ASSIGNMENT
LIBRARY, SCHOOL AND CLASS LIBRARY ITS
IMPORTANCE
AND
IT’S ORGANISATION.
SUBITTED
BY
SUBMITTED TO
SUJAMOL S
Mrs. RADHA
Roll No.131
Lecturer in Natural Science
Natural Science
KUCTE ARYAD
KUCTE ARYAD
SUBMITTED
ON:-- 25/06/2014
INDEX
SI.No. Content
Page.No.
1 Introduction 1
2 What is
library classification? 2
3
Definitions of Library 2
4 Science Library at School 2
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Main objectives of Science Library 3
6
Organization of Science Library 3
7
Important Library Resources 4
8
Utilization of Library 5
9
Making science Library Popular 6
10
Conclusion
7
11
Reference
8
1
INTRODUCTION
Library is the richest
source of experiences from which the teacher can choose at will, any number of
learning tasks appropriate to the student initiated and activity style of
pedagogy. The school library is now regarded as a live place humming with
activity. It is a place where pupils go, not only for study but for enjoyment
too. Work and play go side by side in a typical progressive school library.
We are emphasizing “education for democracy” which, in turn warrants
“democracy in education.” Library is the agency for experimentation in this
“education for democracy” and “education in democracy.”
From the beginning children need an environment enriched by attractive
books and it is one of the duties of the school to see that this environment is
provided. If a child’s early experiences with books are pleasurable, a sound
foundation is laid for their use his future development, because once the child
has been taught to love and read books with a passion they become the main
source for exploration of knowledge.
2.
What is library classification?
A logical approach to
the fundamental principles of this subject will be found “Prolegomena to library classification.”An
indirect and incidental contact them can be obtained from reading library
classification:- fundamental and procedure. This last is practical hand book
for those seeking systematic and graded training in the use of the colon and
Decimal classification scheme.
Library classification is the name of the
subject of a book into a preferred artificial language of ordinal numbers, and
the individualization of the several books dealing with the same specific
subject by means of further set of ordinal numbers which represent some
features of the book other than this thought content. The first of this ordinal
number is the Class Numbers of the book. The second ordinal number is Book
Number. It is used in practic, to separate the book number from the class
number by a space, or to write one below the other. The class number and the
book number together constitute the Call Number of a Book. The call number
fixes the position of a book relative to the other books in a Library.
Definitions of Library
1. The specific subject of a book is that
division of knowledge whose extension
and intension are equal to those of its thought content.
2. Artificial language of ordinal numbers.
SCIENCE LIBRARY AT
SCHOOL
One of the important recommendations made by the Secondary Education
Commission was that every school has subject libraries, which are under the
charge of subject teachers. It was felt that the subject teachers could enrich
their teaching, making use of small collections of books on their own subjects.
Science being one of the most important areas of school curriculum, the content
of which
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rapidly
goes on changing, both teachers and pupils have to constantly go on reading
books in the subject. This warrants provision of a rich and updated science
library and every school. Science library thus can be a wonderful teaching- aid
for realizing the demands of developmental education.
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCE LIBRARY
1.
To help teachers and pupils alike
updates scientific knowledge.
2.
To facilitate “self studies” and
“learning to learn.”
3.
To enrich curricular experiences.
4.
To create interest in science as a
subject of study.
5.
To develop the habit of concentrated
reading of knowledgeable books, with a purpose.
6.
To develop in the students critical
attitude and capacity for independent judgment.
7.
To develop the habit of reading as a
useful leisure time activity.
ORGANISATION
OF SCIENCE LIBRARY
A
well-equipped science library under the charge of a science teacher should be
the setup in the school. The science teacher can equip the library depending on
the availability of funds and accommodation facilities for the purpose. For
building up a good science library at the school level the teacher should
select only such books, which cover a wide range of topics. With a view to cater
to develop the affective domain of the science students, books on scientific
discoveries, magic in science, experiments in science, fun in science etc. must
also find a place in the science library.
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IMPORTANT
RESOURCES IN LIBRARY.
1. Book Resource
Text
Books
Library should have the variety
of books in different sections.
Booklets
Variety of topics and currents developments in
science and Technology.
Literacy Materials
Inspirational and imaginative literature,
particularly adventure, should appear prominently along side books of
information on children’s hobbies which may be anything from boats and balloons
to kites. Easy biographies historical series, animal stories etc.
Reference Materials
The library should be
fairly well equipped with reference materials-conventional and nonconventional.
2. Non-Book Resources
Periodicals
Some
good periodicals and magazines which throw light on current research findings should
be available in the library.
Pamphlets
Pamphlets
published by various government agencies and bureaus for specialized services
to also are very valuable sources of information required for realizing target
of developmental education.
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News
Papers
It is essential that the science teacher and
pupil keep well informed of the developments that takes place in the field of
science almost every day . A local news paper and one or two dailies of
all-India circulation need to be provided.
UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY
It is necessary that
pupils are taught the techniques of locating relevant reference and resource
material in the science library within the least time possible. Assignments
should be given in the form of problems. This would compel the pupil to
investigate and examine multiple sources. In the course of all search, pupil will not only assimilate
some of the essential facts concerning the learning unit, but also start using
these facts in creative and productive way to arrive at their own independent
conclusions. This practice will certainly help in enriching knowledge and in
developing interests, attitudes, value systems, competencies and related
skills.“Educational Bibles” to be used as the sole authority helping cognitive
development. They need to be supported. Supplemented and reinforced by other
source of information.
MAKING LIBRARY AS POPULAR
1. One
of the most important objectives of science library is to develop in the child
an interest in science.
2. The
teacher should set an example to pupils using the library.
3. Many
opportunities should be provided to children to have a free and frank
discussions with the teacher about science book.
4. Brief
comments anecdotes, narration of interesting facts, as well as talks with
individual children often help to create interest in science books.
5. Provision
can be made in the timetable for library work.
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6. Reading
group can be organized under science club; pupils may be asked to keep diaries
of what they read.
7. The
pupils may be encouraged to start science magazines.
8. A
bulletin board should be placed in the science library.
9. Before
assigning any work to the child, we must determine whether necessary material
is available in the science library for reference.
10. Pupils
can give assignments that require them to borrow books from the science library
and read.
11. The science library should be made available for
reading and for borrowing books as much as possible out of school hours.
12. Whenever a teacher comes across with a new
publication that can be of value to the students he or she should try to get it
procured for the school library.
Science library is a very important
agency of a dynamic programme of science education. It has not been given the
importance it deserves, in our schools. The significance and worth of science
library service will be realized and practical steps taken for its
implementation.
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CONCLUSION
The
library is one of the best information centre of the world. The reading habits
of the children to develop with the help of teachers. All the school, colleges
are associated with a library. They include number of fictions, literature,
newspapers, biographies, dramas, novels etc. In colleges each departments
associated with separate libraries and common libraries. One of the best
recommendations made by Secondary Education Commissions. They can recommended
some books to their students and encourage them to acquire the habit of
extending and supplementing their knowledge by making proper use of science
library.
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REFERENCE
1.
Elements of Library Classification :-
S.R. Ranganathan.
2.
Science Education Methodology of Teaching & Pedagogic Analysis:-
Dr. K. Sivarajan.
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