Re: GEN: Is the Library a Classroom?

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Gayle Hodur wrote:
>
> Had a discussion with someone today re: some new schools being built and
> their libraries (still in the concept stage). I mentioned the idea that
> they really need to have some teaching tools, such as whiteboard, overhead,
> places for student seating, etc., because lessons will be taught there, as
> in a classroom. The response was that a library is a place that is
> accessible to everyone and that if there is a need for classroom teaching
> there it should go on in the classroom. Since I don't see how one precludes
> the other, and I'd like your opinion.
>
> In your opinion, is a SCHOOL library, in effect, a classroom as well as a
> facility that is accessible to all staff and students?
>
> Do you have a writing surface, overhead projector screen, or other teaching
> tools in your library? If not, would you prefer to?
>
> Does your library have seating space for students (even if it is sitting on
> the floor?) If not would you prefer to have seating space?
>
> Do any of you have experience with libraries that are located as a central
> area with other rooms opening from it, so that people must cross through
> the library to reach the entrances of other rooms? If so, how do you like
> this arrangement?
>
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Our library is very much a teaching classroom. Tables and chairs to hold
one class are in the library. We have an overhead, chalk board, marker
board, TV, VCR, and access to other teaching tools. I would prefer to
have a separate area for younger students, such as a carpeted area for
storytelling... still working on that one.
Julie Criser
library asst., Blair Elem.
Wilmington, NC
MLS student, NCCU
(hoping to be a librarian soon!)

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