A school library is a
library that serves the students, faculty, staff and parents of a public or a
private school and acts as the fountain head from which streams of knowledge
flow. Our school also possesses a library which contains books, journals, magazines,
newspapers, films, recorded sound, periodicals, and other media. These not only
provide us with knowledge and entertainment, but also enhance and expand our
school’s curriculum. The librarian assisted by some volunteers and teachers, is
in charge of the library. His tasks include; collaborating with class room
teachers in student instruction, purchasing books and material, cataloging new
materials, facilitating inter-library loans, and dealing with challenged books.
We get assistance from our teachers and the librarian in choosing the proper
books. It has open shelves for books of references which may be consulted
whenever necessary. Despite having many practical difficulties in the of
students making proper use of the library, such as little spare time left
after class work to spend fruitfully in
the library, the scene in our school library is inspiring. It shows that, among
a section of our students, there is a real desire to read on their own account.
At the table young scholars are deeply absorbed in their studies or busy taking
notes from the books. Where scholars are busy, unscholarly are shamed into
silence. The library is an index of culture, and the habit can be formed only
in school. If the books are available and teachers are ready to guide and
advise, students will soon develop habits of study.
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