1. Renew and Develop The Library and Learning Resources Project
Learning Central
Renew and Develop
The Library and Learning Resources
Project
Waleed Alsaif

2. Current Library and Learning Resources in Saudi Arabia
Small spaces
Outdated books/resources
Some of them are not organized
Not fit for the age of users (time – chairs – rules)
Old equipment
No educational games
No activities/workshops
Users are not involved in the operation of the libraries (users) (volunteers)

3. Learning Central Library equipment
Why Renewing and Developing Library and Learning Resources is so Important? 
Learning Central
Qualified
Librarian
Modern
books
Library
Modern
 equipment
Programs
Activities

4. How do libraries in Australia do this ?

5. Libraries and Learning Resources in Australia

6. Libraries and Learning Resources
in Australia
GOV Library
Public
10AM – 8PM
All Days
State Library
10AM - 8PM
Council Library
9AM – 6PM
School Library
Private
8AM – 4PM
Weekday
In Capital city of Australia
In Capital city of State
So many in each city

7. Australian Librarians

8. Librarian technicians
Librarians
Need an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies that has been accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Need a Diploma of Library and Information Services which has been accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Librarian technicians

9. Modern/Suitable books*

10. Suitable/Modern Spaces & Facilities

11. Activities*

12. Programs >
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13. It’s a program run by Queensland State based on research that when babies and children get what they need it can have a lasting effect on their future. The program believes that 90% of a child’s brain development happens in the first 5 years. (MCEECDYA project)*
The program encourages parents to share stories, rhymes, singing, talking and playing with their children from birth.
The program gives parents advice, tips and recommends books for their children.

14. It’s an English reading assessment program
It’s an English reading assessment program. It measures the reading age for the reader by making 30 levels using fiction and non-fiction texts and distinguishes levels using colors on a chart.

15. How we can do that in Saudi Arabia?
We need to improve these elements in school libraries:
Qualified Librarian
Modern/suitable books
Modern equipment
Activities
Programs

16. HOW TO START? 1- Convince the stakeholders:
Different department leaders in the Ministry of Education to (to merge activity management with libraries and Learning Resources management in ministry of education).
School Principal
School librarian.
2- Understand the different requirements of primary school libraries and high school libraries.
3- Connect people with libraries starting from school library.
4- Implement a reading system like PM benchmark.
5- Educate families on their responsibilities to cooperate with schools.

17. Bring your pen
List the elements of an Australian school library that you suggest to be replicated in Saudi school libraries
Calculate all costs involved
Write a plan to refurbish Saudi school libraries based on the 5 previously mentioned factors.
The different elements should be implemented in the following order
Activities, Programs, Books, Equipment and Librarians.
- Illustrate the importance of having libraries in every neighborhood
- Request the MOE implements the plan in each school and extends the school library times and open to the public.

18. The Plan Step Time ( 1 Term)
Step 1 : focus on library activities - Hook*: - Library activities are important because they are cost effective and highly engaging for the students. - The activities will be related to the curriculum, books, STEM and important world days. - There will be games and puzzles that help develop higher order thinking skills - Recycling materials will play a big role in this step.

19. The Plan Step Time ( 1 Term )
Step 2 : focus on library programs - goals*:
Library programs require time to develop and organize.
The programs will mostly be related to developing speaking, reading, writing and listening skills and will include competitions.
- Improving literacy by implementing a system like PM benchmark will be an important element.

20. The Plan Step Time (1 Term)
Step 3 : focus on library books and knowledge*: - Sourcing and supplying the libraries with suitable and modern resources is critical. - Step 1 and 2 will help decide which kind of books will be needed in school libraries. - It will be important to survey students on their opinion about the kind of books they like to read. - Improving literacy by implementing a system like PM benchmark will be an important element.

21. The Plan Step Time ( Term 1)
Step 4 : focus on library equipment and resources*:
Libraries need good equipment to help students engage in the library and to help make using the library more convenient
Recycled materials will help in some activities and programs
- Once the first three steps are complete funding will be required in order to purchase the best equipment. ( start funding plan )
STEM equipment will be a priority
-How to increase the available space in libraries will also be an important consideration at this point

22. The Plan Step Time ( Term 1)
Step 5 : ( focus on Qualified Librarian) guide*:
- After the libraries have been refurbished the Ministry of Education will require all librarians to be qualified.
I expect the librarians will work 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.
- I expect the librarians will have STEM knowledge to help students grow their minds.
- I expect the librarians will create good activities and programs.

23. Funding Plan Funding will be based on several factors such as:
School budget.
Joining fees. ( silver – gold – diamond )
Paid Activities and programs.
Facilities – e.g. printing. (
Sponsorships.
Donations.

24. Some Ideas help

25. Activity Hour
Australian schools have a long break time: Break one starts from 11:15 until 11:45 = 30 min Break two starts from 12:55 until 1:45 = 50 min If we merge activity hour in break time the students will find time to go to the library, play sports and do some activities.

26. Arabic MQ
The Name of Program takes from MEQYAS ALQERAAH FOR ARABIC It is a plan to build an Arabic Reading program like PM Benchmark that’s can help Arabic speaker kids develop reading skills and encourage them to read. The program will help parents to know which book good for them kids ages.

27. School Activities
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28. Encouraging Program

29. Portable Library

30. At the End