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Role of a School Library and Librarian in Career Counselling

A school library and its librarian play pivotal roles in career counselling by providing resources, guidance, and support to students as they navigate their career paths. 

Here are some key points you can include in your presentation on this topic:


1: Role of a School Library and Librarian in Career Counselling

2: Introduction

- **Importance of Career Counselling**

  - Helps students make informed career choices.

  - Encourages self-awareness and future planning.

- **Role of School Library and Librarian**

  - Supports the counselling process through resources and expertise.

3: Resources for Career Counselling

- **Books and Publications**

  - Career guides, job descriptions, and industry reports.

- **Digital Resources**

  - Online databases, e-books, and career websites.

- **Multimedia Resources**

  - Documentaries, interviews, and interactive tools.

4: Providing Guidance

- **Workshops and Seminars**

  - Organizing career talks and workshops with professionals.

- **Individual Counselling**

  - One-on-one sessions to help students with personalized advice.

- **Career Fairs**

  - Hosting events where students can interact with representatives from various fields.

5: Collaboration with Counsellors

- **Partnership with Career Counsellors**

  - Working closely with career guidance counselors to support students.

- **Resource Sharing**

  - Providing counselors with access to up-to-date information and materials.

 6: Enhancing Research Skills

- **Information Literacy**

  - Teaching students how to effectively research and evaluate career information.

- **Access to Databases**

  - Providing access to career-related databases and journals.

- **Research Projects**

  - Encouraging students to undertake projects on various careers.

7: Supporting Personal Development

- **Interest Assessments**

  - Offering tools to help students assess their interests and strengths.

- **Skill Development**

  - Providing resources for developing skills relevant to their career interests.

- **Motivation and Inspiration**

  - Sharing success stories and motivational content to inspire students.

 8: Creating a Career Section

- **Dedicated Career Resources**

  - Establishing a dedicated section in the library for career-related materials.

- **Regular Updates**

  - Ensuring the career section is regularly updated with new information and resources.

9: Challenges and Solutions

- **Keeping Up-to-Date**

  - Ensuring resources are current and relevant.

- **Engaging Students**

  - Finding ways to make career resources appealing and accessible.

- **Limited Resources**

  - Maximizing the use of available resources and seeking additional funding or donations.

10: Conclusion

- **Summary of Key Points**

  - Recap the roles of the library and librarian in career counselling.

- **Encouragement**

  - Encourage students to utilize library resources for their career planning.

11: Questions & Discussion for EODB in KVS.

- Invite questions from the audience.

- Encourage discussion on how libraries can further support career counselling.


Guidelines for School Library and Procedure Manual - KVS - School Library Blog - PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode (CBSE India)

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