Disenchantment of Leveled Reading: Analysis of theAttitudes of Foreign Library

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper uses the literature survey method to study the papers and works on leveledreading in foreign library. Through sorting out the cognition of leveled reading in foreign library, itis found that foreign library is against exaggerating the function of leveled reading. They believe thatthe scientific basis of leveled reading needs further study; leveled reading has not yet formed a unifiedstandard; readability formula fails to solve the core problem of library reading service; and over-relianceon leveled reading will limit the cultivation of children’s ability to choose books and weaken the readingmotivation of low-level readers. Finally, combining with the current situation of leveled reading in China,this paper puts forward thoughts and suggestions on the research and application of leveled reading inlibrary.

Zhao Junling, Zhu Qian (School of Management, Hebei University). Disenchantment of Leveled Reading: Analysis of theAttitudes of Foreign Library[J]. Libraly Journal, 2023, 42(391): 40-47.

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