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Unit 14: Library Building and Equipments

Eighth Floor Notes

Applied Statistics Division Office
Applied Statistics Unit (ASU)
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Unit (CVPRU)

Ninth Floor

Applied Statistics Unit (ASU)
Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit (ECSU)

14.4.2 Location and Environment
The library resource centre should provide a dynamic, stimulating and motivational environment
for students and teachers. To ensure the library resource center supports the learning environment
for students, consideration should be given to:
Resources
Furniture
Signposting
Access policies (for staff and students)
Accessories (e.g. plants, cushions, soft toys)
Information technology (including cabling, wiring, etc)
Space for resources, users, work area and service provision
Effective use of each of these aspects will enhance the quality of the library service provided.

Displays

Displays are an integral part of any school activity or situation and are well suited to the library
resource centre environment due to the availability of both space and resources. A good display is
the result of careful thought and planning.
Why have displays?
Who can help with displays?
Display Formats
Display Strategies
Display Photo Gallery
Display Planner

Displays can

develop understandings of curriculum or learning area content
inform and explain
enhance the appearance of the LRC and create an atmosphere conducive to learning
publicize resources
motivate users
highlight school and community activities
provide a showplace for students work; and
direct users.

Who can help with displays?

class teachers (and/or class roster)
Library Officer
students
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