tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879471721147949241.post2120697580361271973..comments2024-01-15T09:38:41.593+00:00Comments on Stories from The Edge: TAKING ISSUEEdge Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17472330166263235360noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879471721147949241.post-29098921848541462792013-08-05T14:06:39.227+01:002013-08-05T14:06:39.227+01:00A school library should surely be a must in every ...A school library should surely be a must in every school and not need it set in law, but sadly unless it is, I think more and more school libraries will disappear - or gradually complete the transformation into ICT rooms, as if school librarians didn't already have an uphill task.Savita Kalhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977368691995933130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879471721147949241.post-78900372093201009182013-08-03T14:44:45.524+01:002013-08-03T14:44:45.524+01:00I am a secondary school librarian and I welcome yo...I am a secondary school librarian and I welcome your article. Last year our school moved into a brand new building and I am fortunate that the Head and SLT share my vision of the importance of a school library with a full-time librarian and library assistants. We designed it as a library – a book based environment with a limited number of pcs. There are plenty of ICT facilities in other areas of the school. It is a beautiful space, with tranquil areas for reading, lots of great fiction stock for all levels and boasts a great view over London.It is a popular space despite being on the top floor, and we have several keen student helpers. <br /><br />We frequently invite authors in and have recently started a programme of visits called ‘Becoming a writer’ which are held once every half term in which writers and illustrators are invited to run a workshop in the library and talk about their experience. <br />There are lots of keen readers at my school and my favourite part of the job is finding ways to encourage young people to pick up a book. Reading groups, competitions, and author talks all play an important role in this. <br />The Shelving Sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785448779995695737noreply@blogger.com