Learning4Content/Workshops/Face-to-Face schedule/L4C49/Workshop 3 - April 14 - 16, 2009 (School Librarians)/Library/Allison Daniel-Fraser (Group 3)

Strand
Role and Function of Libraries

Content/Topic
Function of Different Types of Libraries

Class
Form 1

Date
2 Weeks

Intelligences Addressed

 * 1) Linguistic
 * 2) Visual
 * 3) Logical

Set Induction

 * 1) Still Photographs, Power Point, or a Video Presentation showing various types of libraries
 * 2) Ask questions on the types of libraries seen in the presentation
 * 3) Ask about the type of patrons/clients seen in the presentation
 * 4) Discuss the differences and similarities of the various categories of libraries

Strategies/Questions to Guide Learning

 * What type of library is this?
 * What type of information does it contain:
 * is it general or specific?
 * Who does this library provide information for:
 * is it members of the public,
 * is it a professional body,
 * is it private organisation or group?
 * What are its opening hours:
 * do you have to be a particular place for the information to be accessed or can it be accessed anytime/anyplace?

Instructional Focus/Content Sequenced
To understand and appreciate the role of libraries in different enviornments e.g. - Public Library, Commercial Organisations or Private Institutions - and the benefits of using libraries as a basic utility to sourcing information in its various forms.

Integration With
''Technology Education Curriculum Forms 1-3