Lecture on Teacher Involvement in Library Work

[Von Bischoffshausen Gustavo <gustavo@tarea.org.pe>]

Dear LMNETTERS:

I have to do a lecture or workshop on the importance of the
school library today. I know that the theme is very big but let me
inform you on some details about this school librarise in Peru:

This is Lima, Peru.
The audience will be public education teachers.
There is a a sort of educational reform going on. I say sort of
because this has not been a planned reform but one that has been
constructed on the way.
Teachers and directors are supposed to be the principal engines in
this reform. Teachers are overworked (some have two work schedules)
Teachers have 40 or more students per class.
Teachers are  underpayed.
School librarians are not teachers (general state in Peru). They are
paid like administrative personnel (lower than teacher wages).
Generally they have not received any training in library work.

I do know the main requirements these teachers need. I have been
doing research in school libraries in Peru for some years now. What I
want you to help me with is a general idea, or metaphor to work with.
Something that will interest them. The idea behind this might be
that even if teachers are oveburdened with work, to think, plan and
work with the library in mind in their year and daily chores will be
rewarding for them and for their students. In that sense it is
important for them to collaborate with the library and the librarian
in charge.

Any idea(s) will be much welcome.

TIA in advance....






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Gustavo von Bischoffshausen
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