College and public library collaboration with the
Six Book ChallengeGenevieve Clarke, The Reading Agency
Stephen Wickens, Westminster Kingsway College
What is the Six Book Challenge?
• An invitation to read six books or other material and record reading in a diary
• Library support for choosing books• Creative activity such as reading groups• Incentives and a certificate for those who read
six books (participation certificate for less)• 18,000 registered in 2011 through public
libraries, colleges, workplaces and prisons
What can it achieve for students?
• Increased motivation to read and learn more• Improved skills – reading, writing, speaking
and listening• Better awareness of offer from college and
public libraries • Development of a new reading habit• Enjoyment of reading!
What can it provide for college libraries?
• A practical tool for partnership development with other library sectors, eg public libraries
• A new way of working with tutors across the college, eg ESOL, Functional Skills, Foundation Learning, Media Studies
• Increased awareness and use of the college library
• Opportunity to win visit from a top author!
Support from The Reading Agency
• Reading diaries, certificates, posters, bookmarks, leaflets, fliers, incentives
• Guidance and case studies at www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk
• Links to public library services• Over 1000 reading recommendations at • www.readingagency.org.uk/findaread • Links with other national initiatives eg
Quick Reads, BBC campaigns, World Book Night
Westminster Kingsway College and Camden Libraries
• Launch party for ESOL students
• 35 completers• Sessions facilitated by WKC
and Camden staff• High profile prizegiving
Westminster Kingsway College and Camden Libraries
• Many joined Camden libraries• New impetus to book clubs• Student confidence• Student’s progress in language• Solid basis for future work with Camden• Raised profile for learning centre
Contacts
• Genevieve [email protected] 750 2104 / 07500 010 620
• Stephen [email protected]
020 7832 5296
