The document discusses the importance of a science library in schools. It provides an overview of the key components and organization of an effective science library. Some main points covered include: - A science library supplements classroom teaching by providing additional resources to develop students' interests and knowledge in various scientific topics. - It should contain books on different science subjects, inventions, biographies, hobbies, reference materials, and science magazines. - An organized science library divided into relevant sections can be a valuable teaching aid for teachers and encourage independent learning among students. - Developing a library requires considering factors like location, furnishings, types of resources, and financial resources to build a collection that meets curricular needs.

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SCIENCE LIBRARY
Submitted to,
Mrs.Sushamaprabha
Lecturer of Natural science
Submitted by,
Sukanya .U.S
Natural Science optional
Submitted on,
18-08-2014
INDEX

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Sl. No. CONTENT PAGE No.
1 Introduction 3
2 Science library 4
3 Advantages 5
4 Importance of science library 6
5 Types of resources 7
6 Organization 8
7 Conclusion I10
8 Reference 11

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INTRODUCTION
Science library is an essential part of the equipment. Pupils must
read extra books other than text books for gaining general
knowledge. The library books supplement what has been taught in the
class. The books must be such as to provoke thinking and discussion to
develop interest in matters of science to stimulate further reading to
help to articulate and elucidate scientific concepts and problems to
suggest further problems and to give insight in to social implications
and contributions of science.
There must be books on various branches of science, on invention
and discoveries, biographies, on hobbies, reference books and books
on methods. The books must be accurate and authoritative. It is the
reading habit developed in the school that enables them to
understand and appreciate scientific articles appearing in magazines
and newspaper. Without an adequate library, modern methods like
Dalton plan, project method, supervised study and others will become
almost impossible. The science library should be attached to the
science department
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SCIENCE LIBRARY
It is an accepted fact that a science library is an essential
ingredient of good science teaching and effective learning. In the
classroom pupils get fragments of knowledge, which help them to get
through the examinations? But the school should not aim merely at
preparing pupils for examinations; its objectives are to widen the
outlook of the students, and to instill in them a love for extra reading.
A text books conveys pieces of information and knowledge in a
specific way. A growing mind cannot remain confined to the textbook
knowledge and classroom teaching. This pertinent need to satisfied by
libraries. Hence the library is an important instrument of education. It
is always better to have a science library besides the general library in
every school. Science library provides a readymade handy collection of
well selected books suited to the requirement of particular age level
and standard. The science teacher can make use of these books for
supervised study and reading room periods. One of the important
recommendations made by the Secondary Education Commission was
that every school should have subject libraries which are under the
charge of subject teachers. It was felt that subject teachers can enrich
their teaching making use of small collections of books on their on
subjects. A science library should be an essential part of each school
which undertakes science teaching.
An explosion has occurred in scientific knowledge in the recent
past the teachers find it difficult to keep themselves equipped with the
newest knowledge in the subjects. For acquainting himself with such a

5. knowledge he needs a good science library where from he can find out
at least and new books to update his knowledge. He can then
recommend some books to his students and may encourage them to
acquire the habit of extending and supplementing their knowledge by
making proper use of school library. Science library thus is a wonderful
teaching By reading extra books students can get a good deal of
general knowledge which he may not get if he depends entirely on the
classroom teaching aid.
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ADVANTAGES OF SCIENCE LIBRARY
 Encourages reading habits in pupils.
 Develops in pupils the ability to learn from books, when left to
themselves.
 Breaks the rigidity of the timetable.
 Promotes self reliance and self learning.
 Provides opportunities for social training.
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE LIBRARY
As is said, “Reading make the full man”, the importance of books
is quite evident. Not only are they the vital forces of acquiring
knowledge but they also act as great friends and companions in times
of need. We get pleasure, peace, consolation, strength, courage,
ready advice and knowledge from books. Great mines may exhaust,

6. cities may perish and kingdoms may be swept away-even man may
weep at his mortal destruction, but the external body of thought that
his hidden in the shape of a book will exist for all times. Good books to
the young mind are like the warm sun and refreshing rains to the
seeds.
As our aim today is not only to educate the child formally, but
also to make him useful and good citizen of the state, libraries are
essential. They will improve his mutual faculties, inspire his spiritual
qualities and thus build and develop the whole personality of child.
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LOCATIONS
i. The science library should generally be located in a corner of
the classroom or in the laboratory part of the room.
ii. It is more advantageous to have a library in each science
rooms rather than to have facility concentrated in one
room.
FURNISING CLASSROOM LIBRARY
 Sizable and attractive book shelves should be provided for the
books.
 Open shelves invite learners to browse but a closed shelf give
more protection to books.
 While planning the shelf space, thought should be given to
future space requirement.
 Inclined shelving especially advantageous for the display of
magazines and pamphlets.

7.  Filling cabinets may be provided for the storage of pamphlets
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not in display.
 A colorful bulletin board attracts pupils to the reading area.
 If there is table space for six or more pupils, reading centre can
be used for committee work.
 The classroom library should have at least one table and seven
or eight chairs.
 Provide internet facility in the library.
 A Photostat machine should be there for students to take copies
of materials.
TYPES OF RESOURCES FOR ACCESSING
INFORMATION: BOOK, NON-BOOK & WEB-RESOURCES
BOOKS
Books cover virtually any topic , fact or fiction. For research
purposes we will probably be looking for books that synthesize all the
information on the topic to support a particular argument or thesis.
Libraries organize and store their book collections on shelves called
‘stacks’ when looking for lots of information on a topic to put your
topic in context with other important issues to find historical
information to find summaries of support an argument.

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WEBSITE
The web allows us to access most type of information on the
internet through a browser. One of the main features of the web is the
ability to quickly link to other related information. The web contains
information beyond plan is text, including sounds, images and video.
The important thing to do when using the information on the internet
is to know how to evaluate it.
NON-BOOKS
A newspaper is a collection of articles about current events
usually published daily. Since there is at least one in every city, it is a
great source for local information.
ORGANISATION
Following are the essential points to be taken in to
consideration while organizing a science library for the school.
 Science library should form a separate part of the general
library of the school. If a separate room is not available, a big
almirah having shelves, in one corner of science room may be
used for the purpose.
 While teaching in the class the teacher should suggest certain
books to be consulted. The practical demonstration given by
the teacher for consulting the books can be more helpful.
 Measures should be taken to encourage a love for reading
among the students. They should be asked to collect their own
views and remarks from the books and read by them, and

9. inferences drawn by them should be published in the science
magazine of the school.
 Financial position and better accommodation are the essential
features to be considered. The amount used for the purpose
can be utilized either from science grant or from other school
funds.
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 Science library should be divided in to different sections.
Textbooks
Organic Chemistry – I.L.Finar
Inspirational Books
Wonders of electricity
Marvels of chemistry
Romance of physics
Background books
The story of man
The story of pencillin
The story of earth
The story of moon
Reference books
Dictionary of science
Encyclopedia of science
History of science
Tables of constants
Experimental books
A hook of experiments
Chemistry of experiments at home
Popular science books
Popular mechanics
Popular chemistry

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Teachers books
Teaching of science
The scientific method
Science and life
UNESCO source book for science teaching
Science magazines
Science today, Science reporter, Vijnana kairali,
Sasthra keralam, Sasthragathi, Sasthrapadam, Yojana,
Scientific America, Eureka, Electronics for you
 A notice board may be made use of to suggest suitable reference
and reading material to put advertisement of new books and
magazines.
CONCLUSION
In the present educational set up the role of textbook is of prime
importance. However, we find that little attention is paid to this
important aspect of education. Most of the textbooks in science are
kept in the library. So library has a major role in each school.
Library is the source of knowledge.

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REFERENCES
1. Teaching of science
-M.S.Yadav
2. Modern trends in science education
-Dr. T.T. Joseph
3. Science education
-Dr. K. Sivarajan
Prof. A. Faziluddin

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