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While library professionals working in academic contexts are likely to have knowledge of 'predatory' journals and related implications for guiding student information seeking, school and public library professionals may be less familiar with this phenomenon. This article draws on a broad body of research to explore the factors that enable predatory journals to thrive, some of which arise from inequities in current 'legitimate' academic publishing practices. While this article highlights the complexities involved when guiding students and clients to make robust information seeking choices in relation to predatory journals, some key implications for professional practice emerge from the research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the results of a survey of library and information professionals in positions of leadership regarding the skills and knowledge expected of MLS program graduates seeking employment in their organizations. The survey demonstrates that, as libraries and other information agencies continue to expand their role as a vital resource within a community, academic institution, or business, it is critical for prospective library employees to develop a balanced array of competencies that combines soft skills, such as adaptability, leadership potential and team orientation, as well as hard technical skills that have traditionally been important for daily library operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Librarians are on the front lines of today's partisan and civic conflicts, fueled by fragmentation in ways different groups of citizens know the world, the shattering of common agreement about what it means to be an American, and loss of human connections across different epistemic communities. In this article, I argue that concepts of public work and its expression in "citizen professionalism" and the idea of nonviolent civic politics developed through decades of educational public work in the black freedom movement are profound resources for library professionals to use in addressing such conflicts. The article describes the little-known movement of Jeanes Teachers, who organized black communities to build thousands of Rosenwald libraries and schools and created interracial alliances in the American South. They had deep belief in the potential of everyone, black and white. Their pedagogical, political, and relational skills and constructive nonviolent philosophy have many lessons for librarians today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School libraries are trusted institutions that can empower students to participate in the civic sphere. Cognizant of the need to create a space where students could engage in civil discourse about political issues, one school librarian began ProjectCiv, a semiregular, bipartisan discussion that exposes students to different perspectives and builds background knowledge about controversial topics. This article explains the purpose of ProjectCiv, why it was created, how it operates, and how it has increased opportunities for civic engagement for the participants. These opportunities have given students a chance to exhibit the civic dispositions that are a focus of ProjectCiv discussions. Examples of students' civic engagement are detailed and explained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractSchool libraries play a vital role in education globally. However, Type-3 elementary schools in the ‘Thenmarachchi’ education zone, in Sri Lanka, face infrastructure challenges. The study examines the infrastructure barriers impeding the functionality of school libraries in the ‘Thenmarachchi’ zone. Employing mixed methods, it investigates the impact of these limitations on libraries and proposes remedies. Social engagement and partnerships with NGOs have emerged as promising solutions to overcome infrastructure challenges affecting school libraries in the zone. Prioritizing investments in these areas, alongside addressing critical infrastructure issues, is crucial to empowering students and enhancing education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the civic role of libraries in the United States and how they can empower citizens and bring communities together. It highlights the importance of libraries in renewing civic life, building collective knowledge, fostering understanding and empathy, and nurturing partnerships. The article also explores how libraries have redefined their missions and extended their reach into the realm of civic life. It includes case studies and theoretical considerations to inspire readers to imagine new possibilities for libraries to strengthen the civic health and culture of their communities. [Extracted from the article]

The present study focuses on the diverse relationships between middle-school students and their school library. Students between the ages of 10 and 15 were observed in an urban French middle school during an ethnographic experience. The results show the importance of the school library as a refuge for marginalized, younger, and/or feel bad students as well as those who like to read. The library also contributes to student well-being by acting as a bulwark against the cold and agitation of the playground. The recommendations call on school administrators to recognize the importance of the school library to adolescents and to provide ongoing access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the increasing public and professional perception that libraries promote learning and community, mounting evidence suggests that public and school libraries are often unwelcoming places for youth who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Using data from eight focus groups with 50 BIPOC youths ages 12–18, we discovered varying degrees of belonging in public and school libraries. We also found that behavioral norms, policies, and frameworks of social belonging in libraries result in many BIPOC youths rejecting or being excluded from library spaces. These frameworks and policies are enforced through a system of surveillance and policing that many youths accept as necessary to create quiet library spaces. This combination of social and institutional practices sets the stage for persistent marginalization of many BIPOC youths and teaches them to accept and replicate social inequities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This survey of parents (N = 260) investigated children's access to library materials prior to (T1), during (T2), and predicted after (T3) the COVID-19 pandemic. Preferred formats and resources used to access reading materials were compared by demographic and other factors. Results demonstrate substantial changes in access to print books and ebooks during the pandemic and overall increase in access to audiobooks; supersubstantial change in access to print books from libraries and retailers during the pandemic; overall supersubstantial decrease in access to school library books; and substantial increase in access to print books purchased from retailers. Findings suggest that library closures and limited hours during the pandemic may transform children's preferred formats and resources used to access reading materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Health literacy skills are needed to source, evaluate, and comprehend health information and services in order to make appropriate and informed health decisions. Given that an individual's health outcomes are positively influenced by their level of health literacy, schools are increasingly committed to fostering health literacy in their students. Young people may face many health literacy challenges exacerbated by the global pandemic and the burgeoning array of questionable health information disseminated through social media. As information and digital literacy experts, school library professionals can draw upon their existing skillset and further extend their skills in order to play a key role in developing students' health literacy, supporting their capacity to reject health misinformation and be discerning consumers of health information from a wide range of sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The library is one of the contributing factors or a supporting tool in the educational process at schools, ranging from elementary to higher education levels. A school library is any library organized within a school, where it is essential to have books that support and serve as references for students, both to enhance their knowledge and to complete assignments given by their teachers, as books are the repository of knowledge. Therefore, a library fundamentally enhances its existence and students' interest in learning because, with a school library, students can learn independently and in line with the development of Science and Technology. Based on the context above, the author formulated the following problems: (1) Is there an influence of the school library on the mathematics learning achievement of Grade III students in the first trimester at Escola Básica Central Vasco Da Gama Manatuto in the 2014 academic year? and (2) Do students who utilize the library perform better in mathematics than those who do not use the library in Grade III during the first trimester at Escola Básica Central Vasco Da Gama Manatuto in the 2014 academic year? To address these problem formulations, the researcher conducted a population study of 112 and a sample study of 56 students. The prerequisite analysis results showed that the research data were normally distributed and linearly patterned, so the primary analysis used parametric statistics. The statistical test used was simple correlation with a determination coefficient of 36.72%, which means that the contribution of school library utilization to mathematics learning achievement is 36.72%, and the remaining 63.28% is influenced by other factors. The analysis results for the first hypothesis showed that the t-value was greater than the t-table value, or 5.598 > 2.006, indicating a significant influence of school library use on mathematics learning achievement for Grade III students in the first trimester at Escola Básica Central Vasco da Gama Manatuto, in the 2014 academic year. The analysis results for the second hypothesis also showed that the t-value was greater than the t-table value, or 2.91 > 2.007, indicating a difference where students who utilized the school library performed better in mathematics than those who did not utilize the school library in Grade III during the first trimester at Escola Básica Central Vasco da Gama Manatuto, in the 2014 academic year. Based on the research results and data analysis, the author suggests the following: (1) It is hoped that students or learners can maintain and utilize the facilities available in the school library, especially books and other collections deemed very useful to support the teaching and learning process; (2) The government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, especially the Ministry of Education, should give serious attention to school libraries from kindergarten to higher education levels so that they can help students learn independently; and (3) Librarians should serve visitors, especially students, with a cheerful and open heart. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dating from 1770 until 1960, the surviving borrowing records of the Royal High School of Edinburgh provide a unique insight into children's reading habits at a time when evidence of such reading experiences is scant. When analysed alongside library catalogues, acquisition records, and evidence of the school curriculum, these reveal the way in which a school library was used by children throughout its history. Homing in on a particular point in the library's history and taking as its focal point the sizeable bequest of books by the merchant and former pupil George Grindlay in 1801, this article argues that the unedited inclusion of books from a home library influenced, and coincided with, a decisive shift in the use of the school library towards more recreational, practical, and individualised reading experiences at a time when the school curriculum was also broadening and modernising to meet changing educational expectations in an increasingly industrialised and cosmopolitan society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This conceptual paper introduces the joint San José State University, School of Information and Simmons University, School of Library and Information Science, IMLS grant planning project: iLead: Preparing Tomorrow’s Library Leaders. During 2023–24, the grant team project members are designing an asynchronous online program where library employees may earn micro-credentials. The online program focuses on developing leadership skills with an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens. Contributions from national, state, and local library partners during the development of this curriculum will assist in applying for a future IMLS implementation grant. For more information on iLead: https://www.ileadedi.org/. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the essential role of digital information literacy (DIL) in Malaysian schools and its integration within the context of sustainable development and educational collaboration. As Malaysia continues to advance its sustainability agenda, underscored by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), this research investigates the effectiveness of DIL initiatives in enhancing educational outcomes. The study highlights the evolving landscape of library and media services, with a focus on the collaboration be-tween state public libraries and school resource centers. Data collected through qualitative methods, including interviews with librarians and key educational stakeholders, reveal that while many educators are familiar with basic digital tools like Google, there is a notable gap in advanced internet search techniques and critical information evaluation skills. The findings underscore the necessity for comprehensive training programs that equip teachers with robust digital literacy skills before they can effectively impart these skills to students. Additionally, the research emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among educators to diversify information search methods and enhance the overall effectiveness of DIL programs. This study aims to foster a more inclusive and effective approach to digital literacy, ultimately contributing to Malaysia's broader educational and sustainability goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores science teacher's perceptions of school libraries in Nigerian secondary schools. Library provision, existing practice and potential reforms are considered. A mixed mode research approach is used. Quantitative surveys were carried out with 40 science teachers and qualitative data were gathered from semi-structured interviews with the same group. The interviews were transcribed and coded to identify common themes and factors. The study not only confirms material and staff resource constraints but also suggests that progress might be achieved with a greater focus on scientific literacy, the fuller integration of libraries into teaching and learning and the use of social learning approaches. Such reforms appear in policy discussions but implementation has been very limited. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses themes that emerged from open forums hosted by the Medical Library Association's Vision 2048 Task Force from 2021 to 2023. Topics discussed include the importance of focusing on the needs of communities served by health information professionals, the recruitment of the next generation of health science librarians, and the use of data and artificial intelligence tools in library collections.

The study examines a comparative analysis of students' emotional correlations, academic information-seeking behavior, and library services in special schools in Karnataka, India. The research data was gathered using qualitative and quantitative methods, including in-depth interviews, survey methods, and focus groups conducted among 2054 specially-abled students in Karnataka. The study is confined to visual and hearing-impaired students. Students from both groups demonstrated high emotional similarity (strong positive correlation, r= .928). However, hearing-impaired students exhibited stronger information-seeking behavior (significant t-value, 3.145). While libraries offered similar service types to both groups (t-value, 1.145), visually impaired students had better access to assistive technology (significant t-value, 5.678), highlighting a resource disparity and suggesting libraries require strategies tailored to student needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In OECD country members, education policies tend to cut back funding and instructional time for music education at schools, even when supranational agencies advocate for universal access to music involvement and learning. The current study aims to explore music education inequities from the Chilean school system. The method is centered on multiple-case study design, focusing on three boundaries: the time, space, and place. The sample, which was chosen by criteria linked to maximum variation sampling, included participation from 30 music teachers. Results suggest that discrepancies in equitable opportunities are caused not only by the economic situation of schools, but are also provoked by Chile's centralized educational model. In conclusion, some educators live on a darker side than others, but all music teachers are able to see the sun daily because they overcome inequities. Some implications are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a landscape where children report that they enjoy reading less, parents, educators and policymakers are increasingly concerned about how to engage children in reading for pleasure. School libraries are core spaces for encouraging reading for pleasure. This mixed-methods case study examines the reading choices and preferences of students in one primary school to understand what children read, how their reading tastes change across the primary years, and how the school library supports their reading for pleasure. Findings showed a shift in children's reading tastes across the years as they mature in their reading and interests. Children engage in repeated reading and the multiple reading of many books, series books, and comics remain popular, and recommendations are a key strategy for children to discover new reads. Two key priorities for school libraries keen to promote reading for pleasure emerge: building a contemporary book collection in school libraries that is interesting to children's similar and diverse tastes and creating opportunities for children to find new materials to pique their interest in reading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This text reviews the possibilities of reading development from the action of the State and civil society, making a brief review of what has happened in the last thirty years, and then invites reflection on reading in digital formats and the generation of digital readers and on the impact of the pandemic of COVID 19 (March 2020 onwards) in the use of libraries in general and particularly in the use of libraries open to the community in Chile. Finally, it analyses some strategies to make them sustainable in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using QR codes in school libraries can indeed be a valuable and innovative approach to enhance the utilisation of library resources and services. Implementing these strategies can create an interactive and engaging library experience, motivating students to visit the library more frequently and make the most of available resources. The study explains the various uses of QR codes in promoting school library resources and its services, with all possible implementations to maximize their use. It encourages freely available tools to generate QR codes. It also tries to show, how the school library at B.V.B. Vidyashram Pratapnagar uses QR codes to create an experience that makes students want to go there more often. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background or Context: Public school library book challenges have garnered ample media attention in recent years as many school districts and advocacy organizations have reported record numbers of book challenges. Book challenges are not a new phenomenon, historically speaking, but they have often illuminated values clashes in communities and raise questions about the rights and freedoms of public school students. Judicial rulings and school district policies that address book challenges could provide insights for many members of school communities (including, but not limited to, school board members, students, parents, and teachers) as they experience challenges, but these aspects of the legal record and their influence on responses to book challenges remains underexamined in scholarship. Purpose, Objective, Research Question, or Focus of Study: The 1982 Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico remains the lasting judicial precedent for interpreting public school students' First Amendment rights as they interact with school library books. We examine the extent to which school district book challenge policies align with court precedent set in Pico (1982) and the implications for students' rights and democratic participation during book challenges. Research Design: Drawing on elements of the law and society framework as well as political analysis categories, this study uses qualitative methods to illuminate specific elements of district policies that govern book challenges. Specifically, we examine 29 policies in school districts that experienced a publicly reported book challenge between 2017 and 2021 to understand relationships between school district book challenge policies and the Pico (1982) precedent. Conclusions or Recommendations: Our findings reveal ample space between judicial rulings and school district policies we examine. In fact, we find a broader array of relevant actors in book challenge processes than conceived by the courts and raise implications for students' constitutional rights and protections related to who policies indicate may or must be involved in these processes, the settings in which book challenge decisions are made, and the limited roles for public involvement during school library book challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Im vorliegenden Aufsatz wird aus der Perspektive einer Quereinsteigerin beschrieben, wie sich die Fehlerkultur einer bestimmten Mittelschulbibliothek konkret ausgestaltet. Am Beispiel der biografischen Entwicklung der Verfasserin und der praktischen Erfahrungen sowie Beobachtungen am Arbeitsplatz werden die theoretischen Begrifflichkeiten und Konzepte der Fehlerkulturen dargelegt, wie sie in einschlägiger Fachliteratur beschrieben werden. So zeigt sich beispielhaft die positive Auswirkung eines konstruktiven Umgangs mit Fehlern im Kontext bibliothekarischer Arbeit. This paper describes, from the perspective of a career changer, the error culture of a particular middle school library. Using the example of the author's biographical development, her practical experiences and observations in the workplace, the theoretical terms, and concepts of error cultures, as described in the relevant literature, are presented. In this way, the positive impact of a constructive approach to errors in the context of librarianship is exemplified. Anm. der Verfasserin: Übersetzt mit DeepL. www.DeepL.com/Translator Zugriff: 30.08.2023. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the study was to find out the knowledge, attitude and behavior of library employees related to information security in seven areas of the information security policy involving employees: password management, use of email, use of the Internet, use of social media, use of mobile devices, handling of information and reporting of cyber incidents. The theoretical part provides an overview of the importance of the topic in the context of libraries, the reasons why information security and cyber security must be at the same high level in libraries as, for example, in banks or healthcare institutions – we can only imagine what would happen if the digitized cultural memory of Estonia disappears or user data is leaked. The HAIS-Q (Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire) developed by Parsons et al. was used to collect data in order to assess information security awareness (ISA) within the organization. The method is based on three factors developed by the same authors: the Knowledge-Attitude-Behavior (KAB) model, which determines the security awareness of employees. The target group of the online questionnaire was Estonian librarians. A total of 388 librarians from public, research, school and specialist libraries responded to the survey. The mean and standard deviation of each focus area, descriptive statistics, Cronbach's coefficient and Pearson correlation analysis were used to achieve the research objective. The results revealed that the chosen methodology is well suited for assessing the cyber literacy of not only library staff, but also the staff of all memory institutions (archives, museums) and identifying training needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the collaborative efforts of public and school libraries to implement lifelong learning targets. Using data collected from school and public library staff, head teachers and education officers in Zanzibar, this study seeks to obtain opinions regarding public library support provided to school libraries, types of collaborative programs that public and school libraries engaged in to attain lifelong learning targets, and the effectiveness of library joint programs in promoting lifelong learning opportunities. The study used a cross-sectional design, whereas a mixed approach through the convergence method was used to collect, analyze and interpret data. A non-probability sampling under purposive sampling techniques was applied to select respondents for this study. Primary data was collected through a survey method using a structured standardized questionnaire, face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions. A total of 36 public library staff and 94 school library staff filled out questionnaires. Interviews were conducted with 42 respondents while 18 respondents were involved in focus group discussions. Findings revealed the existence of collaborative efforts between public libraries and school libraries. However, there were neither collaborative plans nor assessment and evaluation strategies, thus, the program's implementation did not guarantee the effective promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all. The study recommends that the education authorities should address and prioritize the agenda of lifelong learning by introducing a national-wide library collaboration campaign toward the implementation of SDG 4 targets along with the improvement of public and school libraries' capacity in terms of staff and resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study's objective is to investigate performance appraisal methods and librarians' productivity in state-owned colleges of education (Warri and Mosogar) in Delta State. Four (4) objectives, four (4) research questions, and three (3) hypotheses guided the study. The hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational survey research design, and the population consisted of 24 librarians comprising librarians in two state-owned colleges of Education in Delta State. The census sampling technique was used to select the entire population of 24 librarians, which represents the sample size. The instrument titled: 'Performance Appraisal Methods and Librarians' Productivity in State-Owned Colleges of Education in Delta State Questionnaire (PAMLPSOCEDS) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated through face and content validity by two experts in Delta State of Education, Warri. Cronbach's Alpha was used for testing reliability, yielding a correlation coefficient of 0.75. The study revealed that there is a strong positive correlation between performance appraisal and librarians' productivity in state-owned colleges of education libraries in Delta State. The study recommends that the management of college libraries should maintain the management by objectives performance method, incident method, and graphic rating scale through a mutual goal-setting process to assist librarians in improving optimally through a supportive role by superiors in ensuring commitment and productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since its establishment and formation by the advanced philosophers, especially Hakim Abu Nasr Farabi, Islamic philosophy has experienced various changes, one of which is "change of location" which is usually accompanied by content changes; For example, philosophy in the Baghdad period has characteristics that change into other characteristics in the Khorasan period. In the same way, Islamic philosophy in the territory of Azerbaijan (6th to 8th lunar centuries) has other coordinates, one of which is the noticeable tendency of the writers of philosophical texts in Persian language. Today, in the shadow of this desire and interest in the Persian writing of the philosophers of that era and country, we have a legacy of valuable research works, which both in terms of strengthening the Persian language and in terms of using the capacity of that language in conveying philosophical concepts and issues, are part of the precious treasures of our intellectual culture. Are considered The present research has been organized based on the library method and the following findings are the result of this research and investigation: 1- The Persian writing of philosophers of the Azerbaijani school is focused on the existence of the capabilities of this language in transmitting intellectual concepts; 2- The authors of treatises and philosophical books in Persian, along with the use of Arabic language, sought to benefit the general public from intellectual knowledge; 3- Preservation of national identity with a component called Persian language is another motivation of the authors of philosophical works in Persian language. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Books for and in schools are commodities. They form a central part of the political economy of publishing. They are also, profoundly, sites of cultural and ideological conflict. While always there, there are periods when these economic and ideological conflicts are even more powerful. This is just such a time. This reality asks us to also examine places in school buildings that might (often wrongly) seem to some people to be "less important." Among these places is the school library as a resource, a teaching device, an access point to things seen as controversial, a mirror of conflicts and economic and political transformations, and for many students, at times a sanctuary. American Public School Librarianship: A History provides us with a richly sourced account of the development of a key pedagogic site in schools and of many of the personal, institutional, and political reasons why they do—and do not do—certain things. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the initiative to create programming oriented toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, and queer or questioning youth (LGBT2Q+) is forward-thinking and a much-needed development for schools and public libraries to undertake, there is still a lot of foundational work that needs to take place first that examines and fosters LGBT2Q + friendly spaces, collections, information access, and community partnerships. This column explores practices which teacher-librarians, public librarians, and library administrators can utilize while going forward with the creation of safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT2Q + youth within their libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scholarly investigations into the extent and nature of schools and public libraries collaborating in the "maker/making" space are scant. This research sets out to address this knowledge gap, by investigating the perspectives of public libraries' staff: How public libraries and schools have worked together on makerspaces and "making" programmes, the motivations for and the nature of collaborations, and challenges that need addressing for successful collaborations, and their perceived outcomes of such collaborations. This study shows how through collaborating with schools, public libraries can make meaningful contributions to social and digital inclusion in their communities, fulfilling their roles as social institutions. Our findings highlight the importance of contextual flexibility to be considered in such collaborations, with partnering organizations negotiating a suitable model for working together. The roles and contributions of each party involved could be considered across spectrums of engagement, planning, resource-sharing, and activities, depending on the contextual needs, priorities, and requirements of the partnering institutions. We discuss how these can be achieved through dialogic communication for sustained partnerships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

School librarians are challenged with selecting and organizing a rich, diverse collection of materials, which include graphic novels. However, those materials considered to be potentially problematic are sometimes overlooked during the collection development process. The increasing rate at which graphic novels are being challenged in school libraries suggests that this format may be one of those considered to be potentially problematic. This research sought to understand how school librarians in the southeast region of the United States thought about graphic novels and their use in schools. Through four focus group interviews, participants described their personal and professional perspectives about graphic novel reading and how they approach the graphic novel collection development process. The findings suggest that school librarians have a complex relationship with graphic novels as library materials, rooted in both lack of understanding about how the format functions and perceived external pressure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on attitudes towards leveling systems among children's librarians in the US. Topics include varying opinions and practices regarding the use of leveling systems in libraries, survey results indicating preferences and methods used (including DIY systems and publisher-assigned levels), and regional differences in approach across suburban libraries in the Midwest, Northeast, and West Coast.

Libraries play an essential role in fostering sustainable development by providing equal access to information. Since the beginning of the 1990s, libraries have engaged in various activities designed to reduce their environmental impact; these libraries are referred to as "green libraries. During the Covid Pandemic, authors are discussing establishing a green library in the Rajagiri Business School (RBS). This is a novel concept in a business school setting, because not much has been published in this area yet and will contribute to our commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal initiative. In this paper, an attempt has been made to discuss the proposal and model for designing a green library with respect to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal. RBS should pioneer in implementing green initiatives in business school libraries and serve as a model for other libraries in India and abroad. Researchers believe that this model will be an insightful document for decision-makers in setting a greener and more aesthetic library for the academic community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The existence of academic classes at the Integrity School of Correctional Center indirectly encourages juvenile delinquents to use the prison library to obtain information related to their studies. The importance of the prison library, to meet the information needs of prison inmates (including the juvenile delinquents), providing materials for inmates' studies and indirectly supporting the rehabilitation process of prison inmates. The awareness in helping the rehabilitation process of juvenile delinquents through exposure to the use of reading material as a rehabilitation tool; has encouraged the Tun Seri Lanang Library (PTSL), UKM to run a community service program at the Prison Library of Integrity School. PTSL UKM has sought advice from UiTM regarding collections and services in the prison library in order to produce a prison library model that can meet the needs of juvenile delinquents. As a result, a prison library model has been created by providing a bibliotherapy corner, improving the collection based on the needs of juvenile delinquents and brightening the prison library with colors that indirectly help in the rehabilitation process of juvenile delinquents in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reviews the practices of subject assignment by the two main Norwegian cataloging agencies serving the public library domain, Biblioteksentralen and Bokbasen, analyzing 47,235 records representing media cataloged by both agencies, published between 2012 and 2019. In addition to descriptive statistics representing these practices, we apply the Panofsky/Shatford model, previously used in the analysis of artworks and images, to distinguish aspects of these practices associated with levels of meaning. We find that Biblioteksentralen tends to use more abstract terms in their descriptions, while Bokbasen tends to use more general terms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]