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WELCOME TO JIRS LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE

WELCOME TO JIRS LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE. LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE AND IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME. FACULTY PROFILE H. SALETH MARIAN PREMSON Teacher Librarian & Academic Career Counselor

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WELCOME TO JIRS LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE

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  1. WELCOME TO JIRS LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE

  2. LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE AND IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

  3. FACULTY PROFILE H. SALETH MARIAN PREMSON Teacher Librarian & Academic Career Counselor Graduated with a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science also with a background in Military Psychology. Has also obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling. Hands-on experience of 6.5 years as both Senior and Assistant Librarian in reputed libraries in South India including Defense Services Staff College Library, Wellington.

  4. Philosophy Statement of Library & Information Center OurSchool library conceives the school to be a center of inquiry where students continually engage in the search for new knowledge and aims to “assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the outside world”.

  5. LIBRARIES ARE RESERVOIRS OF KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM

  6. SIZE The JIRS library can accommodate about 50 students for browsing area and 20 students in reference section. Library spreads over 50000 sq. feet, consisting of two floors with modern facilities and top class standards. Library becomes the crux of learning, it is spacious, airy with magnificent piece of architecture, making it a perfect for resource learning centre.

  7. Library Collections Newspapers

  8. Library Collections cont Magazines and Periodicals Our library subscribes for over 121 magazines of all categories with periodicity of weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, Half yearly, yearly. These magazines come under the following categories (with e.g.) : - 1. Automobile - Overdrive, Auto Car India 2. Computers - Linux, Chip, BenefIT, Electronics for you, AV Max etc 3. Careers - Careers360, Career Selectiion, Careers etc 3. News Current affairs - India Today, Frontline, Outlook, Week, Time etc 4. Education - Teacher’s Plus, Teachers Net, Education Today, Education World, IB World, Education Digest, Mentor etc 5. General Knowledge - CSR, GK Today, Competition Affairs, Pratiyogita Darpan, Fact for you, Mast, Prep Talk etc. 6. Music & Dance - The Sruti. 7. Sports - Sport star, Golf Digest, Cricket Today etc 8. Children’s - Chandamama, Robinage, Tinkle, Children’s Digest, Gokulam, Champak etc 9. Home & Health - Inside Outside, Better Interiors, Herald of Health, Yoga the Science, My Doctor etc 10. Art - Art India, Marg. 11. Science - National Geographic, Down to Earth, Science Reporter Scientific American, Popular Science, Bio Tech, Bhoomi, Terra Green, Stick to Greens, Resonance, Genetics etc 12. Business, Economics - Business India Business Management Chronicle, ET 500, Business Today etc.

  9. CLASSIFICATIONSCHEME “DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME” IS USED FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY

  10. BASIC FEATURES Universe of Knowledge 10 Major Clusters 10 Major Subject Groups 10 Specific Subjects (ss) 10 or more ss divisions

  11. UNIVERSE OF KNOWLEDGE CLASSIFICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: VEDIC SYSTEM

  12. Get to knowthe Dewey Decimal Classification system A brief PowerPoint slide show to help you understand how the Dewey Decimal Classification system works in your library

  13. Did you know that our library has a great way of organizing its books so that you can find them easily?

  14. It’s called the Dewey Decimal Classification system—or DDC. This system got its name from Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), who introduced his great idea for organizing library collections in 1876. Melvil Dewey

  15. But how does the DDC benefit you? Very simply, the DDC is an organizational tool that makes it easy for you to find the books and other materials you want.

  16. It helps solve a big problem: helping you find the right information by giving you a specific number that belongs to the item you want. So what does the DDC do?

  17. The DDC helps libraries arrange the items so that library users can find them. It’s a lot like an organized kitchen pantry: • Canned goods on one shelf • Breakfast cereals and grains on a second shelf • Baking goods on a third shelf • Snacks on a fourth shelf

  18. BASE NUMBERSMAJOR CLUSTERS000 to 099General works 100 to 199Philosophy 200 to 299Religion 300 to 399Social Sciences 400 to 499Language 500 to 599Pure Science 600 to 699Technology 700 to 799Arts 800 to 899Literature 900 to 999History 10 MAJOR CLUSTERS

  19. MAJOR SUBJECT GROUPS • EACH MAJOR CLUSTER HAS 10 MORE SUBJECT GROUPS • Eg: 300 – 309 Social Sciences • 310 – 319 Statistics • 320 – 329 Political Science • 330 – 339 Economics • 340 – 349 Law • 350 – 359 Public Admin. • 360 – 369 Social welfare • 370 – 379 Education • 380 – 389 Public Services • 390 – 399 Customs & folklore 10 MAJOR SUBJECT GROUPS

  20. SPECIFIC SUBJECTS • EACH MAJOR SUBJECT HAS 10 MOREMAJOR BRANCHES Eg: 370 EDUCATION 371 SCHOOLS & THIER ACTIVITES; SPECIAL EDUCATION 372 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 373 SECONDARY EDUCATION 374 ADULT EDUCATION 375 CURRICULUMS 376 EDUCATION OF WOMEN 377 SCHOOLS AND RELIGION 378 HIGHER EDUCATION 379 PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

  21. SUBJECT DIVISION OF 371 371.1 TEACHER & TEACHING ACTIVITES 371.2 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. 371.3 METHODS OF STUDY & INSTRUCTION 371.4 STUDENT GUIDANCE & COUNSELING 371.5 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE & ACTVITIES 371.6 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 371.7 STUDENT WELFARE 371.8 STUDENTS 371.9 SPECIAL EDUCATION

  22. SUBJECT SUB DIVISION OF 371 • EACH SPECIFIC SUBJECT MAY HAVE FURTHER DECIMAL DIVISIONS • 371.1 First 10 divisions of 371 • 371.32 TO 371.39 Second 100 ” ” ” (Eg. Use of textbooks) • 355.333 TO 355.399 Third 1000 ” ” ” • WHEN FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THE AUTHOR IS ADDED EG: 371.399/TIL IT BECOMES A CALL NUMBER

  23. SUMMARY • IN A NUTSHELL 1000 BASE NUMBERS ARE ORGANISED AS 10 MAJOR CLUSTERS & 10 MAJOR GROUPS

  24. DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IS UNIVERSALLY FOLLOWED (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme devised by Melvil Dewey in 1851-1931) • THIS IS USED IN LARGE NUMBER OF LIBRARIES IN UK AND USA ALSO. • PUBLISHER GIVES THIS DATA ON THE REVERSE OF THE TITLE PAGE • ACCESSION NO. IS A UNIQUE SERIAL NO TO EACH BOOK

  25. Books (Fiction) The Fiction books come under the Main Class of 800 with sub divisions of 813 and 823 and arranged according to alphabetical order of first 3 letters of Author’s surname (e.g.) Sidney Sheldon books arranged as 823/SHE. We have separate section for Children’s Fiction with collections of Tintin, Asterix, Hardy Boys, Nancy drew etc.

  26. LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE LAYOUT AUDIO VISUAL COMPONENTS, LANGUAGE AREA & MISC DICTIONARIES, REFERENCE AREA, YEAR BOOKS, CAREER & APTITUDE TEST REFERENCE SECTION CHILDRENS FICTION CHILDRENS FICTION AUDIO VISUAL COMPONENTS ENCYCLOPEDIA FICTION JAN – ZZZ & CHILDRENS FICTION NON- FICTION 916 – 999 & FICTION AAA - JAM RELAXATION READING CORER INTERNET ROOM FOR FACULTY NON- FICTION 651 – 915 NON- FICTION 531 – 650 NON- FICTION 331 – 530 NON FICTION 001 - 330 PERIODICAL SECTION PRINTER / XEROX MACHINE CIRCULATION COUNTER & LIBRARIANS DESK

  27. LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE LAYOUT (GOUND FLOOR) DISCUSSION ROOM Media Center SUBJECT REFERENCE Periodicals Old issues MODELS MAPS Staircase

  28. LIBRARY SERVICES CIRCULATION • Regular circulation of books is provided for classes IV and above. Generally the circulation is done during the library periods, but in order to encourage better and more utilization of library resources the circulation is done on free periods of the library. • Each student can borrow maximum 2 books against Library borrower’s card for 7 days and it can be renewed. The Members of Staff can borrow maximum 6 books for 15 days which can be renewed for next 15 days. Reservation is also available. These books are issued through Athenium Light Library Management Software.

  29. CORNERS • REFERENCE • DICTIONARIES • BOOKS ON QUIZ • CAREER & COMPETITIVE EXAMS • ENCYLOPEDIAS • NON-FICTION SUBJECT WISE • JOURNALS & PERIODICALS • FICTION & CHILDRENS FICTION

  30. FACILITIES PHOTOCOPYING MEDIA CENTER DISCUSSION ROOM SCANNING & PRINTING INTERNET FACILITIES FOR FACULTY

  31. Role of Teacher Librarian in IB Diploma Curriculum In the functions of the Information Resource Center the Teacher Librarian plays a major role in IB Curriculum in the form of Information Literacy Specialist and Manager of Information Resources and Services through the following main functions given in brief:- 1. Advocates the integration of information literacy into classroom programs 2. Collaborates with staff of plan, teach and evaluate units of study in which information literacy for Research and supervision of Extended Essay. 3. Teaches and Trains the students on Information Literacy, Search Skills and Writing Skills for Research or Extended Essay 4. Keeps informed about new resources & choose appropriate materials based on members of staff and student need for their curriculum. 5. Develops and conducts information sessions on variety of topics. 6. Participates on Professional Development Committees with the management. 7. Commits personally & professionally to life-long learning. 8. Recommends literature and information resources in order to promote the use of a wide variety of materials.

  32. Role of Teacher Librarian in IB Diploma Curriculum Role of the Teacher-Librarian in Library & Information Resource Center Teaching for the Development of Professional, Competent Communication, Effective Thinking & Lifelong Learning Teaching for the Development of Information Literacy & Search Techniques for Research Teaching for the Development of Cultural & Aesthetic Awareness & Appreciation Managing the Schools Information Resources & Services

  33. TREE OF IB LEARNERS PROFILE ROOTS OF LP

  34. The IBO Learner Profile: An Information Literacy Model for DP Students/Librarians

  35. DESIGNED FOR LEARNING School Libraries

  36. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR RESOURCES ROLE OF LIBRARY & LIBRARIAN ON INFORMATION LITERACY • Providing the right information at the right time; • Promotion & Teaching about Library search strategies-from earliest years to year 12; • Teaching Information Literacy and Research Skills; • Helping in Selection of Topics for EE; • Guidance in EE/TOK

  37. PROJECTS: EXTENDED ESSAY (DP) LIBRARIAN AND EXTENDED ESSAY • Library Induction Programme (about Library arrangement etc) • Helping Students in Selection of Topics for EE along with concerned teachers. • Providing required Information through different sources act as RESOURCE FACILTATOR; • Teaching Information Literacy; • Information about EE (Including Citation & Bibliography) and Academic Honesty its importance, scope etc; • Cooperation and Transparent Communication and with Supervisors , Coordinator and Teachers; Students • Need to identify and promote “authentic resources’’ like sample EE hard copies either from website or friendly schools. • Involvement of Librarians.

  38. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (DP) LIBRARIAN AND TOK • Providing access and expertise in use and advising of appropriate online database, eg EBSCO, Emerald Insight, E-Library, News Bank etc; • Databank of past presentations, essays; • Access and knowledge of online classroom resources and recorded lectures; • Use of Journals like Scientific American, New Scientist, Philosophy Today, BBC Knowledge, Art India, Frozen Thoughts etc. • Access of Media like Local & International Newspapers available in library; • Organizing outside visitors- eg Local Indian handicrafts, cultural experts etc; • Initiating visits to outside organizations – eg Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries etc; • Knowledge of links on OCC for support in resourcing for TOK; • Acting as a mediator between Subject Areas and Teachers and Coordinators. TOK in Library

  39. ACADEMIC HONESTY • Promote guidelines for AH around School/Library; • Poster Displays; • Organize workshops; • Preparation of handbook • Writing slogans like “Don’t be a Cheat!, “Honesty is the best policy’ • Awards/Certificates for Original writings, poems/essay/stories; • Anti-plagiarism strategies; • Librarians will work in collaboration with coordinators and teachers to teach techniques to avoid plagiarism, especially citation skills, the correct formulation of research report etc; Self Library Assessment

  40. INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS • Creation of a separate corner for mother tongue or Language resources; • Celebrate Hindi Divas; • Celebrations of Religious festivals like Diwali, Christmas, Ramzan etc; and Different countries Independence days; • Model United Nations activities and promotion; • International days plus host cultural awareness programmes; • Book exhibitions related to special national festivals, International Fairs; • Display of student home country flags; • Inclusion of language dictionaries of countries and cultures represented in the school; • Curiosity Corners, Audio Visual components; • Encourage students to write/discuss/make presentations /organize competitions on their national culture; • Assisting teachers; • Books which supports International Mindedness and culture eg Three Cups of Tea;

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