Ocean View library hosted Marine Primary School Grade 6 pupils for a two-day information literacy programme emphasising the importance of libraries, reading, and knowledge.
The pirate-themed programme, which took place on Tuesday October 15, and Friday October 18, aimed to educate pupils on how to use different sources, such as books, encyclopaedias, journals, newspapers, computers, and smartphones, for projects and homework, and to prepare them for high school and university.
Librarian Fatima Kiel said pupils used an information literacy booklet that covered 10 key steps: Defining the project, finding information sources, collecting sources, accessing the information, analysing it, combining it, organising it, presenting it, reviewing the sources used, and crediting them.
Information literacy was an important lifelong skill that helps individuals grow and develop, she said.
On the first day, she said, pupils gathered information from different sources, put it into their own words, and added a bibliography as proof. The task was to create a pirate poster with information sourced. On the second day, pupils brought their finished pirate posters and dressed up as pirates.
Ms Kiel said information literacy or the ability to identify, analyse and use information ethically had become increasingly important with the increase of information resources and rapid technological advancements.
“The pupils can develop this skill through personal and professional experiences and interactions with technology,” she said, adding that it was the library’s goal to create an engaging and supportive environment with the three primary schools so that the pupils could explore diverse genres, develop critical and ethical thinking skills, and become lifelong learners.
“Ocean View library is the heart of our community, a place where they can be themselves to nurture their curiosity and knowledge that we share and provide. We enjoy contributing to the vibrant academic community of these amazing schools, which eagerly participates in all our programmes and allows us to share valuable information tips,” Ms Kiel said.
