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Functions of School Library

The school library serves several important functions including providing resources to support academic programs and activities, making textbooks and additional reading materials available, and procuring materials in various formats to improve teaching skills and develop students' learning abilities. The library also aims to promote literacy, provide a welcoming study space, support the curriculum, and encourage reading for pleasure through access to books and other materials.

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Functions of School Library

The school library serves several important functions including providing resources to support academic programs and activities, making textbooks and additional reading materials available, and procuring materials in various formats to improve teaching skills and develop students' learning abilities. The library also aims to promote literacy, provide a welcoming study space, support the curriculum, and encourage reading for pleasure through access to books and other materials.

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Functions of School Library:

The school library serves a variety of functions that are essential for the academic
success and intellectual growth of students. Here are some of the primary functions of a
school library:
 

1. It provides suitable documents and information helpful in the school’s educational


programs and extracurricular activities.
2. It makes available textbooks and other additional reading material for all subjects as per
the requirement of teachers and students.
3. It procures handy documents and illustrated picture books with bold and large fonts to
create children’s interest in reading.
4. It procures the latest teaching-learning material in the form of books, CDs, audio-visual,
etc., to improve the teaching skills of teachers.
5. It keeps reference books, dictionaries, yearbooks, directories, encyclopedias, travel
books, etc., so that students and teachers can get help from these other than textbooks.
6. It also keeps some books on easy self-learning, like using a computer to develop student
learning skills.
7. It makes biographies, autobiographies of freedom fighters, and other national and
international personalities available to develop respect and love for the nation and
humanity.
8. It provides books of simple and meaningful stories of classics, animals, and birds to give
moral values and ethics to children.
9. It also procures bulletins, journals, etc., on different subjects and various aspects of
education to keep teachers and school management updated in their respective areas.

Aims and Objectives of the school library:


A library associated or connected with a school and used by the school’s students,
teachers and staff is called a school library. A school li8brary has the following
objectives:

 The primary aim of a school library is to provide students with access to resources that
support their academic success. This includes books, journals, and other materials that
align with the curriculum and the learning needs of students.
 Another important aim of the school library is to promote literacy and a love of reading
among students. This includes providing access to books and other reading materials that
encourage reading for pleasure.
 The school library aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for students to study,
read, and explore their interests.
 The school library aims to collaborate with teachers to support the curriculum, providing
resources and materials that align with the topics studied in the classroom.
 It supports all educational programs of the school.
 It cultivates reading habits in school children.
 It develops their interest in using the library for their overall development.
 It inculcates the habit of seeking help from additional sources other than textbooks.
 It develops the self-learning skills of students.
 It nurtures good moral values and principles in the children.
 It cultivates respect and love for the nation and its culture in the students.
 It helps teachers to improve their teaching expertise.
 It provides healthy material for recreational and entertainment purposes of students,
teachers, and staff members.
 It keeps the teachers and management informed of the latest updates in the education
sector.

Why is a school library necessary for children’s mental growth and


development?
School libraries are an essential resource for children’s mental growth and development. Here
are some reasons why:

1. Encouraging a love of reading: School libraries are filled with books, magazines, and
other reading materials that can inspire and encourage a love of reading. This can
improve literacy skills, increase vocabulary, and enhance comprehension skills.
2. Providing a safe and welcoming environment: School libraries can provide a safe and
welcoming space for students to study, read, and explore their interests. This can help
foster a sense of community and belonging, which is essential for children’s mental well-
being.
3. Supporting academic success: School libraries can provide students access to various
resources, such as textbooks, research materials, and online databases. This can support
academic success by enabling students to find the information they need to complete
assignments and projects.
4. Promoting critical thinking skills: School libraries can provide opportunities for students
to explore new ideas and perspectives, which can help to develop necessary thinking
skills. This can be particularly important for children’s mental growth and development
as they learn to analyze and evaluate information from different sources.
5. Fostering creativity: School libraries can provide resources and materials to inspire
creativity and imagination. This can be particularly important for children’s mental
growth and development as they learn to express themselves and explore their interests.

School libraries are essential for children’s mental growth and development. They can provide a
safe and welcoming environment, support academic success, and promote critical thinking and
creativity.
THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

The major functions of the Library Committee:

• To propose library vision, strategy document

• To formulate various policies related to library like, purchase, space etc.

• To propose library budget for the Institutes and department

• To propose library activities, programmers and services

• To propose library and information literacy in the institute

• Implementing Library policies – Library Material Purchase Policy, Book Bank Policy, Electronic Resource
Access Policy.

• To provide for proper documentation services and updating the Library collection.

• To work towards modernization and improvement of Library and documentation Services

• To formulate policies and procedures for efficient use of Library resources.

• To review Library readership dept-wise.

• To adopt measures to enhance readership

• To seek feedback on Library functions from readers.

• To submit the annual report on the functioning of the library

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