All You Need to Teach - Info Literacy 10+

Lesson Bank
Leading the Way
Learning for Life
Focus Questions
V The library provides resources and services to
support the learning at our school.
V We are all responsible for maintaining our library.
V If we are involved in the ownership or
organisation of something, we are more likely
to value it.
How can I use what I know about the library and
its services to help others use it?
How can I share with others the books I have
enjoyed?
Resources
V badge holders
V a map of the library
V BLM 11 and BLM 12
Other Useful Resources
V software, such as:
–Apple iWork Pages
–Microsoft Publisher
–Microsoft Photo Story 3
V websites, such as:
–Pics4Learning
www.pics4learning.com
–Everystockphoto
www.everystockphoto.com
Learning Activities
Using the library
Begin by revisiting and reviewing the previous year’s
activities with students.
What did you do in the library last year?
What did you enjoy most?
Explain that this year’s work builds on last year’s,
and that they will now have greater responsibilities
as library users. The purpose of this year’s program
is to help them learn how to use all libraries
effectively. Emphasise the contribution students will
make to their own learning as well as that of their
peers. Encourage them to reflect on their progress
regularly and suggest that they keep a journal to
record their thoughts over the year.
Bearing badges
Have students use a desktop publishing business
card template to design a distinctive badge for
library helpers. Display the entries and hold a secret
ballot to determine which one will be adopted for
all to wear during the year.
Why do we need badges?
How does wearing a badge make you feel?
The physical environment
Remind students of the need for the library to
be an attractive, exciting and inviting place, and
ensure they know the purpose of each section so
they can help others find what they are looking for.
Construct a roster for students to show visitors to
the school around the library.
To remind students of the location of various
resources, prepare an outline map of the library and
develop a scavenger hunt with a cryptic clue for
each section. Give partners a list of clues to follow
and questions to answer. Have them find each
location and mark it on the map, and consult the
resources to answer the questions.
Circulating resources
Involve students in the decision-making process
when buying new books for the school. Demonstrate
the accessioning process from shop to shelf. Set
aside a portion of your budget for students to spend
on new resources of their own choice. Display new
books you have on approval as well as any reviews
of them. Discuss and create a system for students to
vote on their favourite new books.
Who are these books for?
How will we decide which books to buy?
How will we use the reviews?
How will we keep within our budget?
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