library school graduate appointed to a high-school library position?

<p>Mary E. Kingsbury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the ALA Roundtable of Normal and High School Librarians petition to form the School Libraries Section?

<p>1914 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization approved the petition to form the School Libraries Section in 1914?

<p>ALA Council (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 2017 Association of College and Research Libraries’ standards?

<p>Emphasizing outcomes and impact of libraries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did school libraries trace their origins back to according to McGinnis?

<p>1578 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did an ordinance passed in Shrewsbury, England, in 1578 direct schools to include?

<p>A library and gallerie with various instruments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the 2011 and 2017 ACRL standards differ from earlier ones regarding library assessment?

<p>They emphasize outcomes and impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of school libraries in New England private schools in the late eighteenth century?

<p>Including a library (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 2017 ACRL standards?

<p>Helping libraries demonstrate impact and value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is no longer considered a key measure of a school library media center's success?

<p>Collection size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of school librarians in supporting schools?

<p>Curating openly licensed educational resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Hadler suggest about the future of school libraries?

<p>Increasing resources in various formats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the role of school librarians evolved in terms of digital integration?

<p>They are at the forefront of digital integration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of school libraries offered digital content in 2015?

<p>69% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes significantly to the funding of school libraries?

<p>Parent schools and school districts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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