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Goals of the Library |
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~ Grade Level Goals ~ |
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The over-riding goals of the library program are for children to understand that the library is a place where they can come to get information and to enjoy the world of literature. To achieve these goals, the library needs to be a place where the children feel welcome. The library should be child-friendly, attractive and lively. The library needs to be a place where children know they can get help but encourages independent use. Finally, the library needs to provide age-appropriate, curriculum-based resources for teachers and students. |
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At the readiness level, children will learn appropriate library behavior. They will choose books with assistance. They will learn that the materials in the library have a certain order and that each child plays a role in keeping the materials in order. They will learn how to use shelf markers so that they can choose books independently. They will understand how to care for a book and how to check it out (circulation). The children will be able to locate the different genre available in the library.
The children will listen to and respond to stories that are read to them. The children will be introduced to the parts of a book – front and back covers, spine, and title page. They will be exposed and introduced to the concept of genre, what authors and illustrators do, and the concept of literary awards (i.e. Caldecott). |
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Appropriate library behavior will be reinforced. The children will know that the library materials are arranged by groups or types and in a certain order. Use of shelf markers to help maintain that order will be reinforced. Use of the alphabet as a tool in the library will be introduced. The concept of genre will be reinforced. The children will be able to locate the different genre in the library and successfully choose a book in all sections. The children will experience introduction and reinforcement of the concept of call numbers (spine labels) and their use in locating materials in the library. Children will learn that the library has materials other than books, namely computers.
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| The children will select books independently that interest them. They will identify the parts of a book including title, author, and illustrator. The concept of character and setting will be introduced. The children will attend to stories read out loud and participate in discussing a story. Introduction and reinforcement of different authors, illustrators and literary awards will also be stressed in first grade. |
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Appropriate library behavior will be reinforced. The children’s role in maintaining book order on the shelves will be reinforced. The children will understand the significance of the spine label. The children will understand that the spine label (call number) tells where the book belongs on the shelf. They will understand the role of the alphabet and numbers on the spine label in locating a book. Using spine label information, the children will independently locate different genre in the library. They will be able to identify the characteristics of different genre. The children will experience exposure and introduction to the use of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases. They will continue to become familiar with the use of computers and how to access information. The children will be introduced to the use of the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) and will be encouraged to use it independently.
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The children will be able to choose books according to personal preference and interest. They will be able to identify different parts of a book including the publisher and date of publication (copyright). Knowledge of the character and setting will be reinforced. The concept of plot will be introduced. The children will continue to be introduced to different authors, illustrators and the significance literary awards. |
