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Enhancing School Libraries: Challenges, Solutions, and Recommendations

Discover the challenges faced in administering school libraries, the school library network in Jamaica, and recommendations for improvement. Explore the organization, mission, and status of school libraries along with practical solutions for better library services.

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Enhancing School Libraries: Challenges, Solutions, and Recommendations

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  1. Sub-topic:  Challenges faced in Administering School Libraries School Library Network Presented by: Mrs. Patsy Gordon Director School Library Network

  2. TOPICS • Overview • Organization/Structure • Jamaica Library Service Mission • School Library Mission • School Library Network • Schools served • Status of School Libraries • Challenges • Recommendations • Pictorial

  3. OVERVIEW • Established in 1952 – four years after establishment of JLS • JLS Board accepted responsibility for administering a library service to Primary schools on behalf of the MOE • Administered by a Board of Directors • Restructured in 2001: • Currently operates through Six (6) Regions • Currently serves 922 government school libraries island-wide

  4. ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTOR GENERAL SENIOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR SLN DIRECTOR PLN Regional Directors Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 1 Region 2

  5. JAMAICA LIBRARY SERVICE MISSION The Jamaica Library Service exists to enable national development through the creation and support of a knowledge-based society of culturally aware lifelong learners by providing universal access to information. This will be achieved by being customer-focused and technology-enhanced; in an aesthetically pleasing environment; and by a well-trained, competent, motivated and empowered team.

  6. IFLA/UNESCO SCHOOL LIBRARY MISSION • Offer learning services to all members • Books and resources • Enable all members to become critical thinkers • Enable all members to be effective users of information in all formats and media

  7. IFLA/UNESCO SCHOOL LIBRARY MISSION • Links to wider library and information network – in accordance with UNESCO Public Library Manifesto • Services must be provided equally to all members of the school community • Access to service and collection based on UND of human rights and freedom

  8. SCHOOL LIBRARY NETWORK • Responsibility: • for the administration and coordination of a service to 919 School Libraries • for the provision of resource material • for the provision of training for personnel in charge of school libraries

  9. STATUS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES Basic criteria for active school libraries:

  10. STATUS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES Number of active & inactive school libraries:

  11. SCHOOLS SERVED 29 Infant 4 Special 593 Primary SLN 9 Technical High 100 All Age 99 High 85 Primary and Junior High

  12. REGIONS

  13. SERVICES

  14. CHALLENGES • Lack of support from some principals • Lack of personnel to adequately supervise library operations • High turn-over rate of personnel assigned to manage the library • Unsecured library accommodations

  15. CHALLENGES • No designated library room • School has internet access but the library is not connected and not equipped with a computer • Students and staff have no access to the collection • Neglect of the collection

  16. RECOMMENDATIONS • Include the library in school development plan • Ensure that the library is fully functional and the collection is accessible to students and staff • Provide a designated library room • Assign a teacher where there is no qualified librarian dedicated to carry out tasks assigned • Schedule time for students to utilize the library

  17. RECOMMENDATIONS • Provide opportunities for teacher/librarians to attend continuing education courses • Have ongoing discussions with the teacher/librarians regarding integrating the school library into the curriculum • The principal is encouraged tofoster the concept of using the library resources • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between JLS and schools pertaining to their school library

  18. RECOMMENDATIONS • Establish a process for the evaluation of the library • Consult with the JLS when carrying out renovations for building new school libraries • Ensure that recommendations made by JLS staff regarding improvements to the school library are implemented • Seek financial support and resources for the library

  19. Eltham Primary Oracabessa High Jones Town Primary Central Branch All Age

  20. Holy Trinity High School Library

  21. Alpha Infant School Library

  22. MoAF/STU Infant School Libraries Savanna-la-mar Infant Falmouth Infant School St. John’s Infant Savanna-la-mar Infant Falmouth Infant School

  23. Do you have a query? Contact: Sharnna Archat-Edmondson (Training Manager) • 1876-823-6222 • sharnna.edmondson@jls.gov.jm

  24. THANK YOU The End

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