Home⇛PAARL Research Journal⇛vol. 8 no. 1 (2022)

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES TOWARDS A PROPOSED LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAM

Carlo Zebedee R. Gualvez

 

Abstract:

A library is more than just a building filled with books – it is a place for knowledge and information that empowers a person and the community. This study aimed to examine the community of practices of school libraries in implementing their existing Library Information Literacy Program. It focused on identifying the extent to which information literacy skills are being taught to the students, their community of practice, and the challenges faced by librarians in implementing literacy programs and developing an information literacy program suited for Grades 1-10 learners based on different standards, models, and guidelines prescribed by the Department of Education. The study utilized the descriptive-survey research method and participated by PAASCU Level III school libraries and their respective librarians in National Capital Region. Findings revealed that the librarians are teaching and implementing their respective information literacy programs relevant to different information literacy standards and models. However, inconsistencies were shown in the delivery of instruction across skill and grade levels, consistent review of different guidelines on information literacy, and collaboration among teachers and other school librarians. Moreover, the lack of human resources and training in information literacy were two of the challenges faced by the librarians in implementing their library information literacy program.



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