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Which of the following is NOT a main LMS system mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a main LMS system mentioned in the text?
- Reading Cloud (correct)
- Accessit
- Libresoft
- Heritage Cirqa
What type of technology is more likely to be found in secondary school libraries rather than primary school libraries?
What type of technology is more likely to be found in secondary school libraries rather than primary school libraries?
- Interactive smartboards (correct)
- PCs
- Laptops
- Tablets
What is one of the aspects to consider when it comes to technology within the library?
What is one of the aspects to consider when it comes to technology within the library?
- Initial costs
- WiFi availability
- Maintenance and updates
- All of the above (correct)
Who is recommended to manage the school librarian according to the CILIP Guidelines for Secondary School Libraries?
Who is recommended to manage the school librarian according to the CILIP Guidelines for Secondary School Libraries?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider with regards to the physical library?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider with regards to the physical library?
According to the Great School Libraries survey, which type of school is more likely to have a dedicated library space?
According to the Great School Libraries survey, which type of school is more likely to have a dedicated library space?
What is the purpose of a library within a school?
What is the purpose of a library within a school?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect that contributes to the library environment, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect that contributes to the library environment, according to the text?
What is the importance of first impressions in the library environment, according to the text?
What is the importance of first impressions in the library environment, according to the text?
What should the library be relevant to, according to the text?
What should the library be relevant to, according to the text?
Which of the following is a common alternative title for a librarian in many schools?
Which of the following is a common alternative title for a librarian in many schools?
What is the usual staff structure in school libraries?
What is the usual staff structure in school libraries?
What is the recommended approach for utilizing student volunteers in the school library?
What is the recommended approach for utilizing student volunteers in the school library?
What percentage of library staff in participating schools had an academic qualification, according to the Great School Libraries campaign National Survey 2019?
What percentage of library staff in participating schools had an academic qualification, according to the Great School Libraries campaign National Survey 2019?
Which type of shelving is best for storing picture books in a primary school library?
Which type of shelving is best for storing picture books in a primary school library?
How are fiction books usually classified in libraries?
How are fiction books usually classified in libraries?
Which classification system is frequently used for classifying non-fiction resources in schools?
Which classification system is frequently used for classifying non-fiction resources in schools?
What is the main purpose of stock classification in a library?
What is the main purpose of stock classification in a library?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consideration for the location of a school library?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consideration for the location of a school library?
What is the minimum seating capacity recommended for a school library?
What is the minimum seating capacity recommended for a school library?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of resource that should be included in a school library?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of resource that should be included in a school library?
What is NOT mentioned as a recommended feature of library furniture?
What is NOT mentioned as a recommended feature of library furniture?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using an established library classification system?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using an established library classification system?
What is the purpose of cataloguing library stock?
What is the purpose of cataloguing library stock?
What is the purpose of assigning a unique barcode to each catalogued resource?
What is the purpose of assigning a unique barcode to each catalogued resource?
What is an advantage of using a library management system (LMS)?
What is an advantage of using a library management system (LMS)?
Study Notes
Library Management and Organization
- The headteacher or deputy headteacher is recommended to manage the school librarian according to the CILIP Guidelines for Secondary School Libraries.
Library Environment
- First impressions are important in the library environment as they set the tone for the entire experience.
- The library should be relevant to the needs of the users.
Library Staffing and Volunteers
- The usual staff structure in school libraries includes the librarian, library assistant, and student volunteers.
- Student volunteers should be utilized in the school library with a clear set of roles and responsibilities.
Library Resources and Classification
- Fiction books are usually classified in libraries using the fiction genre or author's surname.
- The Dewey Decimal Classification system is frequently used for classifying non-fiction resources in schools.
- The main purpose of stock classification in a library is to organize resources in a logical and consistent manner.
- Cataloguing library stock helps to provide a detailed record of each item.
- Assigning a unique barcode to each catalogued resource allows for efficient tracking and management.
Library Technology and Systems
- Library management systems (LMS) help to streamline library operations and improve resource discovery.
- An advantage of using an LMS is that it enables quick and efficient tracking of resources.
Physical Library Space
- A dedicated library space is more likely to be found in secondary schools rather than primary schools.
- The minimum seating capacity recommended for a school library varies depending on the institution.
- Shelving type and design should be considered when storing picture books in a primary school library.
Miscellaneous
- 71% of library staff in participating schools had an academic qualification, according to the Great School Libraries campaign National Survey 2019.
- A common alternative title for a librarian in many schools is a learning resource manager.
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Test your knowledge of librarian roles and responsibilities in schools with this quiz. Learn about the essential and desirable qualities required for the position, as well as alternative titles and job descriptions commonly used in educational settings. Explore the world of learning resource centre managers and reading ambassadors, and discover the various terms used for libraries in schools.
