Paradise of Knowledge

Welcome

to

IISB

Library & Information Centre

SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT & INDUS LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

“To create global citizens and leaders to tomorrow, through traditional values of Love, Empathy, Discipline and Respect-21st century citizens who think globally and act locally”.

The Library at Indus Bangalore is privileged to support the School’s march towards its vision “To be the Eagles of new ideas and innovators in all the fields”. It strives to connect outstanding faculty and brilliant students to the knowledge and state of the art of their disciplines, and thereby strengthens the aspirations and expectations of the research and teaching at IIS.

To provide a welcoming environment which will inspire students to acquire new skills so that they can participate more actively in the compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Our School library conceives the school to be a center of inquiry where students continually engage in the search for new knowledge and aims to “assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the outside world”.

Philosophy Statement of Library & Information Center

Keepers of Knowledge

DESIGNATED ROLES

Mr. H.S.M.Premson : Teacher LibrarianMrs.Tulasi : Assistant Librarian Mr.Prasant : Library AssistantMr.Narayanan : Text Book In charge

Sr. Library

SUBJECT NO.OF BOOKS

Professional Development 582TOK 189

Encyclopedias & Reference & Atlas

258

English & ESL 378Literature 489

Hindi 216French 245Spanish 78German 109

Indian History 108History 279

Geography 159Biography 146

Physics 259Chemistry 206Biology 239

EVS 87Science & Astronomy 175

Math 469Technology & Food 25

SUBJECT NO.OF BOOKS

Medicine & Health 82Business Studies 138

Careers & SAT Books 161Computer Science 210

Psychology-Philosophy Child Dev

219

Religion 99Dictionary 277Quiz &GK 114

Sports 128Dance 28Music 149

Art 217Fiction 2291

Economics 177Accountancy &Marketing 74

Leadership 46Cd\AV 1242

Total 10348

Library Collections

Jr. Library

SUBJECT NO.OF BOOKS

Reference – (Encyclopedias, Dictionary) and series

not issued to children 562

Education & Social-Studies 389English 922

Literature 151Hindi 678French 48Spanish 166German 24

History & Biography 412Science 656Math 852

Computer Studies 85Generalities 65

Quiz & Puzzles 89

Religion 95Sports 46

Art 295Fiction 5622

Novel-Study 1078UOI 1685

Reading Room 2428

TOTAL NO. OF BOOKS 16348

Library Collections

Library Collections cont

MAGAZINES

Auto Car Newsweek

Business Economy National Geographic

Biological Sciences Review

One India One People

Competition Success Review

Out look English & Hindi

Chemistry Review Physics Review

Careers360 Reader’s Digest

Champak Sarita Hindi

Down to Earth Sports Star

Economist Sports Illustrated

English Teaching Professional

The Sunday Indian

Frontline Tine

Health The Week

India Today English & Hindi

Teacher Plus

Kadambini TInkle

Magic Pot

NEWSPAPERS

The Hindu

Times of India

Indian Express

Business Line

Deccan Herald

DNA

Economic Times

Patrika (Hindi)

Purchase Requisition Format for Books and Magazines

Teacher Name:___________________ Department: __________ Grade: _________Date:_________

S.No Title of the Book

Author ISBN No Publisher No of Copies

Books are selected by staff of the concerned departments. The list is duly signed by the H.O.D’s and sent to the library. Cost estimate are obtained from vendors. As list of approved vendors is maintained in the library. Based on cost and budget availability and after approval by the Principal, the purchase order is placed to the vendor. The delivery period is depends upon books from 1 month to 2 month.

Library Layout

“DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION

SCHEME” IS USED FOR THE

CLASSIFICATION AND

ARRANGEMENT OF BOOKS IN THE

LIBRARY

Universe of Knowledge

10 Major Clusters

10 Major Subject Groups

10 Specific Subjects (ss)

10 or more ss divisions

UNIVERSE OF KNOWLEDGE

CLASSIFICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: VEDIC SYSTEM

VEDIC GROUP OF SUBJECTS

CORRESPONDING TO MODERN SUBJECTS

DHARMA Law, Theology, Ethics and Sociology

ARTHA Applied Natural Sciences, Political Science, Economics and Social Applied Sciences

KAMA Pure Sciences, Fine Arts and Literature

MOKSHA Philosophy, Mystic Experience

BASE NUMBERS MAJOR CLUSTERS

000 to 099 General works 100 to 199 Philosophy 200 to 299 Religion 300 to 399 Social Sciences 400 to 499 Language 500 to 599 Pure Science 600 to 699 Technology 700 to 799 Arts 800 to 899 Literature

900 to 999 History

• Eg: 300 – 309 Social Sciences

• 310 – 319 Statistics

• 320 – 329 Political Science

• 330 – 339 Economics

• 340 – 349 Law

• 350 – 359 Public Admin.

• 360 – 369 Social welfare

• 370 – 379 Education

• 380 – 389 Public Services

• 390 – 399 Customs & folklore

• EACH MAJOR CLUSTER HAS 10 MORE SUBJECT GROUPS

MAJOR SUBJECT GROUPS

• EACH MAJOR SUBJECT HAS 10 MORE MAJOR BRANCHES

Eg: 370 EDUCATION

371 SCHOOLS & THIER ACTIVITES;

SPECIAL EDUCATION

372 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

373 SECONDARY EDUCATION

374 ADULT EDUCATION

375 CURRICULUMS

376 EDUCATION OF WOMEN

377 SCHOOLS AND RELIGION

378 HIGHER EDUCATION

379 PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN EDUCATION

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

SUBJECT DIVISION OF 371

371.1 TEACHER & TEACHING ACTIVITES

371.2 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

371.3 METHODS OF STUDY & INSTRUCTION

371.4 STUDENT GUIDANCE & COUNSELING

371.5 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE & ACTVITIES

371.6 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

371.7 STUDENT WELFARE

371.8 STUDENTS

371.9 SPECIAL EDUCATION

SUBJECT SUB DIVISION OF 371

EACH SPECIFIC SUBJECT MAY HAVE FURTHER DECIMAL DIVISIONS

371.1 First 10 divisions of 371 371.32 TO 371.39 Second 100 ” ” ”

(Eg. Use of textbooks)

355.333 TO 355.399 Third 1000 ” ” ”

WHEN FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THE AUTHOR IS ADDED EG: 371.399/TIL (use of drama) IT BECOMES A CALL NUMBER

SUMMARY• IN A NUTSHELL 1000 BASE NUMBERS ARE

ORGANISED AS 10 MAJOR CLUSTERS &

10 MAJOR GROUPS

DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IS UNIVERSALLY FOLLOWED (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme devised by Melvil Dewey in 1851-1931)

THIS IS USED IN LARGE NUMBER OF LIBRARIES IN UK AND USA ALSO.

PUBLISHER GIVES THIS DATA ON THE REVERSE OF THE TITLE PAGE

ACCESSION NO. IS A UNIQUE SERIAL NO TO EACH BOOK

The Fiction books come under the Main Class of 800 with sub divisions of 813 and 823 and arranged alphabetical order of first 3 letters of Author’s surname (e.g.) Sidney Sheldon books arranged as 823/SHE & Agatha Christie books 823/CHR .

Books (Fiction)

CIRCULATIONGrades Books Days

Prep I and II 1+1 7 (can be extended for one more week)

PYP 2 Fiction/Non-Fiction +Novel-study+1 Language

7 (can be extended for one more week)As per teacher recommendation

MYP 3 7 (can be extended for one more week)

IGCSE & DP 5 2 Weeks

Teachers 20 1 Month

Class Library:100 2 Months

Audio Visual:5 2 Weeks

CORNERS• REFERENCE• DICTIONARIES• BOOKS ON QUIZ• CAREERS & COMPETITIVE EXAMS• ENCYLOPEDIAS• NON-FICTION SUBJECT WISE• JOURNALS & PERIODICALS• FICTION • PYP LIBRARY

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE LIBRARY

“Our Library is our Learning Resource Centre”

1. All students from Prep I-Grade XII are eligible to access the library soon after their admission into the school.

2. Even though Middle school and DP students do not have Library classes they can issue books. They need to get Permission slips duly signed by their respective coordinators when they visit the library.

3. The Library should be used for reading and research and not as a Meeting place.4. Personal books/belongings/bags need to be kept at the Baggage counter near the

entrance of the library.5. Library users are expected to return or renew books within the Due Date.6. Pls don’t keep the books for long time as others also need to use the same.7. Please respect that Library is a quiet area. 8. Teach students about Library Usage and Importance.

In the functions of the Information Resource Center the Teacher Librarian plays a major role in IB Curriculum in the form of Information Literacy Specialist and Manager of Information Resources and Services through the following main functions given in brief:-

The main role of Teacher librarian is to collaborate with classroom teachers to create independent learners by fostering students' research, information literacy, technology, communication, and critical thinking skills

The following activities are done by Teacher Librarian:-

ROLE OF TEACHER LIBRARIAN

Research Skills

Citation & Referencing

Dictionary skills

Inquiry with Encyclopedia

Search Techniques

Article guidance for

EE & PBL

Selection of Articles from Books,

Magazine, Internet

Selection of Books &

MagazinesResearch

guidance for EE

Guidance for EE

Psychology

Author Visit

Book Fairs & Book Club

Library Activities for

IICS

Library Activities on

POI

Overall Library Management

ROLE OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

1. Provides full range of Circulation Services of Books & Text Books

2. Information and Reference Services to Members of Staff and Students

3. Assisting Teacher Librarian on Overall Library Management and Library Activities

4. Help conduct periodic inventories of book collection and materials

5. Library Database Management

6. Enquires and Record keeping

7. Stock and Budget maintenance of Books, Periodicals etc

TREE OF IB LEARNERS PROFILE

ROOTS OF LP

Providing the right information at the right time;

Promotion & Teaching about Library search strategies-from earliest years to year 12;

Teaching Information Literacy and Research Skills;

Helping in Selection of Topics for EE;

Guidance in EE/TOK

ROLE OF LIBRARY & LIBRARIAN ON INFORMATION LITERACY

Our Short Term GOALS

1. Open Access Library Catalogue

2. Open Access Article Database.

3. Newspaper Clippings etc

LEARNING CENTRE SPEARHEADS TOWARDS

GROWTH

For further details:H.S.M.PremsonTeacher LibrarianSaleth.premson@indusschool.comLibrary Extn: 922; Mob:8123617596