JAIN INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL
LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER
BANGALORE
LIBRARY POLICY
IBO Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young
people who help to create a better and more peaceful world. To this end the organization works
with schools, government and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across
the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other
people, with their differences, can also be right.
Jain International Residential Mission Statement
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Develop growing men & women with active and creative minds.
Develop a sense of understanding and compassion for others
Develop individuals to be lifelong learners and problem solvers
Philosophy Statement of Library & Information Center
Our School library conceives the school to be a center of inquiry where students continually
engage in the search for new knowledge and aims to “assist schools in their endeavors to develop
the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to
the realities of the outside world”.
Vision
Our Library and Information Centre is an integrated learning environment where all Students and
Members of Staff will have access to print and electronic information resources, allowing them
to integrate information into their Research, etc. Students are able to retrieve information from
open repository software’s (Like Greenstone) Online Journals, Books, Audio Visual
Components, newspapers, etc. To provide a welcoming environment which will inspire students
to acquire new skills so that they can participate more actively in the compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Library Advisory Committee has been constituted to help and guide the Librarians in the
following library matters.
1. To make recommendations for proper functioning of Library & Information Centre.
2. To recommend suitable budgetary provisions for the Library& Information Centre.
3. To formulate policy in relation to the development of resource for reading, reference and
projects.
4. To develop a general programme of library services to suit the interest and requirement of
different teaching department of the school.
5. To frame, review and approve library rules and regulations to preserve library culture in
JIRS.
6. To assist/guide the Librarians in Book Selection, Physical Verification (including stock
verification, weeding/ withdraw of books with the approval of CEO) Library Automation,
Digital Library, Organizing Book Fairs and other library related services.
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Wg Cdr. KL Ganesh (retd)
Mr. Murali NP
Mr. Anil Roy
Mrs. Mayadevi
Mr. David
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Bhandi
Mrs. Sabita
Mrs. PA Bharathi
Mrs. Anita MA
Mrs. Hebsey Devapitchai
Mr. Ranganath
Dr. Asha Chauhan
Mr. Umesh
Mr. Shyam Ranjan Varghese
Mrs. Roopa
Mr. H.S.M.Premson
Student
Chief Executive Officer (Chairman of the committee)
Vice Principal IGCSE & IB
Vice Principal Senior
Vice Principal Junior
HOD Physics
HOD Chemistry
HOD Biology
HOD Computer Science
HOD Commerce
HOD English
HOD Sanskrit
HOD Hindi
HOD Mathematics
HOD Physical Education
HOD Social Science
Librarian (Ex-Officio Secretary)
Student Council Members (6 nos)
The committee meets regularly to discuss and decide the matters pertaining to providing better
and effective library services to the staff and students of JIRS.
LIBRARY SELECTION POLICY
SELECTION OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of school libraries is to implement, enrich and support the educational
program of the school. In the area of materials selection, school libraries provide a wide range of
materials on various levels of difficulty, with consideration for diversity and different points of
view. Library materials are defined as all electronic, print, and non-print resources, excluding
textbooks, used by students and teachers. Therefore, School library will:
 Provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum by collaborating with
instructional stakeholders and relevant data, taking into consideration the varied interests,
abilities, learning needs, learning styles and maturity levels of the students served.
 Provide materials for teachers and students based on their needs that encourage growth in
knowledge, and that helps to develop information literacy, cultural and aesthetic
appreciation and ethical standards.
 Provide materials which reflect the broad ideas and beliefs of religious, social, political,
historical, and ethnic groups and their contribution to the local, national and world
heritages and cultures, thereby enabling students to develop intellectual integrity in
forming sound judgments.
 Provide a variety of print and non-print formats to support needs-based student learning.
 Place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in selection of
materials of the highest quality in order to ensure a comprehensive collection appropriate
for the users of the school library.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Materials for school libraries will be selected by the professional library staff in collaboration
with the Members of Staff and students. Professionally recognized reviewing periodicals, leading
newspapers, standard catalogs of different publishers, Online books stores, and other selection
aids will be used by the librarian and Members of Staff to guide them in their selection.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The following general selection criteria will apply to all materials, including electronic, print,
and non-print resources:
1. Library materials shall support and be consistent with the general educational
goals of the state and district and the aims and objectives of the individual schools
and specific courses.
2. Library materials shall meet high standards of quality in factual content, artistic
and literary value, and presentation.
3. Library materials shall be appropriate for the subject area and for the age,
emotional development, ability level, learning styles, and social development of
students for whom materials are selected.
4. Library materials shall meet the needs and interests of students and faculty.
5. Physical format and appearance of library materials shall be suitable for their
intended use.
6. Library materials shall be current and up-to-date.
7. Library materials shall be selected to help students gain an awareness of our
diverse society.
8. Library materials shall be selected for their strengths rather than rejected for their
weaknesses.
9. The selection of library materials on controversial issues will be directed towards
maintaining a diverse collection representing various views.
GIFTS
Parents, organizations, Alumni, Members of Staff and Students of the school may wish to
contribute funds, gifts, or mementoes to the library. JIRS welcomes such involvement; however,
the gifts and mementoes must meet the established selection criteria.
Collection Structure
The placement of materials within the libraries is determined by several factors. The Library uses
the DDC (21st Edition) (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme devised by Melvil Dewey in
1851-1931) which divides materials by subject and sub divisions as given below: 000 Generalities (Research Methodology, TOK, ICT, Computer Science (Hardware
and Software), Library Science, Journalism, Encyclopedias etc).
100 Philosophy and related disciplines (Philosophy, Political Ethics, Psychology,
Yoga, Self Improvement etc)
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Religion
300 Social Sciences (Sociology, Economics, Education, Environmental, Political
Science, Military Studies, Law, Public Administration etc)
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Language, Linguistics etc
500 Pure Science (Natural Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry,
Life Science, Botany, Zoology etc)
600 Technology (Industrial, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural, Home
Science, Family Living, Management, Chemical Tech, Manufactures etc)
700 The Arts (Landscape Arts, Architecture, Drawings, Decorative, Paintings,
Photography, Music and Performing Arts etc)
800
etc)
Literature (Literatures of Languages and *(English Fiction, Children’s Fiction
900
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General Geography, History, Biography, Genealogy etc
Books (Fiction)
The Fiction books come under the Main Class of 800 with sub divisions of 813 and 823
and arranged according to alphabetical order of first 3 letters of Author’s surname (e.g.) Sidney
Sheldon books arranged as 823/SHE. We have separate section for Children’s Fiction with
collections of Tintin, Asterix, Hardy Boys, Nancy drew etc.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Circulation of books
Regular circulation of books is provided for classes IV and above.
Generally the circulation is done during the library periods, but in order to
encourage better and more utilization of library resources the circulation is
done on free periods of the library.
Teacher’s Corner
A Teacher’s corner and an Internet room is formed for giving ample seating
to teachers for reference.
Library Periods
Each class starting from IV to XII can use Library during their Library
periods and also during Substitution periods. During these periods students
can issue and return the books. The students are encouraged to maintain
their reading lists and to submit book reviews of the books they have read
and selection of important articles from leading daily newspapers and
magazines which can be displayed in the library curiosity corner.
Notice/Bulletin Boards
The library notice board gives information regarding new books added to
the library, Curiosity corner, student book review, career, higher education
and competition related information. A Bulletin board is displayed in the
library provide information and instructions.
New Arrivals
The new arrivals list is displayed in the notice board. The new books are
also displayed on New Additions display rack. The book jackets are also
prominently displayed in the library.
Book Reviews
Good book reviews by the students and book review columns published on
the newspapers are displayed. It gives a chance to the readers to understand
the books.
Career/Higher Education Alerts
A section of the notice board is utilized for alerts on higher education and
career. Information brochures of various academic institutions,
advertisements etc are displayed here.
Article Alert
A list of new articles appeared in the magazines/periodicals and which are
relevant to the students are displayed to promote the reading by students.
Reference Services
There is a good collection of reference books in the library in different
subject areas. These books are not issued and allowed to read only in the
library.
Competitions
To promote reading habit and library use, competitions such as surprise
library quiz, book quiz, reading sessions, designing of book jackets, etc are
taking place. Prizes are given to three best readers taking into consideration
the overall use of library resources by the students. Every session, best
library users are selected from each section and Reading Achievement
Certificates are issued.
Discipline
Strict discipline is maintained in the library where the students will be monitored by the
Librarians and the concerned Teachers. To motivate the discipline among students the librarians
will observe and select good readers and disciplined students from each class, Top 10 disciplined
list will be displayed in the library notice board every week.
LIBRARY RULES
Opening Hours
The library is open every school day from 08:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. and
from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Issue of Books
Each student can borrow maximum 2 books against Library borrower’s
card for 7 days and it can be renewed. The Members of Staff can borrow
maximum 6 books for 15 days which can be renewed for next 15 days.
Reservation is also available. These books are issued through Athenium
Light Library Management Software.
Reference Books
Reference books like encyclopedias and dictionaries will not be issued.
These can be referred in the library during the library periods. However, for
the purpose of project work and special assignments, the students may get
these books issued on request from the teacher concerned.
Magazines/Periodicals
Latest issues of the magazines will not be issued. The old issue of
magazines and periodicals can be issued.
LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
Books
Total Number of Books
19,578
Newly Added this session (from July 2010)
770
Educational CDs/DVDs
CDs/DVDs
1,450
Maps, Charts and Models
329
Newspapers
The Hindu
The Times of India
Deccan Herald
The Indian Express
Business Line
Thinamani
Rajasthan Patrika
Vijay Karnataka
Financial Express
Economic Times
Magazines and Periodicals
Our library subscribes for over 121 magazines of all categories with periodicity of
weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, Half yearly, yearly. These magazines come under the
following categories (with e.g.) : 1. Automobile
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Overdrive, Auto Car India
2. Computers
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Linux, Chip, BenefIT, Electronics for you, AV Max etc
3. Careers
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Careers360, Career Selectiion, Careers etc
3. News Current affairs
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India Today, Frontline, Outlook, Week, Time etc
4. Education
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Teacher’s Plus, Teachers Net, Education Today, Education
World, IB World, Education Digest, Mentor etc
5. General Knowledge
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CSR, GK Today, Competition Affairs,
Pratiyogita Darpan, Fact for you, Mast, Prep Talk etc.
6. Music & Dance
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The Sruti.
7. Sports
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Sport star, Golf Digest, Cricket Today etc
8. Children’s
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Chandamama, Robinage,
Gokulam, Champak etc
9. Home & Health
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Inside Outside, Better Interiors, Herald of Health, Yoga the
Science, My Doctor etc
10. Art
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Art India, Marg.
11. Science
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12. Business, Economics
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National Geographic, Down to Earth, Science Reporter
Scientific American, Popular Science, Bio Tech, Bhoomi,
Terra Green, Stick to Greens, Resonance, Genetics etc
Business India Business Management Chronicle, ET 500,
Business Today etc.
Tinkle,
Children’s
Digest,
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas
and that the following basic policies are followed in JIRS Library & Information Centre.
1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and
enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Material should not be
excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their
creation.
2. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on
current and historical issues. Materials should not be prescribed or removed because of
partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
3. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibilities to provide
information and enlightenment.
4. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting
abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
5. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age,
background, or views.
6. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve
should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or
affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
H.S.M.Premson
Teacher Librarian & Academic Career Counselor