| Title |
A Study on the Use and Organisation of Space in Centres de Documentation et d'Information(CDI) in Lyces |
| Authors |
Kim Kyung-Ho ; Yeom Dae-Bong |
| Keywords |
Educational Facilities ; France ; Library ; High School |
| Abstract |
In this research, we have analysed the use and organization of space in the Centres de Documentation et d'Information (CDI) in lycees in France with the equivalent information centres, such as High School Libraries, in South Korea.
The majority of CDI are located in close proximity to the Academic staff and provide easy student access. The CDI provide not only books but also reviews, magazines and CD-Rom. This information is very important to pupils both in the pursuit of their higher studies and also with their future professional life as there is also careers information available to be discussed regularly with the careers advisor.
The function of the CDI is not only to provide information. As part of the curriculum there are classes on how to access the information available in the CDI as well as Seminars and Audio-Visual courses. This management makes it possible for the CDI to operate, not only as a school library but also as a multi-function centre of documentation and information; a variety of spaces are also available: a room for private/small group study. A computer room (as well as a research corner), a reading room, monthly review room, photocopy room, rest room, exhibition room, careers information room, audio visual room etc.
The results of this study of the use and organization of space in French lycees can be used as essential information during the space planning of Korean school libraries in the future. |