School Libraries in Istanbul, Turkey

Authors

  • Sevim Mccutcheon Kent State University Libraries

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15612/BD.2010.247

Keywords:

Primary school libraries, Private school libraries, Constructivist education, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

Libraries are important in supporting the curriculum and educational mission of schools. The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the current status of a private primary school’s library in Istanbul, Turkey, and to formulate recommendations for improvement. This case study was accomplished through a mixed method involving questionnaires and observation. A survey with semi-structured questions was administered to students, teachers, and the librarian regarding their perceptions of the school library and their desires for the school library. Questionnaires administered to teachers and the librarian of its sister school provide a counterpoint. Observations provided information about the current functional level and nature of usage of the library. The survey was administered in 2007 with a follow-up visit in 2008. The research achieved the specific, practical purpose of identifying areas for development and potential challenges to that development in the school’s library, taking into account the input of its constituents. It also provides suggestions for those who might pursue broader research about the needs and future possibilities for school libraries in Turkey.

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Published

2010-10-31

How to Cite

Mccutcheon, S. (2010). School Libraries in Istanbul, Turkey. Information World, 11(2), 459-470. https://doi.org/10.15612/BD.2010.247

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Opinion Papers

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