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Which term is used to describe any primary and preparatory (prep) school setting?
Which term is used to describe any primary and preparatory (prep) school setting?
- Primary school (correct)
- Literacy co-ordinator
- Primary school librarian
- Prep school
What is the aim of the chapter on primary school librarianship?
What is the aim of the chapter on primary school librarianship?
- To provide a comprehensive guide on how to set up a library
- To highlight the importance of information skills teaching
- To explore essential skills for primary school librarians
- To discuss the differences between primary and secondary school libraries (correct)
What is the responsibility of a literacy co-ordinator in some UK primary schools?
What is the responsibility of a literacy co-ordinator in some UK primary schools?
- Teaching information skills
- Looking after the library for a few hours a week (correct)
- Running the primary school library
- Developing the reading culture
Which organization published Scotland's national strategy for primary and secondary school libraries?
Which organization published Scotland's national strategy for primary and secondary school libraries?
What are some specialist skills that primary school librarians need?
What are some specialist skills that primary school librarians need?
What is the age range when reading for pleasure peaks?
What is the age range when reading for pleasure peaks?
What is the most crucial element of a primary school library?
What is the most crucial element of a primary school library?
How are classroom collections organized in primary schools?
How are classroom collections organized in primary schools?
What is the role of a primary school librarian in managing class collections?
What is the role of a primary school librarian in managing class collections?
What is the purpose of a primary school library?
What is the purpose of a primary school library?
According to the Great School Libraries survey, what percentage of primary schools with library space have a designated librarian?
According to the Great School Libraries survey, what percentage of primary schools with library space have a designated librarian?
What impact does the lack of designated librarians in primary schools have on students' enthusiasm for reading?
What impact does the lack of designated librarians in primary schools have on students' enthusiasm for reading?
What percentage of children who receive free school meals do not own a book?
What percentage of children who receive free school meals do not own a book?
What impact do school libraries have on students academically?
What impact do school libraries have on students academically?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the primary school library and librarian in education?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the primary school library and librarian in education?
What is one way primary school librarians can supplement their budget for resources and books?
What is one way primary school librarians can supplement their budget for resources and books?
Which organization produces annual reading lists of books supporting empathy?
Which organization produces annual reading lists of books supporting empathy?
Which of the following organizations offers multicultural books for different age groups?
Which of the following organizations offers multicultural books for different age groups?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a book-related event mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a book-related event mentioned in the text?
What did the librarian do to encourage socially deprived children to read?
What did the librarian do to encourage socially deprived children to read?
What skills do primary school librarians often teach?
What skills do primary school librarians often teach?
What is the role of the librarian in the prep school?
What is the role of the librarian in the prep school?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of the primary school librarian in developing literacy skills?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of the primary school librarian in developing literacy skills?
Why is reading for pleasure important in primary schools?
Why is reading for pleasure important in primary schools?
What is the potential impact of a proactive school librarian on the school's reading culture?
What is the potential impact of a proactive school librarian on the school's reading culture?
What does the text say about the primary school librarian's role in teaching early reading?
What does the text say about the primary school librarian's role in teaching early reading?
