Harman, Sheila
IL
McAfee, Dianne (1989). The
Library Quarterly: Information, Community,
Policy,Vol. 59, No. pp.
131-147
Looking
at positive self-concepts in children is another way to understand the
influence of a library and its users. In a first of its kind study that
evaluated the influence of libraries in 1989, Dianne McAfee studied three
library media centers (LMC’s) in schools from urban, suburban, and rural
Wisconsin. She looked for outcomes in learning highlighted by cooperation,
independence, success, positive atmosphere, challenges, self worth, and
acceptance by others. This was an attempt to understand the role of the library
as it relates to enhancing a young student’s self esteem. Concepts about “development
of positive self-concept” and “strong
reciprocal relationship between positive self-concepts and academic success”
were highlighted. The results of the Wisconsin report showed that
the pre, post and during school library hours afforded a positive influence on
overall student satisfaction and self value did increase. Hooray, for
libraries!
Rating:
I think this writing is worth reading to see how far we have come in our
concept of what libraries do for students. It is great to move away from
academic goals alone.
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