Lam Tai Fai College

Library Resource Centre

Chung Yin Yeung Doran

Lam Tai Fai College
Library Resource Centre

Chung Yin Yeung Doran

My Work & Experience at LTFC LRC
 1. Developing the Physical Environment
 2. Management of the LRC
 3. Promoting Reading
 4. Resourcing the Curriculum
 5. Facilitating Access to Information
 6. Pursuing Professional Training
1. Developing the Physical Environment
 Aim: Established a Reader-friendly Environment
 Area: 2000 sq. feet large
 Population: over 800 students + 60 staff
1. Developing the Physical Environment
 A. Browsing Zone
1. Developing the Physical Environment
 C. Computer Zone
 D. Self Study Zone
 E. AV Zone
 F. Periodical Zone
1. Developing the Physical Environment
 B. Leisure Reading Zone
1. Developing the Physical Environment
 G. Fiction Zone
 H. Non-Fiction Zone
2. Management of the LRC
 2.1 Financial Management
 2.2 Staff Management

- Library Assistant
- Student Librarian Team
 2.3 Resources Management
 2.4 Administration

e.g. Reports, Policies, Regulations & Rules

2.2 Staff Management
 Student Librarian Team
1. Recruitment
- Application Form
- Interview
2. Training Workshop
3. Practice (2 weeks)
4. Enrolment Ceremony
5. Outings & Activities
6. Discipline & Pastoral Care
7. Honor & Appreciation
Student Librarian Team
3. Promoting Reading
 Reading Mileage Programme
 Daily morning reading sessions & class visits
 Monthly Book Sharing Day
 Class Library
 BookTalk Sessions
 Book Exhibitions (English & Chinese)
 Seasonal reading activities & quizzes
 Display Materials & Promotional Materials
 Reading Club
 Scholastic Book Club
 Outings
 3. Promoting Reading
 Seasonal Activities & Quizzes

X’mas Parcel in December

Halloween Book Display (outreach)

3. Promoting Reading
 Book Exhibitions
3. Promoting Reading
 Display Materials & Promotional Materials
3. Promoting Reading
Books2Eat

Books2Eat
3. Promoting Reading
 Visit Doulos
 4. Resourcing the Curriculum
 In liaison with the subject departments to develop:
- subject-based collection
- exam reference
- teacher reference

 With reference to the recommendations from

- School Library Journal, Curriculum Reference,
ALA Booklist, Shortlisted books for book prizes
etc

 Network with Booksellers, Public Libraries &

ALESS
5. Facilitating Access to Information

 Established the LRC OPAC

 Developed LRC Weblog & Website
 Taught the Information Literacy Skills
 Promoted the Use of Electronic Databases
 Conducted the Briefing Session of
‘How to do Research’
5. Facilitating Access to Information
LTFC- LRC OPAC
5. Facilitating Access to Information
LTFC- LRC Weblog
5. Facilitating Access to Information
LTFC- LRC Website
5. Facilitating Access to Information
Teaching the Information Literacy Skills
5. Facilitating Access to Information
 S.1 Inquiry-based Project
5. Facilitating Access to Information
 Promoted the Use of Electronic Database
6. Pursuing Professional Development
 ASLA Online Conference
2008
 Seminars at the LIS Show
2008
 ALESS Professional
Development Day & Bi-
monthly meeting
 Further learning on Web
2.0 tools
 Network:
TeacherLibrarianNetwork
6. Pursuing Professional Development
Association of Librarians in English Speaking
Schools in Hong Kong
6. Pursuing Professional Development
 Scholar Visit – IASL Ex-President, James Henri
6. Pursuing Professional Development
Web 2.0 Tools