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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?

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?

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?

Scottish Library and Information Council Signup and view all the answers

What are some specialist skills that primary school librarians need?

Providing and promoting diverse books Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range when reading for pleasure peaks?

Ages 9 to 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most crucial element of a primary school library?

The librarian running it Signup and view all the answers

How are classroom collections organized in primary schools?

By type of book or broad genres Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a primary school librarian in managing class collections?

They remove old and tatty books Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a primary school library?

To have a wide range of stock Signup and view all the answers

According to the Great School Libraries survey, what percentage of primary schools with library space have a designated librarian?

38% Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the lack of designated librarians in primary schools have on students' enthusiasm for reading?

It has a negative effect on students' enthusiasm for reading. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children who receive free school meals do not own a book?

1 in 8 Signup and view all the answers

What impact do school libraries have on students academically?

Positive impact on academic performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of the primary school library and librarian in education?

Promoting reading for pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is one way primary school librarians can supplement their budget for resources and books?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which organization produces annual reading lists of books supporting empathy?

The Empathy Lab Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations offers multicultural books for different age groups?

Letterbox Library Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a book-related event mentioned in the text?

Mathematics competition Signup and view all the answers

What did the librarian do to encourage socially deprived children to read?

Applied for a grant to turn the breakfast club into a book club Signup and view all the answers

What skills do primary school librarians often teach?

Information and research skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the librarian in the prep school?

To collaborate with staff across the curriculum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of the primary school librarian in developing literacy skills?

Teaching early literacy skills through phonics Signup and view all the answers

Why is reading for pleasure important in primary schools?

It is associated with higher levels of literacy achievement Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of a proactive school librarian on the school's reading culture?