Open AccessPopular Culture in the School Library: Enhancing Literacies Traditional and New
Author(s) -
Elizabeth E. G. Friese
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6783
Subject(s) - school library , information literacy , literacy , inclusion (mineral) , popular culture , relevance (law) , media literacy , sociology , pedagogy , library instruction , mathematics education , psychology , library science , computer science , media studies , political science , social science , law
In an evolving landscape of traditional and new literacies, the roles of the school library and teacher librarian are changing. n order to support instruction in multiple literacies, teacher librarians must rethink both collections and services. Materials eaturing popular culture influences are explored for their relevance to several types of literacy instruction. The inclusion of popular culture materials in school library collections can support achievement in traditional literacy while facilitating nnection with everyday literacy practices. Popular culture materials also provide instructional opportunities for critical media literacy as well as information literacy. Popular culture texts are worthy of inclusion in school library collections for reasons nhancing both pedagogy and enjoyment.