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Understanding School Library Education and Library User Education in Jordan

Journal: Athens Journal of Mediterranean Studies (Vol.2, No. 3)

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Page : 247-270

Keywords : Jordan school libraries; Library education; School libraries; School library curriculum;

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Abstract

This study aims at determining the concept of School Library Education and the reality of its educational employment in Jordanian school libraries. Furthermore, it defines the concept of education via Jordanian school libraries, affective planning, and the importance of coordination between the library, the classroom teacher and the curriculum to achieve library goals. This study employs a descriptive method, through describing school libraries’ concepts and library education determinants. The data sources used are: the Jordanian Ministry of Education and its official reports. The study’s recommendations are: One weekly class, minimum, entitled "library education" or "library and scientific research". Curriculums coordinating topics covered in the classroom along with topics covered in library education. Repositioning E-learning resources and integrating and aligning coherent electronic library resources with topics covered in the classroom. Conducting workshops/ training sessions for librarians and teachers that allow them to uncover great potentials to bind an effective corporation between libraries with school elements.

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