Learning in the Information Age School: Opportunities, Outcomes and Options

SomeOne writes This paper, by Dr. Ross Todd, first articulates the core beliefs around which effective school library services need to be developed to ensure playing a central role and making a significant contribution to learning in information age schools. These core beliefs revolve around the concepts of difference, intervention and transformation. Based on these core beliefs, it explores the concept of evidence-based practice. The paper provides a brief overview of and rationale for evidence-based practice, identifies and discusses underpinning assumptions, and using findings from a recent research study in Australia, identifies some practical strategies and processes for undertaking effective evidence-based practice, and examines barriers to and challenges of evidence-based practice. In doing so, the paper explores a range of opportunities and options for maintaining effective library services in information age schools.