Library Research ›› 2019, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (5): 24-31.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-5197(2019)05-0024-08

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The Construction of School Library by “Room to Read”in the United States

HE Lei   

  1. Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510110, China
  • Received:2019-03-06 Online:2020-01-16 Published:2020-01-16

Abstract: Room to Read is a nonprofit organization in America that concerns on children' education. In 10 countries of Asia and Africa, Room to Read conducts Literacy Program and Girls’ Education Program currently. School libraries' construction is one part of Literacy Program. Standardized control reflected in literate environment, time to read, professional development, family & community engagement. After construction, Room to Read runs regular monitoring and provides guidance until libraries operate independently and efficiently. Furthermore, Room to Read carried out series research on various tasks of school libraries such as books checkout and reading promotion. Organizations concern on children education in our country might draw on experiences of school libraries constructed by Room to Read, with which can be used to ensure children’s right of reading.

Key words: Room to Read; nonprofit organization; children' education; literacy education; school libraries

CLC Number: 

  • G259.13