Open AccessTransforming secondary school libraries to meet the needs of the twenty first century learner
Author(s) -
Grace Achoy,
Rachael Greene
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7769
Subject(s) - modernization theory , curriculum , information literacy , school library , unit (ring theory) , secondary education , library science , political science , sociology , mathematics education , pedagogy , computer science , psychology , law
Secondary school libraries in Trinidad and Tobago have undergone a major transformation through the successful execution of a Secondary Education Modernization Programme. (SEMP) This paper documents the achievements of the programme in upgrading the libraries’ learning environment to meet the needs of the twenty first century learner. The efforts of the Secondary School Libraries Unit to continue to provide for the learning needs of the nation’s twenty first century secondary school students through the implementation of a Library and Information Literacy Curriculum, provision of online databases, enhanced physical facilities and information resources are also discussed.