The Focus of School Library Development: A Comparative Analysis of IFLA School Library Manifesto

Abstract

Abstract:

IFLA School Library Manifesto has played a major role in promoting the development of libraries and quality education in schools upon its release. Practice drives the evolution of the manifesto, and the updates of the manifesto in turn drive practice. Through a comparative analysis of different versions of the IFLA School Library Manifesto, the study reveals that each version embodies the specific context and development requirements of the time, with newer versions representing both continuity and innovation. By way of word frequency analysis of the latest two versions, it identifies four core discourses of school library development: community connectivity, professional literacy, information literacy and supportive legislation. Drawing on these findings, the paper outlines key priorities for the development of school libraries in China, including expanding the community connection of school libraries in a global vision, strengthening the professional literacy training for school library staff, fully exploring and leveraging the educational potential of school libraries, and improving the supporting policies and regulations as a guarantee system for school libraries.

Zhang Xiaofang1, Shu Xiang2(1 School of Public Administration, Xiangtan University, 2 Library of Guangzhou City Construction College). The Focus of School Library Development: A Comparative Analysis of IFLA School Library Manifesto[J]. Libraly Journal, 2025, 44(410): 52-62.

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