Cultivating Curiosity: Information Literacy Skills and the Primary School Library Synopsis
Cultivating curiosity in children in primary schools is one of the most important things that we can do for them. Developing an enthusiasm for learning is at the very heart of human development and a central reason for teaching information and digital literacy, and is a crucial focus for school library work.
With information about the most recent primary curriculum, government initiatives and inspection changes, this new edition explains the importance of embedding information literacy into a whole school and curriculum context. It outlines and explains research processes for children and shows ways that teachers and school library staff can develop and promote information and digital literacy through the primary school library, linking it to classroom practice.
Sarah Pavey has worked as a school teacher librarian for over 15 years in the UK, both in independent and maintained schools. She holds degrees in Biochemistry and Information Science as well as a teaching qualification. She is the author of several SLA publications and co-author of The Innovative School Librarian. She is also an independent Library and Education Consultant and facilitates regular training events for the School Library Association, CILIP, Creative Education and Independent Thinking in both the primary and secondary sectors.
Geoff Dubber is a freelance consultant/trainer who has worked widely in the UK and further afield to promote effective library use. He has 45+ years teaching, management, library and advisory/consultancy experience with schools, both secondary and primary. He is a former chair of the School Library Association, and was Publications Co-ordinator for two decades. He is author or co-author of many of the SLA’s Guidelines series, and occasionally writes and reviews for The School Librarian.
